A news Service for online radio stations?

[Globalcityradio]

In 2011, I started investigating the cost of bringing News to my station. There were issues with regard to OfCom rules and 'sponsoring' the news, if I tried to make it self financing. I spoke to all the usual sources for purchasing news and I just thought they were to expensive for audio only internet broadcasters and not packaged generically enough for stations to simply rebroadcast the news packages.

So, I am looking again at a 'News Room' Service for us and other broadcasters. A subscription based service, produced by an in house team of staff journalists. World news, no political Spin. Is there an appetitite for this among broadcasters? Do Internet Broadcasters want world news?


Any feedback useful, I have not though t this through. Our listener demographic is north of 35.

[ericchilton]

Richard. I am a brodcast journalist....25 years in local tv markets around the southeast. I currently host the weekday morning show for a CBS affiliate in central North Carolina. I might be able to help you with this. Lets chat on the phone soon to see what comes up. (336) 327-1447. Until then, I invite you to check out my podcast "Wait, I Know This!" we interview celebrities from the 60s, 70s and 80s and talk about all things retro pop culture. www.waitiknowthis.com. My audio version of the podcast can be found at http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/33219 or http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web...d=33219&cmd=tc . Lets talk soon.

[Globalcityradio]

Thanks for response can you let me know time difference and whether you have a Skype address? We can talk this week.


QUOTE=ericchilton;3692]Richard. I am a brodcast journalist....25 years in local tv markets around the southeast. I currently host the weekday morning show for a CBS affiliate in central North Carolina. I might be able to help you with this. Lets chat on the phone soon to see what comes up. (336) 327-1447. Until then, I invite you to check out my podcast "Wait, I Know This!" we interview celebrities from the 60s, 70s and 80s and talk about all things retro pop culture. www.waitiknowthis.com. My audio version of the podcast can be found at http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/33219 or http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web...d=33219&cmd=tc . Lets talk soon.[/QUOTE]

[ericchilton]

waitiknowthis is my Skype account name

[Carolinaclassichits]

Hey Eric. I'm in Reidsville and launched CarolinaClassicHits.com back in January. It's doing well and I'd like a little news presence in the mornings between 6A & 9A, preferably headlines and 60 seconds or less. The station, while worldwide, puts the emphasis on The Carolinas with a more R&B lean, 70s intensive and Beach Music. If you have any ideas, let me know. The station sounds live but is totally self-contained and automated. Thanks.

[ericchilton]

Hi there. Would love to chat with you about a service I can provide. Please call me at 336-327-1447. THX.