In Car Audio
Now that Blaupunkt and miRoamer have announced a partnership to develop in-car radios with internet audio access, Jennifer Lane agrees with me that this could hasten the death of satellite radio -- or at least the need for Sirius XM to pay for those expensive...
Don LaFontaine
In a world where deep-voiced men are paid handsomely to promote movies, TV shows, and insurance, Don LaFontaine was the king. If he wasn't the most famous voiceover man of all time, he was certainly the most-imitated of the last decade.LaFonatine died yesterday at 68...
Media Game Changer
Chrysler will announce today that it's going to offer wireless internet in some 2009 models. Other car makers will surely follow suit, allowing you to listen to any radio station (or other audio source) from anywhere, anytime.So, why do so many radio stations pay no...
Online On The Road
In 1999, on the eve of Y2K, I was talking with my longtime friend Bill Sobel -- one of the most connected media people I've ever known -- about the technological advancements we expected to see in the first decade of the new century. Bill foresaw the advent of...
Merging in Space
The Justice Department has approved the merger of the two satellite radio companies, Sirius and XM. Now the FCC must okay the deal, which is likely.I don't know what this will mean for consumers -- I don't subscribe to either service -- but I do know that it means...
Is Modern Radio An Oxymoron?
Consultant Fred Jacobs says radio has a design problem: The NAB's quest to stop the satellite radio merger has been well-documented, and perhaps will ultimately be successful. But the bigger threat to broadcast radio is on the inside -- turning around perceptions that...
Now, Here’s Your Host…
Drew Carey will become host of "The Price Is Right." Howie Mandel does "Deal or No Deal." Bob Saget is in the midst of "1 vs. 100." Joe Rogan plays on contestants' "Fear Factor." Jeff Foxworthy asks "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" Clearly, if you want to host a...
Michael Copps, FCC Commissioner
As a followup to my column, "Putting the F in FCC," I invited FCC Commissioner Michael Copps onto my show this afternoon to discuss several issues. We discussed the notion of broadcasters "serving the public interest" (I asked him if airing "American Idol" qualified),...