I posted a blog on Wednesday previewing the HD Radio Electronic Program Guide that took place that afternoon. The technology that is emerging from this project is going to make radio more durable in the long run.
As a listener I like the prospect of being able to view program listings to see what is on …

Television program schedules are a pretty essential interface for many of us. We want to know what programs are on the horizon, and tap into technologies like DVR and TIVO to ensure we can view what we want, when we want. In fact, we are so driven by our television program schedules that providers have …

Mel Karmazin carved out bookend strategies to preserve life for Sirius XM including preparations for a possible Chapter 11 filing and negotiating an apparent deal with John Malone and Liberty Media. We wonder whether this company will continue to be an important player in the audio entertainment marketplace. Clearly, it starts from a position of …

The recent deal between the radio broadcasting industry and the recording industry on adjusting the royalties associated with streaming of simulcast radio broadcasters is a welcome development during a very tough time for the radio industry. Faced with three consecutive years of negative revenue growth, with at least some more negative years to come, the …

Mark Fratrik has been watching Google’s efforts in radio sales (“Google Audio Ads”) from the inside. In the aftermath of the Big G’s decision to get out of the business, we talked to Fratrik to get his take.
“Google is facing the same downturn in the economy as the rest of us. It has exited the …