"After an initial period of independent amateurism strongly conditioned by the technologies available, the podcast has achieved significant global popular recognition, as well as an increasingly important professional dimension thanks to the emergence and spread of new distribution platforms (podcas
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t networks) designed to serve as alternatives to the dominant feeds (such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iVoox, and Spotify) that rely on different catalogs and business models. This investigation identifies, describes, and systematically orders the main management and marketing models for podcasts on these platforms on the basis of a comparative analysis of fourteen of them, two in each of the eight countries in Europe, North America, and Latin America where this format is most widespread: Acast (Sweden); Podimo (Denmark); Binge Audio and Majelan (France); Podimo Spain and Podium Podcast (Spain); PodcastOne and Luminary (USA); Convoy Network and Puentes (Mexico); Posta and Parque Podcast (Argentina); and Pia Podcast and Podway (Colombia). The study measures and compares the offerings of each of the studied platforms using different quantitative and qualitative variables (age, territorial reach, content categories, dominant genres, funding, and consumption). The objective is to start to draw up a global map of the main operators in the podcasting industry, and to identify the production trends and marketing strategies of a format with increasing impact and demand, destined to become the future heir of broadcast radio." (Abstract)
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"In recent decades, speech-based radio stations in Spain, whose programmes have been aimed at the general public, have transformed their on-demand content broadcasting strategy by incorporating audio processes in the form of podcasts, followed by transmission through websites, aggregators and applic
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ations. The overall objective of this article is to provide a detailed account of the evolution and scope of the podcast as an on-demand distribution channel for speech-based Spanish radio broadcasters, and to reveal how this format is changing the approaches taken by the most prominent national radio stations [Cadena SER, COPE, Onda Cero, and Radio Nacional de España (RNE)], with special emphasis on prime-time morning shows. The methodology employed combines quantitative and qualitative techniques along with an analysis of the content uploaded to the website of these morning programmes, which are part of the weekly programming cycle, together with semi-structured interviews using closed-ended questions that have been given to the main heads of programming and digital areas of the broadcasters under study. The results show that radio stations have incorporated podcast distribution into their usual routine in order to give new life to the content emitted, with the aim of serving both traditional users as well as new generations of digitised native listeners. In addition, they process daily content in an increasingly systematic way, on the basis of a model of mixed management coordination between programmes and digital areas. Similarly, broadcasters have made considerable progress in the measurement and analysis of the time-shifted audience, as well as in broadcast multiplication techniques using push notifications, social media, and monetisation." (Abstract)
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"In this paper, I hope to outline key questions for radio broadcasters contemplating a podcasting strategy; capture key lessons from successful Spanish language audio outlets (Radio Ambulante and Prisa Audio); highlight key benefits and revenue opportunities a podcasting strategy can yield for news
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organisations - whether they are in radio or not. My findings are based on readings, conversations, seminars and interviews conducted during my fellowship at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, and bedded in my own experience as the founder of a podcasting division, CooperativaPodcast, at 80-year-old Radio Cooperativa in Chile." (Introduction, page 5)
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"This book’s tenth edition continues its long tradition of guiding readers to a solid understanding of who does what, when, and why in a professionally managed station. This new edition explains what "radio" in America has been, where it is today, and where it is going, covering the basics of how
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programming is produced, financed, delivered and promoted via terrestrial and satellite broadcasting, streaming and podcasting, John Allen Hendricks and Bruce Mims examine radio and its future within a framework of existing and emerging technologies. The companion website is new revised with content for instructors, including an instructors’ manual and test questions." (Publisher description)
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"Alles, was Radiomacher heute wissen müssen, kompakt in einem Buch: »Erfolgreich Radio machen« erklärt die wichtigsten Bausteine für ein optimal positioniertes und professionell gestaltetes Radioprogramm – vom Format bis zur digitalen Strategie, von der Morningshow bis zum On Air Marketing. W
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elches sind die entscheidenden Kriterien für die bestmögliche Position auf dem Markt? Welches sind die entscheidenden Bausteine für die perfekte Morgensendung? Wann sind Gewinnspiele sinnvoll, wann eher schädlich? Wie klingen Moderationen immer wieder frisch und unterhaltsam? Wie integriert man Werbung am besten ins Programm? All das finden Sie in diesem Buch – anschaulich dargestellt und unterstützt durch viele Case Studies und Grafiken. Die Autorin fasst 30 Jahre persönliche Erfahrung aus Praxis, Strategie und Management auf knapp 300 Seiten kompakt zusammen und konnte viele prominente Kollegen für Gastbeiträge gewinnen, u. a. Arno Müller, Programmdirektor und Morningshow Host von 104.6 RTL, und Dennis Clark, Vice President Talent Development der iHeartMedia Group, zum immer wichtiger werdenden Thema Morningshow, dem in diesem Buch ein 60-seitiges Special gewidmet ist." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"Readers of this fully updated new edition will continue to benefit from this core text, as it reflects important technological, regulatory and institutional changes since its initial publication in 2004 and expands on key areas such as digital radio, broadcasting over the internet, and the interpla
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y between radio and social media. Supported by a full glossary, tips on getting into radio and exercises to develop practical and critical skills, Radio in Context is the ideal companion for anyone studying radio, the media, communications and/or journalism, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as short courses in radio or audio production techniques. Now firmly established as one of the leading textbooks in the increasingly popular field of radio studies, Radio in Context provides students with a practical, critical and comprehensive understanding of the main principles and techniques used in radio programming. Organized around the most commonly studied radio genres and setting production within a range of different contexts – professional, institutional and historical - the text offers an ideal blend of theory and practical guidance." (Publisher description)
