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Weird but good holiday radio stuff

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Here we are in the middle of the Holiday season, and here’s some of the stuff coming through my RSS reader: WFMU Manager Ken Freedman has released his favorite gifs of the year image map. Looks like you have to … finish reading Weird but good holiday radio stuff

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Sandy update: how to help WBAI and WFMU

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

East coast community radio stations WBAI-FM in New York City and WFMU-FM in New Jersey are still trying to dig themselves out of the Hurricane Sandy swamp. Yesterday, all the Pacifica stations ran a network-wide emergency fundraiser for lower Manhattan’s … finish reading Sandy update: how to help WBAI and WFMU

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Hurricane Sandy takes down WFMU transmitter

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Hurricane Sandy is taking its toll on community radio. This just in from WFMU in New Jersey: Frank The Storm has taken our 91.1 fm transmitter off the air, as of Monday at 3:00pm. We’re trying to get the transmitter … finish reading Hurricane Sandy takes down WFMU transmitter

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Two weekends of radio, podcast and sound arts conferences

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

I’m a little bummed and surprised that I only found out these two radio and sound art conferences this afternoon. free103point9 is hosting the Transmission Arts Colloquium this weekend at its Wave Farm Study Center in New York State’s Hudson … finish reading Two weekends of radio, podcast and sound arts conferences

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WFMU doc kickstarts into gear; Radiovision Festival announced

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Sometimes I feel like WFMU news should be its own category here at Radio Survivor, due to the station’s constant innovation and newsworthiness. First up, I can report that the Kickstarter for the WFMU documentary Freeform or Death–which I reported … finish reading WFMU doc kickstarts into gear; Radiovision Festival announced

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Freeform or Death – A WFMU documentary

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Radio Survivor readers should already be aware of the love we express for New Jersey’s non-commercial freeform radio powerhouse WFMU. Although the station may not be as popular or highly rated as a top commercial station, it has many admiring … finish reading Freeform or Death – A WFMU documentary

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WFMU Manager Ken Freedman honored by NFCB for online innovation

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

I’ve long admired New Jersey non-commercial freeform station WFMU. It started life as the college station for Upsala College. When the college went bankrupt in 1995 the volunteers formed a nonprofit corporation to buy the license, rather than see it … finish reading WFMU Manager Ken Freedman honored by NFCB for online innovation

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

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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Remembering “The Noid”: WFMU uncovers old Dominos pizza jingles

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Matthew Lasar

It is said that there are some things best left forgotten. If that is your philosophy, stay away from New Jersey community radio station WFMU-FM’s wonderful Beware-of-the-blog blog. There WFMU listener Bob Purse has posted a slew of Dominos Pizza … finish reading Remembering “The Noid”: WFMU uncovers old Dominos pizza jingles

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Saving College Radio Panel at CMJ offers Tips for Stations in Peril

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

In the past year, a number of high profile college radio stations have been moved off FM. Many claim that we are in the midst of a crisis, in which university officials are contemplating selling or leasing their valuable FM … finish reading Saving College Radio Panel at CMJ offers Tips for Stations in Peril

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