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That's what representatives from the automotive industry said during a panel at Convergence yesterday. They wouldn't say who and they couldn't predict when. However, everyone was confident that it will happen in our lifetimes. The point they were making was that everything is moving to IP, and radio had better get with the program. General Motors Managing Director/ Advanced Technology Office, Silicon Valley Dr. Frankie James (pictured) said consumers want what they get from their smartphone. And her research shows the next generation is not listening to the radio. Here's our interview from Convergence with James.
(3/6/2013 7:12:41 AM)
Many times in my life, I've had the unpleasant task of paying my respects to the family of the dearly departed (or I've been a part of that family). Each time I stood gazing down on the guest of honor, the thought passed through my head that someday, it will be my turn to make this transition. This seems a perfect analogy for radio as it gazes down on the remains of what was once an enviable, market-dominant daily newspaper business. So many apostles of radio gloat over the demise of local papers (despite the fact that all of our best efforts for most of the past 30 years to eat into its share had no measurable impact) while denying the need to go to work re-fortifying our offensive lines (programming and sales). Unlike in life, death is not a certainty for any media. But real, meaningful evolution is essential to ward off the continued erosion of revenue share. Cash is king. Marketers own the check books. All they want is a way to effectively keep up with the consumers who are the lifeblood of their existence. Hmmm...
(3/6/2013 6:46:34 AM)
Do away with speedometers. They are nothing but bad news and nobody likes them, especially teenagers. Youth are America's future and they can't be ignored.
(3/5/2013 10:40:48 PM)
Bob Struble to the rescue!
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