Posted inProgramming Strategy
Top of hour turn off? Why it’s time to rethink how we do the news
Is it time to think differently about the news we broadcast?
Posted inStrategy
Rethinking radio is essential to its long-term future
Steve Randall argues that radio should learn from TV to avoid losing relevance.
Posted inPodcast Programming Revenue Strategy
PODCAST: Local content ‘easy wins’ plus potential revenue
Steve Randall shares five key strategies that community radio stations can implement to enhance their local presence.
Posted inProgramming Strategy
PODCAST: If the van’s a rockin’ don’t come knockin’
We chat with the founder of niche community of interest station Caravan Radio, Mike Osborne.
Posted inStrategy
How to keep your radio station relevant in a world of infinite choice
In this world of possibility, is it realistic to expect a small community or commercial station, perhaps in a broadcast area of only a few thousand people, to have relevance?
Posted inOperations Podcast Strategy
PODCAST: Facing the challenges, embracing the opportunities of community radio
We talk with Martin Steers of the UK Community Radio Network, NLive Radio, Bedford Radio, Scout Radio, and the Community Radio Awards.
Posted inOperations Podcast Strategy Training
PODCAST: Sustainable community radio means being bold and joining in
We talk to Nathan Spackman of Bro Radio, a station that is very much part of its community.
Posted inOperations Strategy
Being ‘the local radio station’ is not enough in a cynical world
To be sustainable you have to be an active participant in your community
Posted inStrategy
Complement to compete: how to ensure your share of record radio listening
It can be hard to compete, especially if you are in a small market. But it's easier to complement.
Posted inStrategy
Expanding into other towns is risky for your station
The expansion of small scale DAB can be a temptation for community radio stations. After all, a bigger marketplace means potential growth for listenership and commercial partnerships.
