Third Rock Radio
NASA indeed has launched an online radio station, but they’re not broadcasting from space though. It’s called Third Rock Radio and the slogan goes “America’s Space Station.”
The radio station runs on a rock and alternative format showcasing rocks from independent artists.
The said project is a collaboration between RFC Media and the NASA.
“NASA constantly is looking for new and innovative ways to engage the public and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers,” said David Weaver, associate administrator for NASA’s Office of Communications, in a statement. Read more…
Mr. Fur (center) with co-DJs at 103.5 Wow FM
It is not a secret that radio served as a spring board for some of the country top celebrities like Joey De Leon. New generation of talents like Sam YG, and DJ Mo have also successfully made the crossover.
Mr. Fu is among whose careers are blasting off from being an announcer. Born Jeffrey Espiritu, he is also a comedian, host, and former news reporter on RPN9.
Currently he is a sidekick to Joey de Leon on Wow Mali, and Pinoy Samurai on TV5. His famous catch phrase Meganon earned him a popularity that catapulted his TV career. Read more…
Internet Radio
The advertising revenue for internet radio increased 21% in 2011 against revenues in 2010. This, according to a new report by the IAB or Interactive Advertising Bureau. But which internet radio content do advertisers pour in most of their money?
The IAB data mentioned Edison Research and Arbitron as sources for its report and revealed that 89 million web users have been tuning in to internet radio.
A bulk of the advertising spending came from the major businesses such as automakers, restaurants and retailers.
Mobile online radio listening has now become an increasing trend, says IAB, with 45% of listeners tuned in using smart phones.
Music, talks and sports are the primary formats. What Is The Most Listened To Internet Radio Content? Click here
Gunmen shot dead the host of a political radio show in the Philippines, police said (AFP/Illustration, ROMEO GACAD)
MANILA — Gunmen shot dead the host of a political radio show in the Philippines, police said on Tuesday, the latest journalist to be killed in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters.
Broadcaster Niel Jimena, 42, was riding his motorcycle in the central island of Negros on Monday when two men on another motorcycle shot him five times, said local police chief Leonardo Cobing.
“He noticed he was being followed, he tried to make a U-turn (to escape) but the two men continued to follow him until… one of them opened fire,” said Cobing.
The killing may be linked to Jimena’s twice-weekly show “Judge” on DYRI-RMN in Iloilo city on Negros where he regularly criticised the city mayor and other local officials, according to Cobing.
However Cobing said police could not rule out other motives. Read more…
938 Live Is Now Hiring
Singapore is also home to talented Filipino radio personalities, Super Mario and Harry Corro are our Kababayans, now making waves in the airwaves of the Lion City State.
Another media company, MediaCorp, which runs 98FM Singapore is now looking for creative individuals to fill in 3 vacant positions.
MediaCorp has vacancies for the following positions:
- Art Director
- Copywriter
- Senior Producer, Radio NGNBN
Please log on to: www.mediacorp.sg/en/careers for details.
Time to Upgrade
Australia was successful in doing this in August 6, 2009. For the first time in the history of the radio industry in the Land Down Under, radio stations gather to promote the exodus of the radio industry here from analog to digital.
From Hype to Historical
The event created so much publicity, that the hype of having a digital radio turned into something historical.
HD Radio, without a doubt has some disadvantages: expensive receivers, costly conversion of digital equipment. But everyone knows about the benefits, and this is where policy makers, digital radio manufacturers, and radio networks should come together, to unite and tell the masses the advantages. Read more…
Pioneering HD Radio in the Philippines
The very first FM station to operate via HD Radio (HD-R) in the Philippines began digitally broadcasting on November 9, in 2005. iFM 93.9 DWKC FM of Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) pioneered the use of the said new radio technology.
The country’s National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) are still finalizing its regulations for digital FM radio operations. Despite this, several Manila-based stations have already committed to roll out the technology.
Network owners are ready to shell out money indeed, but it’s clear that the market is yet to be ready.
HD-R receivers come at a hefty price (around US$100 to $150 or PHP 4000 to PHP 6000).
This is why radio Read more…
Win Radio is #7
Just four months after it first aired in November 9, 2010, 107.5 Win Radio Manila landed at number 7 according to the March 2011 KBP Radio Research Council survey.
107.5 Win Radio debuted last year following the closure of NU 107. The station is managed by CEO and Network Manager Daniel Razon and Manny Luzon who became the COO and EVP last October 10, 2010.
Luzon has been on 90.7 Love Radio since 1975 to 1991. He founded K-LOVE 1494 in 1991 and 91.5 Energy FM in 1996 under his own company, Ultrasonic Broadcasting System.
Win Radio claims to be a “more decent mainstream radio station” with programming that includes heavily OPM, both revival and current hits. Read more…
106.7 Energy FM?
Smooth Jazz radio 106.7 Dream FM is reported to close shop come July 2011 to make way for Energy FM’s arrival from the 91.5 frequency.
Recently, a new radio station Big Radio occupied the dial point (91.5), which is owned by Manny Luzon of Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, the same company that operates Energy FM and all its sister station across the country.
Listen to 106.7 Energy FM
Legally known as DWET FM, Dream FM is owned by TV5. TV5 also operates News FM 92.3, but the frequency is licensed to Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).
Energy FM Exodus
Rumors have it that Energy FM will take over 106.7 in July. But this, yet, is to be confirmed. No official statement has been made by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System as of this post time, regarding the exact destination of Energy FM.
However, a graphic has been posted on Facebook announcing the major change of the station. The material went Read more…
91.5 Big Radio
Today, June 1, 2011 91.5 Big Radio launches and replaced the former brand Energy FM. The latter station signed off a few minutes past midnight paving the way for the launching of the new brand.
Manny Luzon spearheads the new format. He is currently the president of OneRadio Management, who is also involved in managing and programming 107.5 Win Radio, along with Daniel Razon.
The format Big Radio sounds very much like Energy FM, which is rumored to transfer to the 106.7 frequency.
Big Radio is owned by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System which also operates all Energy FM stations in the country.
“Our new Baby is born today June 1, 2011 at 1:15am. The name is 91.5 BIG Radio!”, Manny Luzon. Read more…
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