Limites internacionais à expansão dos conteúdos

É um tema estruturante e de grande importãncia no futuro:

«During a five-day meeting in Geneva of the U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights, an unlikely coalition of delegates from developing nations and technology organizations such as Intel and the U.S. Telecom Association voiced strong objections to treaty provisions covering webcasting and "simulcasting" over broadcast or cable networks and computer networks»

fonte: «Webcasting Gets a Reprieve», Technology Review, Wade Roush, 8/5/06

Podcasts em Fátima?

Sim, mas a partir do Canadá...

«This Podcast contains special programming that can be found on Fatima Radio. This Podcast contains the Holy Rosary and Fatima News Update»

O HD em vários partes do mundo

Por inicaitiva da Broadcast Electronics: 

Puerto Rico: WPRM-FM, owned by Uno Radio Group, became the first station in Puerto Rico to adopt HD Radio in April 2005, using a BE FMI 31 HD Radio transmitter system into a separate antenna. San Juan, Puerto Rico, ranks as market 13 by Arbitron and is a highly saturated radio market with more than 120 radio stations in the area. This is the first reported HD Radio installation in the region, sparking interest in HD Radio in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Brazil: KISS-FM in Sao Paulo went on the air with HD Radio on Sept. 17, 2005, becoming the first station to transmit FM HD Radio in Brazil. The station is using BE’s FMI 73 transmitter package into a separate antenna.

New Zealand: On October 19, 2005, a BE HD Radio system delivered the first HD Radio signals heard in New Zealand. Transmitting on 106.1MHz from the Skytower in Auckland, the broadcast is under a special demonstration license from the Radio Spectrum Management division of the New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development.

Philippines: Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officiated HD Radio broadcasts in Baguio City on Nov. 9, after BE turned on the country’s first HD Radio station during a conference there.

France: Towercast, in partnership with independent broadcast syndicate SIRTI and NRJ Group, began broadcasting an HD Radio signal on 88.2MHz there in March 2006, using a BE low-powered transmission system. In the next phase of the trials, Towercast plans to multicast two or more channels of programming.

Thailand: In yet another digital radio first, BE installed an HD Radio system for a public radio network targeting mass transit commuters in Bangkok. The system was acquired by RNT Television, which has a contract to broadcast to buses in Thailand using a portion of existing licensed FM frequencies.

Indonesia: In April 2006, BE delivered the first AM HD Radio system in Asia. AM HD Radio went on the air in Surabaya, Indonesia, on 1,062kHz using a BE AM 10A transmitter.

Indonesia: Also in April, BE installed HD Radio FM on JDFI-FM 101.8MHz, part of the Prambors Radio Group in Jakarta.

fonte: «BE Works on HD Radio Around the World», 1/5/06, http://beradio.com/currents/radio_currents_050106/index.html#be

New Musical Express vai ter canal de música

«From Digital Music News: "Mercora will soon power a new online radio offering from NME.com, part of a deal announced Tuesday. NME.com,  a Time Warner Inc. company, will deliver a beta version of its MyNME Radio service  at the end of this quarter. The UK-based offering will tap into a Mercora architecture that resembles a streaming P2P file-sharing service. Mercora allows users to stream the personal collections of various members, and listeners can search for user-generated stations that contain specific content.

"Record labels have eyed Mercora suspiciously, especially given its close affinity to P2P-style sharing... Meanwhile, the NME deal is likely to expand the concept audience considerably... Kevin Heery, director of Digital Development at Time Warner subsidiary IPC Ignite, [said], 'our partnership with Mercora will provide this community with the ultimate music social network experience.'"

fonte: "Leading Uk music mag prepares own online radio service"

Nokia chega ao podcasting - para ganhar?

«The biggest S60 news of the week has been announcement of 3 new S60 NSeries multimedia computers by Nokia. In the Open Studio event Nokia demonstrated interesting beta version of forthcoming application. It’s a Nokia Podcasting Application! Manual, automatic and scheduled update of Podcasts is possible over 3G or WLAN. If you use it over cellular, flat rate data packet is absolutely necessary. The application itself is independent of a particular service or service provider. You can preview audio and video Podcasts while they are downloading. Search engine provides URLs as OPML files for summary and easy subscription. Also sending and receiving of Podcasts & links is possible over Bluetooth or MMS.»

(obrigado E.)

O iPod e televisão portátil

«Apple's video-capable fifth-generation iPod does put TV in your pocket»

O que é que posso fazer no carro? OUVIR livros...

A BMW propõe vários audio-books para ouvir em mp3, no computador ou - dizem - idealmente no carro!

