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Effects of new Technology on radio

  • 31-01-2008 1:54am
    #1
    petals
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    What effects have new technologies such as podcasts, social internet networks etc had on radio... discuss!!


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  • #2
    mike65
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    Well sales of internet radios must have been boosted by this board!

    The new technology has thus far been mainly about flexible delivery and thats good for what is an inherently portable medium. Its great I can access the latest edition of a programme on BBC4 after its dissapeared into the ether through broadcasting.

    Mike.


  • #3
    spank_inferno
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    Its broadened horizons somewhat.
    Thanks to podcasting either from the BBC, guardian or Times I get some great content i wouldnt easily have access to here.

    My favourite podcast is the Russel brand show on BBC radio 2


  • #4
    DMC
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    Radio via the internet, such as using wifi radios on broadband connections has the capacity to make DAB redundant. Its only flaw is not being able to use it in cars. Satellite radio like in the US might be the way to go, but it will take some doing over here.

    As for Irish radio, I would safely say that > 97% of all radio listened to is still through FM radio. Podcasts only complement radio programmes, eg most people will still listen to Gift Grub live on Today FM, and then subscribe to the podcast if they want to listen again.

    I can't see where social networks have influenced radio, except where DJ's promote their own Bebo page.


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