James Cridland is a U.K.-based radio futurologist, and owner of MediaUK, a website that has covered radio news for 20 years.
Much has been said about the ‘connected dash’ in recent weeks: the concern that radio has plenty to lose from forthcoming internet-connected cars, that’ll offer internet radio, Spotify-like services, and plenty more. Guest columnist James Cridland says that if you’re a radio broadcaster, you should start worrying right now. Continue Reading
James Cridland, a “radio futurologist” in the U.K., will give a special presentation at RAIN Summit West on Sunday, April 6, in Las Vegas.His speech and accompanying slide show are called The World’s Best Radio Apps. In a phone conversation, Cridland explains why radio apps are important. Continue Reading
A field report from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, by guest columnist James Cridland. Will smartphone handset companies decide that they can profitably create their own music services? Nokia and Sony are promoting their home-grown music services in the Barcelona trade show. Continue Reading
RAIN Enterprises announces three speakers at RAIN Summit West on April 6 in Las Vegas: James Cridland, a self-described “Radio Futurologist,” Ted Cohen, Managing Partner of TAG Strategic, and attorney David Oxenford, partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer in Washington. Continue Reading