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The Funny Side of Christmas Radio

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:16:25 +0000

There's a funny side of Christmas radio and it comes from various angles: some of the content actually on-air and online plus the Radio business itself and the humor it provides as seen by the people who work in it. Have some fun and read about the funny side of Christmas Radio. (Graphic Credit: � Corey Deitz)

The Funny Side of Christmas Radio originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 00:16:25.

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SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Tempts Former Subscribers with Freebie

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:15 +0000

SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio has a pretty attractive promotion going on right now designed to lure back former subscribers. Deactivated radios have been "turned back on" for almost two weeks (as of 11/17) in an attempt to tempt once-paying customers with 60 channels. The freebie will stayed in place until November 30. (Photo Credit: � SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio)

If you take the bait and decide you miss your Satellite Radio, SIRIUS XM will let you resubscribe for 5 months for $20 and waive the reactivation fee. Their offer ends December 15, 2009.

It's not a bad promo. I have to admit: I turned on my radio and enjoyed a couple of channels while doing some work at home. I left the service "in a huff" earlier this year - after some frustration - but now am mulling it over. It might be an offer I can't refuse.

More: 6 Reasons I've Canceled Satellite Radio (Opinion)

SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Tempts Former Subscribers with Freebie originally appeared on About.com Radio on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 00:50:15.

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Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments of 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:10 +0000

Here are my picks for the dumbest "turkey" moments in Radio during 2009. It's all here: from a radio personality shooting at his dog and wife, inmates demanding their "radio rights" to eco-terrorists knocking down a radio tower and Jon Gosselin over-pricing his worth as a radio guest. See the Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments in chronological order by date. (Shannon Burke mug shot, Seminole County Sheriff's Office)

Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments of 2009 originally appeared on About.com Radio on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 00:49:10.

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SIRIUS XM CEO Touts Cash Flow, Defends High-Priced Talent

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:46:15 +0000

Yesterday, SIRIUS XM Radio CEO Mel Karmazin spent some time speaking to Neil Cavuto from Fox News. According to a recap by Bandon Matthews at seekingalpha.com, "Karmazin reiterated his position that Sirius XM is now a cash flow growth story as opposed to a subscriber growth story...[and]...will enable the company to pay down debt, buy back shares of its stock and make acquisitions." (Howard Stern, Photo: SIRIUS XM Radio)

During the interview, Karamzin said he was not interested in any other job offers now and also defended highly-paid content like Howard Stern, denying Stern was "overpriced". Stern originally went to SIRIUS Satellite Radio for $500 million dollars over 5 years prior to the SIRIUS XM merger.

Recent SIRIUS XM News: SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio to Offer Hotline, Programming, Free Cookbook

SIRIUS XM CEO Touts Cash Flow, Defends High-Priced Talent originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 04:46:15.

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'The Boat That Rocked' - Pirate Radio Docks in America

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:55:29 +0000

"The Boat That Rocked" is a comedy film which was released in the UK in April of this year and is in U.S. movie theaters now. ("The Boat That Rocked" film poster. Photo Credit: � Universal Pictures)

"On Air. Off Shore. Out of Control" says the film's website. It's a comedy set in 1966 about a fictitious offshore Pirate Radio station broadcasting from a ship back to the United Kingdom.

"The Boat That Rocked" stars Tom Sturridge, Bill Nighy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nick Frost and others and tells the story of a station called Radio Rock which upsets the established broadcasting standards of the day by spewing rock music 24-hours-a-day.

Although not based on a particular Pirate Radio station of the era, if the trailer is any indication it successfully presents the wild feeling and flair that offshore Pirate Radio brought to the times.

See It: View The Boat That Rocked Trailer on YouTube

Truth or Spin? Original Radio Caroline DJ Takes Issue with Movie's Portrayal of Pirate Radio

More Online: Visit "The Boat That Rocked" official website. It's really a lot of fun.

The Real Pirates: Find out more about Pirate Radio

'The Boat That Rocked' - Pirate Radio Docks in America originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 00:55:29.

