Audience Control in Radio and Music

Music and Radio in its early years

Technology advancements over time

Little-to-no audience control

Have to listen to whatever is on or nothing at all

Limited source options

People plan their days around timing of favorite shows

Market Growth

Increased Profitability

Expanded content offerings

More media content and availability options

More media companies

Consolidation of media companies

Increased cultural influence

Reflects culture more than it influences

Changing cultural morals and content tastes

Shift to digital media

Change in revenue models

Individual control over content

iTunes, Spotify, Podcasts, etc.

Increased profits for conglomorates

Reduced options for consumers and creators

More options for creators outside of major labels/media companies

More options for consumers to chose what they listen to

Increase in audience

Growing Audience Control