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Lipstick + Pig = Zune HD

Confirmation that Microsoft plans to add an HD Radio receiver into its new Zune device. The Radio industry was quick to kiss Bill Gates' feet:

"On behalf of radio broadcasters across the country, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) applauds Microsoft for recognizing the value of free, local radio," NAB executive VP Dennis Wharton says. "Today's announcement gives America's 235 million weekly radio listeners yet another platform to enjoy our free service, and it uniquely positions the Zune HD at the forefront of entertainment products."

I'd like to see a survey of how many people own HD Radios in comparison to how many people own Zune players. As pathetic as both of these products are, I actually think Zune might be the one to benefit on this deal. If three out of 10,000 people own an HD Radio, I gotta believe that only ONE out of 10,000 has even HEARD of the Zune!

Click here for more coverage from cnet news.

This coverage from PodcastingNews.com pretty much mirrors my own sentiments. And they back-up their very logical assumptions with a recent Teen study that shows they have ZERO interest in any portable media player that isn't an iPod.

Labels: HD Radio, iPods, Radio, Rants, Statistics

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It's Official: Internet Passes Radio

As reported in today's InsideRadio...

Radio’s $100 million lead in 2007 evaporated last year as internet revenues grew 11% to $23.4 billion. That’s $3.9 billion more than radio. The internet is now the third largest ad-supported medium, behind television and print. But radio is fighting back, targeting online ad growth. The RAB says off-air dollars accounted for 9% of last year’s radio revenue.

Labels: Advertising, Duh, Industry, Internet, Statistics, Trendwatch

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...and 100% don't give a crap.

From Inside Radio...

HD Radio awareness rises.
Two-thirds of 18-64 year olds surveyed by Mark Kassof & Co. say they've heard of HD Radio. That's up from two years ago when a similar study found only 38% were aware of the product. The survey also shows consumers are also increasingly aware of HD Radio's advantages, such as higher-quality sound. On the downside, 7% think HD Radio is the same as satellite radio.

That shade of lipstick still doesn't look any better on your pig.

Labels: Duh, HD Radio, Industry, Statistics

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Radio: Worst Job of the Century

The U.S. Labor Department says radio will be among the slowest-growing industries in the coming decade. Government economists say consolidation and technology breakthroughs will lead to 5% fewer radio announcers by 2015.

Among the "negatives" for radio work?
Shift work and low pay, with the median salary for a radio employee about $11 an hour.

Labels: Industry, Statistics, Trendwatch

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Lipstick + Pig = Zune HD

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

It's Official: Internet Passes Radio

Thursday, September 11, 2008

...and 100% don't give a crap.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Radio: Worst Job of the Century

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