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SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio to Offer Hotline, Programming, Free Cookbook

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:47:11 +0000

SIRIUS XM Radio will try and make your Thanksgiving a little easier and carefree. More than 30 top chefs and experts will participate in the Martha Stewart Living Radio "Thanksgiving Hotline." For 30 hours over three days -- November 23, 24 and 25 -- these chefs and experts will broadcast tips, tricks, recipes, and kitchen secrets on SIRIUS XM.

The Martha Stewart Living Radio "Thanksgiving Hotline" will air from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM channel 157 (as part of "The Best of SIRIUS" package).

Freebie: SIRIUS XM is offering a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Cookbook in .PDF format. It's a free download and you can grab it at www.sirius.com/thanksgiving

More Turkey Radio: WKRP in Cincinnati's Turkey Drop Episode

SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio to Offer Hotline, Programming, Free Cookbook originally appeared on About.com Radio on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 00:47:11.

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Radio: Fluff on AM, Pornographic Talk on FM?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:28:08 +0000

While I was bouncing around the Internet and reading various articles and blogs about Radio, I came across this email to DesMoinesRegister.com from Sam Ryan who says he was listening to the memorial service for the Ft. Hood soldiers and then flipped around the dial. He writes:

"I checked other stations as I listened -- to hear a flaming 50,000-watt, hate-radio station broadcasting a recovering OxyContin addict laughing raucously as he blamed our president for this tragedy. The listeners of these stations are eased into a day of hate by fluff on the AM station and pornographic talk and ribald songs on the FM stations."

How does this jive with your opinion of the current state of traditional Radio? Feel free to leave a comment below.

Go Deeper: What Radio Might be Like 50 Years From Now (Opinion)

Radio: Fluff on AM, Pornographic Talk on FM? originally appeared on About.com Radio on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 00:28:08.

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The Wacky World of Radio - Perceptions vs. Truth

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:27:46 +0000

Not everything you may think about Radio is actually the truth about it. I am about to divulge the inner meaning of some things you may have taken for granted. This will, no doubt, put a target on my back forever and make me a pariah to deejays who have sworn to keep these secrets under wraps. (Satire/Humor)Graphic Credit: � Corey Deitz

The Wacky World of Radio - Perceptions vs. Truth originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 00:27:46.

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Soundbiter App Turns iPhone Into Audio 'Instant Replay'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:03:12 +0000

RadioWeave has introduced an app called Soundbiter for iPhone and iPod touch. The software makes it easy for users to capture and instantly share "short-form" audio content (up to 60 seconds). (Photo: RadioWeave.com)

When the app is running, Soundbiter is always recording, continually saving the last 60 seconds (or preset length) of audio until the user presses a button. Then, the sound is capture.

It can then be uploaded to wherever or whoever. According to a press release, Soundbiter is "...ideal for consumer hobbyists and media professionals, including bloggers, bird-watchers, concert-goers, life-streamers and journalists." Podcasters who are always looking for interesting audio content might also benefit from Soundbiter.

You can download it free from the iTunes App Store.

RadioWeave allows users to contribute content, as well as comment and react to professional content, by sharing their own audio created by Soundbiter or other publishing applications and services. Visit RadioWeave at www.radioweave.com.

Soundbiter App Turns iPhone Into Audio 'Instant Replay' originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 00:03:12.

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Ugandan Radio to Soon Ban Ads by Witch Doctors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:34:29 +0000

Am I really reading this? I blink my eyes. Yes, apparently I am. From screenafrica.com: "Ugandan witch-doctors have used radio up to now to advertise their healing powers. However, this could soon be a thing of the past. The government's ethics minister, James Buturo, has said that radio stations are contravening the 1957 Witchcraft Act and '...are promoting witchcraft-related activities to the detriment of Uganda's integrity.'"

Witchcraft remains widespread in Uganda and the government wants to stamp out the promotion of it. Looks like Radio revenues will take it in the shorts again - but this time not from the ongoing recession.

Ugandan Radio to Soon Ban Ads by Witch Doctors originally appeared on About.com Radio on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 00:34:29.

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