Yeah, there are some parallels to be sure between the decline in shortwave usage by “dedicated” international broadcasters and the challenges posed to NPR, its stations and affiliates. In my view, this is simply because the distribution outlets have expanded to a number of platforms, some of which prove to be a more efficient access point for certain “customers”. Older listeners have a comfortable relationship with the established platforms like shortwave and traditional terrestrial radio. So, many of them figure “Why should I change?” It’s a young person’s world in many ways, though; and there will always be those that will cater to the newcomers especially if the newcomers seem to trend away from what us oldsters would term “the tried and true”. It has always been thus. It just happens on a faster rotation today — or so it seems.
Tom, I was surprised to read that you have no affinity for podcasts. Do you not like the option to listen when you’re ready to listen instead of having to make an appointment to do so? Or is it just public radio and podcasting content in general however it is distributed that fails to meet your expectations? John Figliozzi Sarasota, FL > On Apr 11, 2016, at 1:28 PM, Richard Cuff <rdc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate... > > RC > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Thomas Sundstrom <trsc...@gmail.com> > Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM > Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR > To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com > > > http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html > > "A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of > upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?" > > An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of > overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that > podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living > on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or > present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is > stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :) > > > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > swlf...@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to > swlfest-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL > shown above. > > For more information on the Fest, visit: > > http://www.swlfest.com > http://swlfest.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Internetradio mailing list > internetra...@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internetradio > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to > internetradio-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL > shown above. > > _______________________________________________ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to swprograms-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above.