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"Das Buch ist nicht als allumfassendes, wissenschaftliches Fachbuch zu verstehen. Vielmehr ist es ein Buch für die tägliche Praxis. Es vermittelt Grundlagenwissen aus den Bereichen Marketing, Medien und der Kommunikation mit dem Kunden (u.a. aus dem NLP). Darüber hinaus finden Sie eine Vielzahl v
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on Praxisbeispielen sowie hilfreiche Tipps für das tägliche Geschäft." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"This book is an excellent introduction to practice and theory of managing radio stations. It is divided into three parts. The first section provides an overview of the radio sector in the United Kingdom and presents the core concepts of radio station management. The second and core part of the book
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is a detailed and comprehensive practical guide to the different elements of managing commercial and community radio. It provides useful tools and examples of management practice, ranging from 'station and organisational structures' and 'financial management, sales and fundraising' to 'managing news and phone-ins' and 'knowing and researching your audience'. The last part uses three case studies (a local radio, a community radio, the BBC 6 music programme) to illustrate different station structures and management approaches. The clear structure, the plain language and the illustrative examples make this guide a helpful tool for any person interested in radio management - not only in the United Kingdom, but also other parts of the world - and it may also give advice on setting up a station from scratch." (CAMECO Update 2-2010)
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"This is an introduction to the collective marketing strategy with a regional and thematic emphasis on Nepalese community radio stations. In this publication, airtime is viewed as the "product" that all community radio stations sell, and which builds a link between them, as well as their mutual aim
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to contribute to the social progress of their communities. Hence, this publication suggests building partnerships to support each other in various contexts, eg, by sharing programmes on topics like immunisation, which are relevant for many radio stations, or by assisting each other in finding sponsorships or advertisers. The term "collective" refers to partnerships of Nepalese community radio stations amongst each other, either on a national or a regional level, or amongst those who have something else in common, although partnerships can also be built by community radio stations and commercial radio stations. The text includes an explanation of the principles of social marketing, and considers its specific features in relation to community radio. The desired structure and the underlying principles that follow this strategy are also discussed. All in all, the publication can inspire radio activists who wish to improve the programmes and the promotion of their radio stations by building a network with others." (commbox)
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"Viele Medienberater haben in den vergangenen Jahren »Erfolgsstrategien« für Radioprogramme verkauft. Alle diese Strategien haben eines gemeinsam: In einigen Märkten funktionieren sie, in anderen scheitern sie kläglich. Jens-Uwe Meyer zeigt, dass es kein Patentrezept gibt, das ein Programm zum
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Erfolg führt, sondern dass jeder Markt anders, jedes Programm individuell ist. Radio-Strategien von der Stange funktionieren nicht. Das Buch wirft einen kritischen Blick auf die Media-Analyse, zeigt die Möglichkeiten und Tücken der Marktforschung auf und stellt ein Modell für die ganzheitliche Steuerung von Radioprogrammen vor. Dieses strategische Modell umfasst sämtliche Bereiche des Programms: Nur wenn Musik und Moderation, Claims und Slogans, Trailer und Promos, Senderaktionen und -promotions, strategische Programmmarken und das Wortprogramm sinnvoll aufeinander abgestimmt sind, kann ein Sender seine Ziele optimal erreichen. Das Buch stellt den Gesamtprozess der strategischen Programmplanung systematisch und verständlich dar. Es enthält Beiträge von Radiopraktikern aus Marktforschung, Programmleitung, Moderation und Beratung. Das versammelte Hintergrundwissen und zahlreiche Beispiele machen es zu einem nützlichen Ratgeber für die Programmsteuerung und -planung." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"This sourcebook places its focal point on participative marketing, which is defined as "making full use of all available channels to improve the communication between an organization and all the groups and people it has relationships with." The first chapters give an introduction to marketing in ge
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neral and to marketing strategies for local radio stations in particular. It is followed by findings on radio audiences, which discuss when, where and why people listen to the radio. Dennis List describes the "three legged model of funding" that regards listeners, large funders like governments or NGO's, and advertisers as sources of income for local radio stations. Exceptionally useful are the chapters concerning funding from listeners, and about on air and off air marketing, containing suggestions for local events, organised by radio stations, and for non-radio services which local radio stations could easily offer. This is one of the very few publications on marketing for local radio stations and, although it is not specifically aimed at radio stations in developing countries, it can be useful for a number of radio stations from these parts of the world." (commbox)
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"The manual gives a brief overview - not extensive instructions - of the different aspects of marketing in community radio stations, such as market research, promotions and local sponsorships. Unlike other publications, it does not focus much on fundraising and sponsorships, but includes methods, ex
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amples, ideas and concrete guidelines for achieving financial sustainability of community radio stations. "Marketing Community Radio" is not a guideline for developing countries, but it places strong emphasis on local marketing opportunities in general, like sales of airtime to local businesses, cooperation with local enterprises for mutual promotional actions, fundraising through individuals or local and national institutions, or even through "radiothons". Moreover, the publications contains a few lists of the "Do's" and "Don'ts" that should be considered in the process of selling radio airtime, as well as appendices with a marketing audit containing questions to evaluate your marketing plans and efforts. Additionally, the manual gives examples of the advantages that community radio stations can offer, eg, an attentive audience, an attractive timeframe for advertising without much competition, lower costs than TV and/or newspaper advertising, greater targetability, etc." (commbox)
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