Preparing for the gold
Proving that it's never too early to start planning, Westwood One began planning for the 2006 Winter Olympics coverage during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Unconventional means
Satellite-delivered radio formats are not a new idea. But instead of a continuous audio stream and a fixed clock for affiliates to follow, Waitt Radio Networks uses a store-and-forward approach that allows greater flexibility to its subscriber stations.
Automation
The humble beginnings of a system to automate the functions of an announcer with a mechanical, tape-based machine are only a small part of the wide range of functions that can be handled today.
Managing Content
From the humble beginnings as a way to provide unattended playback of scheduled material with various mechanical methods, today’s automation systems are computer-based and provide much more than just audio playback.
Update on the PPM
It is hoped that the PPM will level the ratings playing field by having the unique ability to take into account virtually all forms of media, including those originating from Internet streaming, digital satellite, cable and background sources, as well as traditional over-the-air radio and TV broadcasting.
Redefining a radio station
There were several obstacles for Radio One to overcome when it decided to build a radio station in a mall.
The birth of a radio station
A station owner is motivated to build a top-notch facility serving a dynamic market.
Inside Automation
An overview of radio automation systems and a product sampling of systems currently available.
While others Consolidate, NPR expands
What lies inside an unassuming façade is a showcase facility and the heart of this network's West Coast operations.
Best of the Old & New
The Cox stations in Tampa, FL, look to the future but keep a firm footing in the present.
