How relevant is internet radio in Cleveland?

[ClevelandRadioFan]

I'm just wondering about this because of the Peyton Hillis/LeCharles Bentley/Glenn Moore Halloween debacle.

I'm just curious. How does the local media treat a guy like Glenn Moore? I'm assuming he has the same media credentials as other media members. Is he looked down on? Is he respected?

It seems like I hear his name a lot, yet he doesn't work for what I'd consider the legit newsmedia. Is Glenn Moore the future? And would his type of schtick work in any other market outside of Cleveland? Are there guys like him in the big markets?

It's all so strange.

 

[OhioMediaWatch]

I have no response to the original question...not falling into that trap.

I will note that LeCharles himself has apparently started his own Internet radio feed:

http://lbentleyradio.com

 

[74WIXYGrad]

Could be where he's biding his time until his non-compete is up.

 

[OhioMediaWatch]

In The Trenches Radio is the world’s first internet radio station that is designed solely for the sports fan. I’ve come to realize that fans are looking for honest insight that doesn’t have any hidden agendas or bias. ITTR will deliver this by featuring current and former athletes that will host their very own shows along with accredited media members that have a proven track record of presenting honest and thoughtful commentary. The growth of this station will be exciting and I look forward to tomorrow.

Looks like he's starting more than just an outlet for himself. Did I see a show listed with Maurice Clarett???

 

[74WIXYGrad]

Did I see a show listed with Maurice Clarett???

Should be called "You're 15 minutes are long over!"

 

[ClevelandDZ]

I think it's extremely relevant, but I'm admittedly a little biased.

Here's the thing. As everything stands right now, Internet radio has grown into a 'breeding ground' of sorts, where tomorrow's talent can hone their skills doing real, live radio programming without the pressures that come with an FCC license. And believe me, we internet radio providers are OK with that for now, because we see the big picture.

5 years from now. Every car has an internet connection of some kind, be it a 'mobile hot spot' itself or a 'Sync' system, or otherwise. All of the sudden, getting internet radio in the car is as easy as typing a web address into your radio or smartphone and driving away.

That's when the game changes. Internet radio will have the same reach as terrestrial. We're not there yet, but we're not that far from it either.

 

[DToTheJ]

DZ: I would say the game changer (to borrow a well-worn sports idiom) in Internet radio was when CBS Radio finally decided to stream their radio stations. You may recall that, for the longest time under Mel Karmazin's watch, CBS Radio had not gone this route.

(And yes, I admit I am a little biased, too - see my signature ;D .)

 

[ClevelandDZ]

DZ: I would say the game changer (to borrow a well-worn sports idiom) in Internet radio was when CBS Radio finally decided to stream their radio stations. You may recall that, for the longest time under Mel Karmazin's watch, CBS Radio had not gone this route.

(And yes, I admit I am a little biased, too - see my signature ;D .)

Yeah, that was huge for the Internet radio movement, but it's still just a stream of a terrestrial feed. There is some quality internet radio works out there, but the mindset that a lot of 'veteran' radio people and fans have about it not being 'real radio' holds it back a bit. For now.

Just like any other 'innovation' - Once technology catches up with the demand for a product, things will be different. But for now....we're second class (in stature only, not content).

 

[dasfonzie]

possibly more relevant in march? I dunno, but MWL has dropped a subtle hint on Facebook not too long ago

 

[johnbasalla]

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the internet-only station used by students at Kent State. The Program Director said that their biggest listenership is in the evenings and they've seen a high of about 100 listeners.