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Will the success of podcasting mean the end of the medium?

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 2: Radio Station Showcases

With the music portion of the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival launching today, there are numerous panels, films, and events for radio fans to choose from. In addition to that, many radio stations have traveled to Austin in order … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 2: Radio Station Showcases

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 1: Panels, Parties and Films

Every year South by Southwest (SXSW) seems to get bigger and bigger, with a growing interactive conference, film festival, and long-time music event. The music festival begins today and runs through Sunday, March 17th. For radio fans, some of the … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 1: Panels, Parties and Films

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2013 mtvU College Radio Woodie Finalists Culled to 10 Stations

Voting continues for the 2013 mtvU College Radio Woodie Award. After a preliminary nomination period, the number of college radio stations in the running was reduced to 25 and is now narrowed down to voters’ favorite 10 U.S. college radio … finish reading 2013 mtvU College Radio Woodie Finalists Culled to 10 Stations

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2012

Once again it’s that time of year when my social media world is flooded with reports about BBQs, Austin weather reports, band showcases, and panels happening at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. The interactive portion is wrapping up … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2012

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Mesa U college station breaks University Center barrier

The Grand Junction Sentinel notes a positive development for Colorado Mesa University’s KMSA, perhaps stemming from its inclusion in the mtvU Woodie top 25 College Radio Station list. The campus has begun airing the station in its University Center. “They’re … finish reading Mesa U college station breaks University Center barrier

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2011

As I’m watching various friends’ Facebook updates and check-ins from Austin, I’m getting a serious case of SXSW-envy. Although I can’t be there at the famed music/interactive/film festival this year, there are tons of radio-related events that I wish I … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2011

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WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain't Cheap

I–along with many other online radio fans–was surprised to learn this morning that online indie rock station WOXY abruptly shut down its live stream this morning. The only explanation was a short blurb on their website blaming “current economic realities … finish reading WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain't Cheap

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SXSW: we're digging those nerdcore bands

As some of you probably already know, more than a thousand bands from around the world have recently been gathering in Austin, TX for South by Southwest (SXSW), a collection of interactive, film, and music festivals. If you find yourself … finish reading SXSW: we're digging those nerdcore bands

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RIP Alex Chilton, Bring on the Radio Tributes

Amazon.com Widgets The sad news that seminal musician and producer Alex Chilton died started spilling out over the Internet on St. Patrick’s Day evening, just as SXSW was getting started in Austin. Chilton’s band Big Star was scheduled to play … finish reading RIP Alex Chilton, Bring on the Radio Tributes

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