Exam 1: State of the Fifth Estate

Which of these online audio streaming services has the highest number of paying subscribers?

Describe the trade organization that represents radio and lobbies in Washington.

Digital Audio Tape machines are still commonly used in many radio production studios today.

Consolidation of radio ownership has had what effect on jobs in broadcasting?

Which of the following must be included in a radio station's public file?

To counter the sharp reversal of fortunes, many broadcasters formed Local Marketing Agreements; describe how they work.

What are considered to be popular listening sources as an alternative to broadcast radio?

The ratings company that was bought by Nielson in 2013 and rebranded as "Nielson Audio" is still referred to by its old name,

Who is said to have sent out the "Radio Music Box" memo - discussing the future possibilities of the radio?

Radio Station websites offer what advantages?

A microradio movement surfaced in the 1990s and raised the ire of both broadcast regulators and the industry; these microstations are referred to as:

What is one of the main problems with satellite radio?

According to legend, Todd Storz and Bill Steward laid the ground work for what popular format after observing what people played on the jukebox at a local tavern?

What new technology and devices constitute the most popular mobile services for listeners?

What are some of the advantages of high definition digital radio broadcasting?

To counter the sharp reversal of fortunes, many broadcasters formed _____________agreements, whereby one radio station leases time and/or facilities from another area station.

Who is known as the "father of FM"?

On noncommercial radio stations, what kind of announcements take the place of commercials?

Who handles the buying and selling of radio stations these days?

What happened to the radio industry in WWII?