«Put on your seatbelt and prepare for highs, lows and plenty of twists and turns. BMW, in conjunction with Random House, brings you BMW Audio Books, a unique series of specially- commissioned short stories showcasing the work of some of the finest contemporary writing talent. Each gripping audio book is yours to download for free. Listen to them on your MP3 player, your laptop or ideally, in the car. So sit back, hit play and enjoy the ride»

Como lembra o Edgard, a BMW está a fazer aquilo que a Mercedes já iniciara (ou é o contrário): «Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is testing their first iPod-compatible Audio Books at the New York Auto Show, open to the public March 25 - April 2, 2005 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Designed to brief potential Mercedes buyers about new car features, Audio Books provide in-depth digital "walk-around" narrations through the familiar, easy-to-use iPod unit. Interested consumers at the show can download Mercedes-Benz Audio Books to their own iPod for $2.95 each, or they can experience the walk-around narrations without charge on loaner iPods. Downloads of the Mercedes-Benz Audio Books will also be available for purchase at http://www.apple.com/itunes/»; http://www.mbusa.com/features/iPod/index.do

Os podcasts mais puxados são de entrevistas

Muito interessante, sem dúvida:

«São dois programas de entrevista - Pessoal e Transmissível e Contas de Cabeça - que ganham as preferências dos cibernautas que nos últimos quatro meses descarregaram podcasts da TSF»

fonte: «Entrevistas lideram 'top' de 'podcasts' da TSF», DN, 8/5/06, Marina Almeida

É a Time que o diz (sobre o podcasting)

«Agora que os iPods se tornaram tão populares como garrafas de água e telemóveis...»

Podcasts referidos:

BBC RADIO: FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

NPR: MOST E-MAILED STORIES

NBC’s Meet the Press

Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now!

THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW

ONION RADIO NEWS

maximumfun.org

(e mais...)

 

 

Impor fronteiras à rádio na net

Dizia-se que a rádio na internet acabava com uma das limitações maiores da rádio hertizana: o fim das fronteiras impsoats pela capacidade de cada emissor.

Uma nova disposição legal na Grã-Bretanha obriga as rádios que emitem música e transmitem pela net a pagar uma licença extra. Resultado: muitas rádios acabaram com o streaming para não residentes.

Este artigo do Guardian fala detalhadamente sobre isso (e sobre os direitos de autor, mais o problema da concorrência com as rádios dos EUA, que não têm esse problema e ganham mais mercado mundial, pela desistência das britânicas): «Will licensing kill the radio star? New rules on royalties are stifling British internet radio stations while allowing foreign rivals to broadcast into the UK unhindered», Guardian Unlimited, Wendy M. Grossman, May 4, 2006.

(dica: Chão de Papel)

Mais ambição para a rádio!

Falar em meios multimédia é esperar que a rádio aproveite para se lançar para voos mais ambiciosos - o El País acaba de lançar o 24 Horas? E por que é que uma rádio, muito mais se for informativa, não pode ter uma edição em papel, no mesmo esquema (aproveitando as notícias da sua página, os seus artigos de opinião, as suas entrevistas)? Falar em meio multimédia é o mesmo que dizer que cada um dos meios clássicos, per si, pode não ter futuro.

Canais de rádio num telemóvel («streaming»)

Alguns assinantes da Sprint (EUA) podem receber, desde o início do ano, três canais de rádio (de desporto) via «streaming»:

«“WFAN, WSCR and WIP are among CBS Radio’s most listened to stations in the country and we recognize that in today’s fast paced world, our listeners need immediate access and alternate ways to hear live broadcasts and news about their favorite sports teams,” commented Joel Hollander, chairman and CEO, CBS Radio. “CBS Radio seeks to partner with companies that will enhance the listener experience and we’re thrilled our stations will be offered through mSpot Sports service.”» (http://www.radioink.com/headlineentry.asp?hid=133387&pt=inkheadlines).

«“It’s basically what you have in your car radio, with a 30-second delay,” said Daren Tsui, MSpot CEO» (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/interactive/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001807316)

 

Uma coisa é querer derrotar o iPod´; outra conseguir, não é Sony?

«Attempts by Sony to lure customers away from the iPod have so far been disappointing. By now, the story is a tired one. Sony’s lineup of Network Walkman portable MP3 players have failed to put a dent in the dominant iPod, and Sony Connect has mostly been met with lukewarm reviews and consumer indifference. But despite the setbacks, the company is keeping its head in the portable MP3 game. Last week, Sony SVP Takao Yuhura met with the press to announce the arrival the next iPod killer, as well as a new download service to replace Connect. Unfortunately, Yuhura offered no details on the upcoming player/service pairing, leaving pundits wondering whether Sony will be more competitive this time around. Meanwhile, one executive close to the situation told Digital Music News that a new lineup of players will not carry ATRAC-3 compatibility, though that information has not been corroborated by additional sources.

