[BC] WOLF-FM

[Gary Blau]

WOLF is a small one man operation, and as such must survive from
whatever revenue can be found.
Think of it in the same light as a small local radio station, with even
greater sales hurdles and resistance to overcome.  Experienced
broadcasters who no doubt sell everything that's not nailed down,
including PSA's, should understand this. 
 
Why banner ads in a media player (minimize the player and the banners go
away: end of trauma) or even 3 or 4 audio spots per hour should be so
objectionable, while 18-30 units an hour on 'real' radio escapes
comparison, makes little sense.   

This double standard that internet radio is subjected to fascinates me.  
Guys like WOLF should be commended for helping blaze the trail in this
new industry, and catching the arrows in the back.  I wish him great
success.

I admit, I'm a little sensitive in this area.

g
  

Dave Dunsmoor wrote:
> 
>     Well, I just "tuned in" to WOLF-FM on the internet (saw the article in
> RW), and wasn't favorably impressed. First the display I have selected on
> MediaPlayer (a boring scope display) for default was commandeered by
> annoying ads from WOLF, and second, I found no place on the website to offer
> them feedback (and I surely would have).
> 
>     So, that's one internet audio stream that won't grace my desktop again.
> Music was "ok", nothing great, no reason to go back. I'll stick with
> terrestrial radio, thank you.
> 
>     Any other opinions?