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What Radio Listeners Want From a News Bulletin
One of the biggest strength Radio News possesses over its rivals in the media world is its inherent immediacy. Few other mediums can react quite so quickly to any story.
Mar 27, 2009
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Dan McCurdy
How to Voice Radio Scripts More Effectively
There are very few born radio friendly voices. With a few simple exercises and techniques, however, the power of the human voice as an instrument can be greatly increased
Mar 27, 2009
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Dan McCurdy
A Guide to Good Creative Radio
Some writers find radio a difficult media to work in. Others, who learn how to write for the medium, enjoy the creative freedom it offers them and their imagination.
Mar 23, 2009
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Dan McCurdy
Paul Harvey...Good Bye
Behind the microphone for seven decades, Paul Harvey spanning several generations. His outright success as a radio personality since 1933 made him an icon.
Feb 28, 2009
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John Shults
The BBC Shipping Forecast
A shipping forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in the UK has become habitual listening not just for sailors, but also for a significant number of the general population.
Feb 17, 2009
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John O'Connor
How to Write a Radio Story from a Police Release
Police usually send out media releases that are long and wordy for radio writing. Learn how to turn them into succinct and interesting radio news stories.
Feb 11, 2009
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Tami Nicholson
Classic BBC Radio Comedy
BBC radio has consistently produced high quality radio comedy. Here are some examples including The Goon Show, Hancock's Half Hour and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Jan 1, 2009
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John O'Connor
National Public Radio (NPR) Announces Layoffs
For the first time in its 25 year history, National Public Radio (NPR) announced on December 10, 2008, that it would layoff part of its workforce.
Dec 11, 2008
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Martha R. Gore
Obama and Conservative Right Wing Radio
Conservative right wing talk show hosts' ability to deal with a centrist President Obama may determine its future as a mainstay of radio.
Dec 5, 2008
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Martha R. Gore
Fairness Doctrine Being Pushed by New Congress
The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.
Nov 30, 2008
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Martha R. Gore
Fairness Doctrine History
The Fairness Doctrine was an attempt by the United States Federal Communication Commission to have contrasting points of view about controversial subjects aired on radio.
Nov 29, 2008
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Martha R. Gore
Nila Mack: Writer of Radio's Let's Pretend
A Saturday morning 'must' on national radio, "Let's Pretend" ran from 1934 to 1954, thrilling children of all ages with its stories and fairy tales.
Oct 25, 2008
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Anya Laurence
Sports-Talk Radio Goes Online for Listeners
Tired of the same old "big four" sports-talk radio banter, four Kentucky sports fans have created an online forum that defies traditional sports-chat conventions.
Sep 29, 2008
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Lisa L. Rollins
Contemporary Hit Radio History
Contemporary Hit Radio, or CHR, focuses on playing new hit songs and a limited play list. In recent years, heavily researched mass appeal oldies have joined the mix.
Sep 2, 2008
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John Ford
How to Write for News Radio
Writing for news radio requires playing to the ear instead of the eye, as is typical for written news outlets like newspapers and magazines.
Aug 1, 2008
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Mia Carter
Talk Radio Witchhunt
KTLK's Jason Lewis and Chris Baker encourage violence against individuals on air. Their comments are not unlike those of Kenyan radio talkers during the election violence
May 15, 2008
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Robert O'Connor
BBC From Our Own Correspondent
For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
Mar 30, 2008
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Jill Browne
