AM Radio is Dying a Slow Death With a Lot of Static (ep.273)

The decline of AM Radio has been a long-standing issue in the radio industry, and the trend of it being removed from infotainment dashboards is only further exacerbating the issue. With the rise of online streaming services and podcasts, AM Radio has struggled to keep up with the times and maintain its relevance among audiences.<br />For programmers and operators of AM Radio stations, the impact of this decline can be significant. With fewer listeners tuning in, ad revenue can decrease, making it harder to sustain the station financially. Additionally, programming decisions become more challenging as stations try to balance the needs and interests of their remaining audience with the need to attract new listeners.<br />However, it's important to note that the decline of AM Radio does not necessarily spell the end of radio as a whole. FM radio has continued to thrive and evolve, and newer technologies such as satellite radio and internet radio have also emerged as viable options for listeners. As the radio industry continues to adapt and innovate, it's likely that we'll see new opportunities and possibilities for both programmers and audiences alike. KOP weighs all those options. <br />AM/FM Radio ‘Essential’ To 72% Of Drivers, Finds DTS https://radioink.com/2023/04/13/am-fm-radio-essential-to-72-of-drivers-finds-dts/ <br />Can The Industry And Congress Keep AM Radio In The Dashboard? https://www.insideradio.com/free/can-the-industry-and-congress-keep-am-radio-in-the-dashboard/article_956884be-d77a-11ed-8aba-73d167ea3d00.html<br />Farm Broadcasters Join Fight To Keep AM In The Dashboard. https://www.insideradio.com/free/farm-broadcasters-join-fight-to-keep-am-in-the-dashboard/article_309e1ed6-d9cd-11ed-af43-3385b3c46ab5.html<br />Steve Forbes On AM: Remedies Are 'Small Change.' https://www.insideradio.com/free/steve-forbes-on-am-remedies-are-small-change/article_b6026a58-d8fd-11ed-bcb3-23e3c3f7d119.html<br />Audacy Insights: ‘The Buggles Were Wrong. Radio Killed The Video Star.’ https://www.insideradio.com/free/au