Thoughts

Some interesting media issues posted by Jim Underwood, former Adjunct Instructor, Communication Department, Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL. Many posts are by former students in his Introduction to Mass Communication class.

Friday, January 11, 2013

This week’s “breakthrough” announcement with Sprint may be the first sign of a thaw in relations between the radio and wireless industries. Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan, who spearheaded radio’s efforts over the past five years, says the industry is in “advanced discussions” with other carriers but it’s difficult to gauge when they may announce they’re following Sprint’s lead.

Would you listen to over-the-air radio on your cell phone if you could?
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2 comments:

  1. AhoptaJanuary 15, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    would it be beneficial to only sprint or everyone else?

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  2. Jim UnderwoodJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Only Sprint customers at first, but the thinking in the radio industry is now that Sprint has made the commitment, AT&T & Verizon will follow soon.

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