Forget the world – think hyper-local

You are a local broadcaster – own it Digital broadcasters are in the perfect position to…

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How to lick the competition

You know what vanilla ice cream is. No one really dislikes it – it’s fine for…

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What you need to get on air

It doesn’t take much to see what a semi-pro or fully professional radio studio looks like…

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Be a good sport and get more listeners

As a young journalist with next to no interest in sport of any kind; my Monday…

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Time to be more focused

Any limitations broadcasters had are long gone. During the past 20 years online radio has gone…

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Why the Rodecaster Pro podcast mixer might suit broadcasters

The Rodecaster Pro seems a fine mixer for podcasters. We haven’t used it; but have watched…

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sonifex jingle cart machine

Why you need original jingles

As many of you may know, I am a person of a certain age. And way…

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Social media key to your success

There’s little doubt that starting an online broadcast service has a low bar to entry. In…

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WiFi is the broadcast medium of the future

A survey by Jacobs Media reveals some interesting trends that broadcasters and podcasters should note. The…

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Great DJs make great stations

A few weeks back I wrote that having entertaining DJs has got to be the point…

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It’s all about the music

What seemed the perfect running order when you started your radio show suddenly doesn't feel right,…

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Alan Freeman

You’re never too old to rock

If you listened to Alan Freeman’s Pick of the Pops on Britain’s Radio One you would…

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How to pick the best microphone

Which is the best microphone for you? Passionate debates can frequently be seen on DJ and…

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Is your website letting you down?

Radio station website basics

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The changing sound of radio jingles

The bits in-between the music Listening to the radio as a teenager I quickly realised I…

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Take time to grow your station

During the past six years I’ve seen lots of digital stations come and go, with some…

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Alan Freeman, profile of an iconic DJ

You’re never too old to rock If you listened to Alan Freeman’s Pick of the Pops…

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