I don't think online feeds (that link was from Clear Channel) will do the trick by itself. A marginally acceptable version is what a local AM station did here -- create an online and HD oldies feed, inserting local advertising spots / news / traffic / weather that is repurposed (don't you love that word) from their "angry white male" formatted AM counterpart.
That at least offers some localized value, but is still warmed-over automated stuff. The public radio HD alternatives tend to showcase additional programming that might not be available in a local market, but again rarely represent anything truly "new". HD radio will find a narrow niche in cars, but even that will be temporary in metropolitan areas. There, WiMAX networks -- in about 5 years' time, perhaps less -- will allow you to take your WiFi radio and put it in your car. Admittedly that won't work for cross-country drivers, but most of us do our driving in metro areas. My two cents... Rich Cuff On Nov 7, 2007 4:34 PM, Rob de Santos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You're pretty much on target John. The diversity has improved somewhat in the > past year but one wonders why, given the huge resources of the large station > owner groups, that they can't do better. I recall the link a few weeks back > to > the online feeds of various music formats from one of the big groups. Where > are > some of those formats on the local HD radio channels? Missing in action. > Without compelling content, the improved audio quality is wasted. > _______________________________________________ Swprograms mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL shown above.
