April 13th, 2009 
joel In a straight comparison of the three Erie TV stations engagement of new social media, 62% of poll respondents said that WSEE was the best user of Facebook, Twitter, blogging and the like. It makes sense, considering that Scott Bremner’s Under The Hat was Erie’s first blog from a media personality, beginning in 1998, long before the term “blog” was common.
Last week American Media Services released a survey showing that internet-only radio stations were gaining fast acceptance, even while terrestial radio was holding its own. A third of those under 50 have tried internet-only radio. The impact of online radio will only greatly increase upon the release of internet browsers in vehicles.
What are your online radio listening habits?
Do you listen to internet radio?
- It has been over a month since I've listened to any radio online (25%, 8 Votes)
- I have listened to both internet-only and streams of terrestrial radio stations in the past week (19%, 6 Votes)
- I have listened to streams of terrestrial radio stations in the past week (16%, 5 Votes)
- I have listened to streams of terrestrial radio stations in the past month (16%, 5 Votes)
- I have listened to both internet-only and streams of terrestrial radio stations in the past month (9%, 3 Votes)
- I have listened to internet-only radio stations in the past month (6%, 2 Votes)
- I've never listened to radio online (6%, 2 Votes)
- I have listened to internet-only radio stations in the past week (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 32
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How do I listen to internet radio and music? Let me tell you.
On the poll, I selected “I have listened to streams of terrestrial radio stations in the past week.” Why? On PBRTV.com, I read that locally-owned radio station Cool 101.7, WMVL Linesville-Meadville, in nearby Crawford county has a new website. The station plays classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. There is a “Listen Live” link, enabling listeners that are not in the immediate coverage area to hear the station. With live and local personalities, good time rock ‘n roll music, and a different theory of how to run a radio station, the station is a refreshing change after listening to the tired format of radio practiced by Citadel and Connoisseur on their radio stations here in Erie. Sure there are similarities between the locally-owned and corporate-owned radio stations, but Cool’s different approach makes itself a pleasant alternative. Check it out online at http://www.cool1017online.com
Recently, the local radio stations have been seeming very dull and lackluster to me. They are no giving me a compelling reason to listen. I enjoy listening to the latest music, but I listen to another terrestrial radio station online. Star 104 doesn’t do much for me, and the on-air personalities fail to amuse or entertain me. It doesn’t help that the popular, high-powered station does not have a nighttime DJ. Instead, I tune into WDJQ out of Alliance-Canton, Ohio from the Akron area. Listening online at http://www.q92radio.com, Q92 plays today’s hit music with a very entertaining DJ at night. Callers are frequently part of the show and add some fun to the music thanks to the DJ and his own style. The show, airing from 7 to midnight, tops my list and demonstrates how radio should connect to its listeners and serve its intended audience.
On a different note…
Yesterday, on Easter, I wanted to listen to a couple of songs, so I went to http://www.playlist.com, searched for the song, and hit play. It was simple: I didn’t have to register for an account or buy any music. I tend to use this site, although Pandora and a similar, but quite different, website called Jango allow people to listen to music that fits their own personal taste. However, these websites don’t add any entertainment or information that can be of additional value to its listeners.
And a news item that I read on PBRTV.com today…
Newsman Dave Benson, formerly of WXKC Classy 100’s Breakfast Club, will be on WYNE 1530 for a one-day return to radio. Catch him this Saturday, April 18th, from noon to 5 with Captain Dan. You can listen to the broadcast on your radio at 1530 kHz or online at wyne.mercyhurst.edu (Commentary: It would be great if the folks at WYNE hired him as an on-air personality for the radio staion. Between him and Captain Dan, they could to attract their loyal group of listeners to the station.)
That’s enough radio talk from me for today. What is on everyone else’s mind?
As I read this I’m listening to Michael Savage online (Chicago – WIND). I’m considering buying a WiFi radio for work because sometimes there is too much interference on AM.
I listen to 1210AM WPHT and 610AM WIP out of Philadelphia daily. I also listen to Fox Sports Radio and ESPN Radio on occasion.