The Radio Station

by michael-c-keith-joseph-m-krause

The Radio Station, Sixth Edition is considered the standard work on this audio medium. It remains a concise and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations and the radio industry. A comprehensive blueprint, this book details the functions performed successfully within every well-known station. Not only will readers understand how each job is best performed, they will know how it meshes with the rest of the radio station staff. For readers uncertain of career goals, this book provides a solid foundation in who does what, when, and why. In a fresh and engaging style, The Radio Station details all departments within a radio station from the inside-out, covering technology to operations, and sales to syndication. It also offers an overview of how government regulations effect radio stations today and how radio stations have adapted to new communications technologies. The Sixth Edition of this classic text includes expanded sections on Internet radio, digital broadcasting, satellite programming, station clustering and consolidation, the wireless newsroom, industry economics and statistics, digital production equipment, revised station classifications, and updated rules and regulations.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Don Sainte-Johnn]

Review of The Radio Station: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet
by Michael C. Keith
The Radio Station: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet remains one of the most comprehensive overviews of the modern radio industry available for classroom use. Michael C. Keith successfully bridges traditional terrestrial broadcasting with the evolution of satellite and digital streaming platforms, making the book especially useful during a time of rapid media convergence.
The text excels at explaining station structure, programming formats, sales, management, regulation, and emerging technologies in clear, organized chapters that are accessible to undergraduate students. It provides strong foundational knowledge for those preparing to enter broadcasting or media management.
Strengths:
Thorough industry overview from analog roots to digital transformation
Practical discussion of programming formats and station operations
Balanced treatment of commercial, public, satellite, and internet radio

[Eric]

A good indicator of just how far radio has fallen. From when I still thought I'd be going into radio as a profession.

[Leed Nguyen]

good!

[Kruip]

The how to do book on radio!