So what will the next generation of digital music services look like for Sony? A possible clue may come from another Sony service called LocationFree TV, which allows PlayStation Portable (PSP) owners to receive television programming and other content wirelessly and on-the-road, all from a home-based unit. Like the SlingBox from Sling Media, the concept is all about content ubiquity and portability, and Sony could expand the platform to include portable MP3 players. Meanwhile, Yuhura was vague on when the new players would appear, only indicating that they will go on sale sometime next year.»

fonte: «Sony Targets iPod Once Again, New Strategy Emerges», Digoital Music News, Richard Menta, 1/5/06

Starbucks vende música

«Starbucks has masterfully created a winning consumer experience, and that thinking has guided its entry into music. The company has already featured CDs from a number of developing and superstar artists, including Antigone Rising, Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock, and The Rolling Stones. But according to Starbucks Entertainment president Ken Lombard, the end game has nothing to do with selling music. "We are not going to be a music company, and we are not going to change who we are," Lombard said during a MusEXPO keynote address on Monday in Los Angeles. "We are continuing to figure out how to create a world-class experience for our customers," Lombard noted.

Regardless of where the value play is, the company is clearly pushing an involved music agenda. Part of the opportunity, according to Lombard, lies in an alienated consumer that still craves great music. "We are connecting with customers that no longer have a music experience," Lombard said, who pointed to a "disenfranchised consumer". That means stepping outside of mainstream hits, and allowing for greater music discovery. "Ours is a focus that goes beyond the top 40, and we are digging deep to try to find good music," he said.

O impacto do PPM (mitos...)

«“Our belief, based on both years of experience and extensive analysis of PPM data, is that the things that have always made great stations successful will continue to do so when PPM data becomes the ratings currency.”»

«“Radio stations will have a lot more success under PPM if they spend less time thinking about how to game the system and more time developing compelling programming and building strong brands.”»

fonte: «Coleman Addresses “PPM Myths” For Houston Programmers», Radio Ink, 2/5/06

Um quarto dos utilizadores da internet vai ouvir podcasts?

Eis um estudo que me parece muito duvidoso (muito, mesmo...). Mas mesmo assim aqui vai:

«According to a national [Inglaterra] survey from independent research agency, BMRB, latest figures suggest that over 10% of the adult population have downloaded a podcast in the last 6 months and figures will continue to grow.
Among adult internet users, 17% have downloaded a “podcast” in the last 6 months (rising to 28% among 16-24 year olds) and 24% are likely to download a podcast in the next 6 months.
“The findings suggest that up to 7.9 million adults could be downloading podcasts in the next 6 months, which represents a massive opportunity for advertisers and media owners alike,” said BMRB marketing director Steve Cooke.»

fonte: «A quarter of all adult internet users will listen to a “Podcast” in the next 6 months», BMRB, 15/3/06

O DRM tenta a sua sorte nos EUA

(onde a emissão AM/OM ainda está pujante)

«DRM Updates Available at NAB2006» (http://www.nabshow.com/)

 

A audiência da rádio na net está a aumentar

É este estudo (Arbitron/Edison Media Research study, "The Infinite Dial: Radio's Digital Platform", http://www.arbitron.com/downloads/digital_radio_study.pdf) que o diz:

«The study shows the number of weekly Internet radio listeners nationwide has jumped 50% over last year -- which means that now 12% of the U.S. population regularly tune in to Internet radio»

Desregular as licenças de curto alcance

A OFCOM britânica apresentou propostas para liberalizar a actividade das RSL, restricted service licences (RSL):

«Restricted Service Licences (RSLs) are issued under the Broadcasting Act on FM and AM to provide radio services within a particular establishment (long-term – up to five years), such as a university campus or hospital, or during an event (short-term - typically 28 days), such as Ramadan. Almost 500 short-term RSLs were granted in 2005, while 128 long-term licences have been issued. RSLs provide an inexpensive means for non-professional broadcasters to reach their audiences; licences are issued on a first come, first served basis but include certain restrictions as a result.

Ofcom is proposing:

• to allow commercial organisations, such as shopping centres and theme parks, to apply for long-term RSLs;
• to reduce restrictions on issuing short-term RSLs in a location where a commercial or community radio licence has been granted or where it is being advertised; and
• to issue long-term RSLs for periods of less than five years upon request (...)»

fonte: «Deregulation of restricted radio broadcasting services», Ofcom, http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2006/04/nr_20060426

Um exemplo da rádio sem criatividade

EXiste um livro, publicado nos EUA, que regista dezenas de milhares de canções por tópicos - os mais inconcebíveis. Depois, os animadores das rádios (que não têm playlist...) programam as suas sequências temáticas com esses temas. É do meu ponto de vista um exemplo da rádio previsível, formatada em excesso, em que o animador já nem pensa...

Sobre o livro: http://www.greenbookofsongs.com/

Uma curiosidade: Corey Deitz apresenta os temas para assinalar o nascimento do novo filho de Tom Cruise e Katie Holmes (como se fosse preciso música para assinalar isso...):

This week:

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Have Baby Girl

Song/Artist/Album (ST=Soundtrack)

Blessed	Elton John	Made In England
God Bless The Child	Blood, Sweat & Tears	Blood, Sweat & Tears
Growing Up	Peter Gabriel	Up
Isn't She Lovely	Stevie Wonder	Songs In The Key Of Life
You're Having My Baby	Paul Anka	70s Party Killers