"Making Radio and Podcasts is a practical guide for anyone who wants to learn how to make successful programmes in the digital era. It examines the key roles in audio and podcasting: announcing, presenting, research, copywriting, producing, marketing and promotions. It also outlines what is involved ... in creating different types of programmes: news and current affairs, music, talkback, comedy and features, podcasts, as well as legal and regulatory constraints. With contributions from industry experts, the fully updated fourth edition is global in focus and reflects the impact of podcasts and digital radio, including multi-platform delivery, listener databases, social media and online marketing. It also examines how radio stations have reinvented their business models to accommodate the rapid changes in communications and listener expectations." (Publisher description) more

"This book has been written from the point of view of a manager working in a radio broadcasting environment. Such managers are busy. Permanently short of time. There are never enough hours in the day. Opportunities ro study are rare; rarer still is the prospect of becoming expert in the many areas t ... hat jointly comprise the management discipline. This book is not designed to be read at one sitting. It is designed to be referred to as the need arises. It is a "how to" book for managers. it does not teach how to write a news bulletin, splice a tape or produce a radio play. There are many other good books on these subjects. This book is about the art of management as it relates to radio broadcasting." (Using this book, page xiii) more