Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Technological Changes

Question 1

Only being able to listen to news at specific/given times e.g. on the hour

Old

Answer 1

Being able to download episodes of radio and podcasts to listen anywhere at anytime offline. Listeners are also provided with regular updates.

Current

Question 2

Fixed programming schedule which audiences have no choice in consuming/listening to.

Old

Answer 2

Audiences have a variety of choice of podcasts and radio stations. There is a diverse range of mainstream and specialised radio stations tailored to a wide range of tastes. More than one show is avaliable at any time.

Current

Question 3

Programmes targeting specific and specialised audiences FIXED - mainly through analogue radio

Old

Answer 3

Radio stations and podcasts can target a diverse range of audiences with the freedom to choose whatever they want to consume.

Current

Question 4

Less emphasis on the host - more so on the content, music, event, discussion etc.

Old

Answer 4

Hosts form synthetic personalisation with listners, causing them to form parasocial relationships with the hosts.
This can draw in loyal audiences.

Current