Business Week roasts HD radio
Plum quotation (and yes, I’ve been saying it for more than a year): The key for the broadcasters is content, not technology. More here....
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mramsey1
Dec 21, 2006
The dangers of “too much choice”
Words of warning for those who think a zillion channels of anything – satellite, hd, or Internet radio stations – will give more people...
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mramsey1
Dec 9, 2006
The key to success for HD radio….
…is simplicty for the consumer. Simplicity in design and usability. Simplicity in benefit. Simplicity in concept. Simplicity in...
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mramsey1
Dec 6, 2006
The NYT puts HD radio to the test
The New York Times reception-tests HD radio – with mixed results: RadioShack Accurian: “The Accurian had excellent reception in the...
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mramsey1
Dec 1, 2006
Another $250 million for HD radio
When it comes to HD radio, I too often feel like I’m the kid who can plainly see the Emperor has no clothes. And this is a shame. ...
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mramsey1
Nov 27, 2006
Have a Holly HD Christmas?
It may be the best time of the year, but is it the best time for HD radio? Not according to this story – from the trenches at Best Buy....
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mramsey1
Nov 20, 2006
Are you waiting in line for your HD radio?
“If you lower the price enough, folks will buy the radio.” That’s the belief about HD radio that is being stoked in our industry. And, of...
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mramsey1
Nov 13, 2006
“HD Radio: Richer! Fuller! No Monthly Fees!”
Here’s a glowing puff-piece from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about HD radio. Fans of journalism can’t be too excited about this article...
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mramsey1
Nov 12, 2006
More unfortunate fun with HD Radio math
Let’s say by the end of the current 200 million dollar promotional campaign there are a total of 200,000 HD radios in circulation. The...
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mramsey1
Nov 6, 2006
Circuit City and HD Radio
Based on today’s headlines, they don’t seem to be getting the message. Yes, it’s great that Circuit City is signed on to be HD Radio’s...
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mramsey1
Oct 23, 2006
What kind of digital radio are listeners searching for?
What a cool analysis Google now provides via Google Trends. It’s what folks are searching for – and we can assume that search is a...
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mramsey1
Oct 19, 2006
The new audio frontier
Orbitcast is one of the best places to get tips on what satellite radio is up to and how it affects the rest of the audio entertainment...
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mramsey1
Oct 17, 2006
If you build it will they come?
During the NAB, iBiquity head Bob Struble reportedly indicated that there are “less than 100,000 HD radio chipsets sold” to date and, as...
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mramsey1
Oct 14, 2006
“…if radio gets behind it”
From Inside Radio: iBiquity hopes holiday time is HD Radio time. It’s announcing some sweet rebates to early adopters who are tempted by...
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mramsey1
Oct 11, 2006
Radio’s “In-Car” Future?
From the Wall Street Journal in a piece about what awaits the world of mobile entertainment: …the real message is about the future of car...
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mramsey1
Oct 5, 2006
Why should Detroit pay attention to HD radio?
From Inside Radio: HD Radio hits a “significant milestone” — 1,000 HD stations on the air. HD Radio Alliance CEO Peter Ferrara says “I...
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mramsey1
Oct 2, 2006
The value of prediction
Bridge Ratings is out with another set of predictions for various audio media in the years to come. There are some differences in these...
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mramsey1
Sep 26, 2006
“Listeners Don’t Like More Choices” – an Interview with Barry Schwartz
A No-Nonsense Marketing Smart Tip September 27, 2006 Choice is good and more choice is even better, right? It’s one of the founding...
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mramsey1
Sep 25, 2006
When “Free” misses the point
Do I believe HD radio should be free? Yes. But by free I mean” standard.” Everywhere. Replacing the radios you use now without you...
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mramsey1
Sep 22, 2006
Where’s the good argument for HD?
I’m waiting for a solid argument that favors HD radio, but this one is anything but. Note the following comments from Bernie Sapienza,...
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