On Jan 5, 5:47*am, Dave wrote:
Bob Campbell wrote:
"Dave" wrote in message
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Both also stream their broadcasts on the net, as do most stations
these days. * KGO is even in iTunes. * Callers can come from anywhere
in the world.

Yes, but they don't show up in the Arbitrary ratings.

Exactly. * Callers from outside of their primary listening area are
meaningless. * Its all about local listeners as far as local advertisers
are concerned. * *Mike's muffler shop in San Francisco doesn't care that
I am listening via the web on the east coast, since I am not going to
drive my car 3000 miles to get a new muffler.

- There is way too much emphasis on revenue.
-*Not enough emphasis on service.
-*Radio should educate and inform, and have fun doing it.
- The best stations were the ones run by eccentrics.

Dave,

Commercial AM & FM Radio and TV is a Business.

PBS TV and NPR Radio are Public Services.

the business of radio is a business ~ RHF

RHF wrote:


the business of radio is a business ~ RHF
.

A business that worked better (for the listeners especially) when
companies could not own more than 12 radio stations. Diversity is good
for society.