Posted in On the Air, Advertising v. Reality on April 21st, 2008 2 Comments »
I was sitting here watching the Rockets playoff game and on comes and ad for 94.5 The Buzz, KTBZ, Houston’s “alternative” rock station. Like any other Clear Channel joint, it’s a station I have long since abandoned as an option for my listening pleasure, but I was curious what bands they would show in […]
Posted in Music, On the Air on March 5th, 2007 8 Comments »
The last few days have provided a pair of interesting decisions handed down by our federal government regarding the regulation of broadcast and internet radio. There’s some good news and some not so good news.
First, the bad news. On Friday, the US Copyright Royalty board announced new rates for internet webcasting of music. […]
Posted in News/Media Rants, On the Air on November 4th, 2006 No Comments »
I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve heard and furrowed my brow (and harumphed!) at radio ads for Wild Turkey. They are pretty much stupid and deserve scorn. However, I noticed a very strange thing today. Those ads seem to be remarkably similar to ads for “rich chocolate” Ovaltine.
In the WT ads, you have […]