AM Radio is Dying a Slow Death With a Lot of Static (ep.273)

The decline of AM Radio has been a long-standing issue in the radio industry, and the trend of it being removed from infotainment dashboards is only further exacerbating the issue. With the rise of online streaming services and podcasts, AM Radio has struggled to keep up with the times and maintain its relevance among audiences.For programmers and operators of AM Radio stations, the impact of this decline can be significant. With fewer listeners tuning in, ad revenue can decrease, making it harder to sustain the station financially. Additionally, programming decisions become more challenging as stations try to balance the needs and interests of their remaining audience with the need to attract new listeners.However, it's important to note that the decline of AM Radio does not necessarily spell the end of radio as a whole. FM radio has continued to thrive and evolve, and newer technologies such as satellite radio and internet radio have also emerged as viable options for listeners. As the radio industry continues to adapt and innovate, it's likely that we'll see new opportunities and possibilities for both programmers and audiences alike. KOP weighs all those options. AM/FM Radio ‘Essential’ To 72% Of Drivers, Finds DTS https://radioink.com/2023/04/13/am-fm-radio-essential-to-72-of-drivers-finds-dts/ Can The Industry And Congress Keep AM Radio In The Dashboard? https://www.insideradio.com/free/can-the-industry-and-congress-keep-am-radio-in-the-dashboard/article_956884be-d77a-11ed-8aba-73d167ea3d00.htmlFarm Broadcasters Join Fight To Keep AM In The Dashboard. https://www.insideradio.com/free/farm-broadcasters-join-fight-to-keep-am-in-the-dashboard/article_309e1ed6-d9cd-11ed-af43-3385b3c46ab5.htmlSteve Forbes On AM: Remedies Are 'Small Change.' https://www.insideradio.com/free/steve-forbes-on-am-remedies-are-small-change/article_b6026a58-d8fd-11ed-bcb3-23e3c3f7d119.htmlAudacy Insights: ‘The Buggles Were Wrong. Radio Killed The Video Star.’ https://www.insideradio.com/free/audacy-insights-the-buggles-were-wrong-radio-killed-the-video-star/article_89e5aec6-d82b-11ed-8e0e-e7a2cd67c00e.htmlMore Country Hits Are in the Hot 100’s Top 10 – But Are They That Different From Pop Hits?Led by Morgan Wallen, country surged to tie pop for the most top 10s among all genres in Q1 2023.https://www.billboard.com/pro/more-country-hot-100-top-10-morgan-wallen-hit-songs-deconstructed/What Were Radio’s Top Formats In Q1? https://radioink.com/2023/04/13/what-were-radios-top-genres-in-q1/Nielsen Introduces Market-Wide Total Line Reporting. https://www.insideradio.com/free/nielsen-introduces-market-wide-total-line-reporting/article_b91d69c0-d8a0-11ed-90ef-f3c56ac3bd62.htmlPeople Are Sick and Tired of All Their SubscriptionsConsumers are rethinking their relationship to subscriptions—and so are companieshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/people-are-sick-and-tired-of-all-their-subscriptions-cbee7e03Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsListen to KOP’s other programs, Depraved and Debaucherous… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasters-podcast--3684131/support.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcasts