Given that the workplace is full of humans, there is then automatically an almost infinite number of ways in which a good intention can be misunderstood, causing reactions that can escalate, and triggering government agencies to be ...READ»
As the music biz starts tossing out jewel cases by the busload as they try to jump on the green bandwagon, a Canadian enterprise is also looking to clean up the music industry. Yangaroo, a Toronto-based venture, is innovating the ...READ»
The most successful hybrid of old and new media comes from the last place you'd expect. How NPR's digital smarts, nonprofit structure, and good old-fashioned shoe leather just might save the news.READ»
In the two days since the Grammy Awards, I've been surfing the web for "Best of 2006" lists with a more musically adventurous bent. One thing I noticed is how many "Best of" lists are filled with text about the albums but don't ...READ»
A radio station in England that broadcasts nothing but a continuous loop of birdsong in a country garden has attracted over half a million listeners. The sound effect is currently only occupying a station that is between ...READ»
NPR's always been a kind of hybrid animal existing alongside conventional radio stations in the U.S. But the rise of the Internet has threatened public radio's future just as much as its commercial brethren. So, like all good wild ...READ»
The Washington Post recently carried an article about Pandora's struggle to stay alive. The article raises some serious questions about the people running record labels.
Giant of Internet Radio Nears Its 'Last ...READ»
Bigger isn’t always better, and this is particularly true with regard to the power of radio as an advertising medium. But advertises like Google just don't seem to understand radio's true potential. READ»
This week, Sirius Satellite Radio’s much awaited portable music player and recorder, The Stiletto 100, is finally available to the masses. As Sirius heats up the already flaming competition among MP3 players, iPods and XM’s ...READ»
Fast Company first wrote about the competition between XM and Sirius a couple of years ago, and while rereading the piece might not be a lesson in "I told you so," the companies' recent merger (subscription may be required) might be ...READ»
"When in your 40s, do you get to actually, like, try something you've never tried and learn something new? So that's the great thing. But once you get into it, it's also the terrible thing. Because it's terrible to feel stupid again. ...READ»
Internet radio underwent a "day of silence" yesterday to protest the impending royalty rate hikes that will be levied on Web radio come July 15. The protest was orchestrated by the SaveNet Radio Coalition and included popular ...READ»
On Friday afternoon, WCBS-FM in New York, home of legendary DJ Cousin Brucie, fired all of its on-air talent and dumped the "oldies" format in favor of the latest flavor in radio programming, known as "Jack" radio (I've also seen and ...READ»
Just last month, Sirius [NASDAQ:SIRI] Satellite Radio submitted its Starmate 5, a personal satellite radio player, to the FCC. Its rival, XM [NASDAQ:XMSR], seems poised to respond in kind. Codenamed "Phoenix," XM's ...READ»
Sirius XM [SIRI] is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as Tuesday, due to a $175 million debt maturing this weekend that the company can't pay. If satellite radio as we knew it disappeared, would it really matter?
Granted, ...READ»
Michael Zwerling is one of a dying breed: independent owner of a radio station in the United States. He owns 10, 000 watt KSCO, AM 1080 in Santa Cruz, California, and here he gives me a tour of the station and its transmission ...READ»
The Web has become a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. You can listen in on conference calls with Wall Street analysts, get breaking news from the Balkans, or download the latest tune from Fatboy Slim. Here's Fast Company's listener's guide.READ»
Part II: Leo Laporte is on radio shows across the nation, most notably on KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, two of the most listened to radio stations in the world. His This Week in Tech show has the largest tech podcast ...READ»
