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Author Archives: Matthew Lasar
Memo to WBAI: call the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (if you haven’t yet)
Last week Joel Kaplan, Ombudsman for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, posted a commentary on Pacifica radio station WBAI in New York City. “So far during my tenure as ombudsman there have not been a significant number of complaints about … finish reading Memo to WBAI: call the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (if you haven’t yet)
FCC announces updated procedures for Low Power FM window
The Federal Communications Commission has released the updated online application and procedures for the impending Low Power FM application window. The filing opportunity will open on October 15 and close at 6:00 pm EDT on October 29. “Applicants are encouraged … finish reading FCC announces updated procedures for Low Power FM window
Hey Pandora: good luck with Rapid City “Hits 102.7″ FM
Why, you may be wondering, did Pandora buy “Hits 102.7 FM” in Rapid City, South Dakota? Just out of curiosity, I checked the station’s website. Here’s the bio for Hits 102.7 deejay Christy Russell: “Hey it’s Mike talking about Christy Afternoons … finish reading Hey Pandora: good luck with Rapid City “Hits 102.7″ FM
iTunes “iRadio” will come out in the iFall (but do iCare?)
Apple has confirmed the long awaited expectations: some kind of iTunes based “iRadio” application should be available by the fall. The Washington Post article summarizes the subscription free service: “Using the firm’s Music app, users will be able to create … finish reading iTunes “iRadio” will come out in the iFall (but do iCare?)
Belfast gets community FM radio service for “over 55s”
Northern Irelanders in the second half of their fifty-something years will soon have their own FM community radio station. The United Kingdom’s Ofcom agency says that “Belfast FM” will provide community radio “for people aged 55 and over in the … finish reading Belfast gets community FM radio service for “over 55s”
NFCB’s Ginny Berson: I “failed miserably” at not caring
One of my favorite people in community radio announced her retirement from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters at last week’s NFCB conference. Ginny Z. Berson is, until her departure, Vice President of the organization. “I started working at NFCB … finish reading NFCB’s Ginny Berson: I “failed miserably” at not caring
Andrew Phillips: the education of a KPFA general manager
I attended the National Federation of Community Broadcasters conference on Friday. No sooner did I wander into the main drag of the San Francisco event than I spotted KPFA’s beleaguered General Manager, Andrew Leslie Phillips, staffing a table. “Matthew!” Phillips … finish reading Andrew Phillips: the education of a KPFA general manager
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Tagged Andrew Phillips, KPFA, National Federation of Community Broadcasters
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The hazards of slogans and logos in public radio donor announcements
I spent the morning at the National Federation of Community Broadcasters conference here in San Francisco. First stop: a panel on the dos-and-don’ts of underwriting acknowledgements. Expert attorney Michael Berg spoke on the subject, and offered a very nice advisory … finish reading The hazards of slogans and logos in public radio donor announcements
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Tagged FCC, National Federation of Community Broadcasters, NFCB 2013, underwriting
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“Rats!” Canadian listeners debate commercials on Radio 2 and Espace Musique
As requested by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada’s broadcast regulator has approved the placement of advertising spots on Radio 2 and Espace Musique radio. The latter service describes itself “the largest directory of French music internet radio in Canada.” Judging … finish reading “Rats!” Canadian listeners debate commercials on Radio 2 and Espace Musique
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“Elite Woodstock”: a history of Goddard’s 1970 Alternative Media Conference
Community radio pioneer Larry Yurdin has posted a YouTube account of the Alternative Media Conference held at Goddard College in 1970. “Many of the key players in the early days of non-commercial radio were there,” Yurdin notes, “as well as … finish reading “Elite Woodstock”: a history of Goddard’s 1970 Alternative Media Conference