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Radio phone-in’s have the power not just to air views but to open debate that can actually change things. Read more in our blog!
Podcasts have revitalized radio over the last few years. The medium that has so often been declared dead, is coming back from the ashes. The rapid technical development was responsible for this rebirt[...]
Read MoreStarting your own radio station is no easy task, there so much for you to consider when you first begin. Setting up your licensing, equipment, streaming locations, sponsors and maybe even volunteers c[...]
Read MoreBelieve it or not radio is going through something of a renaissance at the moment, thanks to internet radio and mobile streaming more and more people are tuning in to their favourite stations whilst o[...]
Read MoreA Microphone If you’d like to raise the price slightly and purchase yourself a more professional sounding mic then you may be more interested in picking up something more along the lines of the Audi[...]
Read MoreCommunity radio is a great thing, bringing something unique and interesting to the local area, not just for listeners but for the people who’d like to take part and get involved too. It’s benefici[...]
Read MoreWith the advancement of on-demand services and content streaming, live radio has taken a bit of a back seat in recent years. Podcasts in particular have experienced a massive boom in interest, as well[...]
Read MoreTalking on the radio to some can come as naturally as talking on the phone comes to your mother, but more often than not it takes practise and understanding to become as casual the best DJ’s out the[...]
Read MoreCommunity Radio Stations: – Operated in the Community – About the Community – By the Community Communities referred to above can be based around a city or town, perhaps centered around a particu[...]
Read MoreThere are three types of Radio stations around the world that are available to listen to, the most popular is commercial radio run as a profit-making organization and containing advertising. The next [...]
Read MoreTuning in to your community radio station is like calling on an old friend. It dispenses information and hosts chat shows that are particularly relevant to you personally. This is the beauty of commun[...]
Read MoreThere has recently been a project by UNESCO called, Empowering Local Radio with ICT’s (Information and Communication Technology). The purpose of this important project was to raise the inclusiveness[...]
Read MorePart one of our blog concentrated on how important radio is to spread news especially to rural and underdeveloped communities. Not all these areas have internet connection or TV coverage, and so the o[...]
Read MoreCommunity radio is an unsung hero when it comes to bringing people together. It’s a great opportunity to really celebrate your area and the people that live there whilst having fun and entertaining [...]
Read MoreRadio can be a powerful tool, not just in the good times but also in times of disaster and emergency. Radio has a major benefit in that it has the unique ability to raise awareness to the biggest numb[...]
Read MoreIt is time to tune in again to the second part of our blog why people take the time and effort to run a community radio station. As we already explored, we found out that for the most part there are f[...]
Read MoreCommunity radio satisfies many important elements, both for the people that run the station and the community that it serves. Nearly every community radio station is a nonprofit organization, with som[...]
Read MoreRadio talk shows are popular all over the world, and in the U.S.A they are almost a national institution. Some of these more popular radio shows have now gone online and the popularity of podcasts are[...]
Read MoreThe second part of our blog on the importance and effect that radio phone-in’s have had on the world continues with the ability for people to vent anger and disagreement. In Europe recently the Brex[...]
Read MoreOver the years Radio has provided many benefits for the local community, and in the UK radio stations like BBC and local commercial stations have captured the imagination of listeners with every manne[...]
Read MoreTo give the utmost benefit to the communities they serve community radio stations should have a social agenda and should never be motivated by making a profit. Whenever possible they should also engag[...]
Read MoreCommunity radio stations in Africa and other parts of the developing world are a highly important tool for enabling isolated communities to voice their opinions and concerns. This blog concentrates on[...]
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