File this one under "the landscape is changing". Infinity Broadcasting announces the world's first all podcast radio station with KYCY in San Francisco.
Beginning May 16th, AM 1550/KYCY will become KYOU, where listeners will upload their podcasts to the station and the station will choose which one's will be broadcast.
- Could this be a testing ground for new radio talent? Yes.
- Will Adam Curry submit his Daily Source Code? Don't know.
- Will the station allow sponsors within the podcasts? Don't know, but that is interesting as podcast networks are forming
- How much revenue can the station generate? If there is ratings success, there will be lots of $'s involved. There could be lots of local revenue as well due to the niche marketing opportunities
Keep your eye on this one!
[link] to Wired on-line article (4/27/05); great job Xeni!
Looks like my prediction back in December ("Adam Curry replaces Howard Stern!") is coming to fruition, sort of...
Thanks Matt for the heads up!
**UPDATE**
Dave Slusher has some interesting points here for current podcasters. I think I hear Tom Cruise in the background on the phone with Rod Tidwell...good point Dave.
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tags: podcasting | radio | infinity radio
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