Infinity launching "KYOU Radio" on KYCY-AM
Infinity's Talk KYCY-AM San Francisco will convert itself into a podcasting format with the name "KYOURADIO." All the content will be submitted by listeners and be available on the radio station and streamed online at www.kyouradio.com beginning 5/16. Indeed, the calls will change as well to KYOU-AM, as it is currently unused.
"We're always thrilled when we can incubate new programming ideas and bring them to life on our radio stations in ways we never before imagined," said Infinity CEO Joel Hollander. "Whether it's creating original formats or adapting new technology to our existing business, Infinity is leading the charge for unique listening experiences. There is a profound shift underway in the way we use technology that allows everyone to have a voice. KYOURADIO harnesses that power by serving our listeners with content developed by them for them and offering a platform to share it with the rest of the world."
Users are now able to upload their podcasts of varying lengths for free at www.kyouradio.com where it will be eligible to be selected for broadcast. Programming will be determined by listener interests and feedback, and evaluated on a daily basis.
RBR observation:
More and more, it is obvious Infinity is willing and able to take chances and experiment with new media, instead of complain about it. We assume XM and Sirius will copycat this move by traditional radio as well.
Here's the station's mantra:
Do you have the feeling that things are moving faster than they were a year ago, or even a few months ago? That keeping up with the latest trends in culture and technology is almost a full time job? In 1965, the co-founder of Intel, a guy named Gordon Moore, outlined a theory that said the number of transistors on a memory chip would double every 18 months: Moore's Law. Turned out he was right.
Take podcasting for example. It didn't exist 10 months ago. Now it seems that a day doesn't go by without an article appearing somewhere talking about something related to podcasting. If you believe everything you read, and who doesn't, podcasting is being championed as the great equalizer.
KYOURADIO is the first radio station in the world to get all of its programming from podcasts. Everyday we'll feature new, innovative and cutting edge programs produced by people like you. Your original thoughts and sounds will be broadcast in San Francisco on the revolutionary 1550 KYCY-AM and streamed worldwide at KYOURADIO.com.
We envision KYOURADIO as a station for the people. We think you have something to say and we want to hear it. You're out there creating, riffing, ranting and raving and Infinity is going to give voice to your vision. In fact, we want to share it with the world. KYOURADIO will no doubt evolve over time, but our intention is to make the experience as real as possible. Input from the world at large will provide lots of inspiration and plenty of constructive criticism.
Doesn't everyone have a streak of genius waiting to be heard? Welcome to OPEN SOURCE RADIO.
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