James Cridland’s Future of Radio: The MIDAS touch – RAJAR tells us how people listen to the radio

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: The MIDAS survey explores radio listening habits in the UK ahead of of the Q1 RAJAR results later this week. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: A prize goes on the first day of the promotion; and is podcasting going to eat radio?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A mishap with premature prizes in a radio promotion. Will podcasting devour radio? Much more from around the globe. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Spotify’s car music player, and weekends now last three days in London

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Spotify’s possible plans for a car player. A three-day weekend schedule at BBC Radio 1. Much more. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: BBC’s switchover plans that aren’t; and the right way to deal with iHeart’s bankruptcy

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Digging into the BBC’s digital switchover plans and lack thereof, plus much more in radio and audio news. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: HTTPS websites and iHeartMedia possibly bankrupt?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Important tech questions about HTTPS websites. Following the iHeartMedia bankruptcy saga. Much more from the audio industry worldwide. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: A new kids station in Australia, and a new online station in the UK

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Two new station launches. Triton Digital webcast metrics. Other audio news from around the world. Continue Reading