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JournalISSN: 1937-6529

Journal of Radio & Audio Media 

Taylor & Francis
About: Journal of Radio & Audio Media is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Radio broadcasting & Broadcasting. It has an ISSN identifier of 1937-6529. Over the lifetime, 409 publications have been published receiving 3044 citations. The journal is also known as: JRAM & Journal of radio and audio media.


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TL;DR: This article considers the 2014 podcast Serial within a context of technical change and podcast histories, and argues that Serial is a significant moment in the history of podcasting.
Abstract: This article considers the 2014 podcast Serial within a context of technical change and podcast histories. Building on previous work, the author argues that Serial is a significant moment in the history of podcasting. Recent trends have shifted podcasts from iPods to networked screen-based mobile devices in smartphones and connected dashboards, locations where global brands enjoy a significant advantage. It is in this context that the author places Serial as cultural object.

128 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a survey was conducted of 354 fans of shows that are podcast and the results indicated that the bulk of the podcast users are well educated and affluent, and almost 90% of the users reported actually using the show they downloaded.
Abstract: This study examines the patterns and uses of podcast users. A survey was conducted of 354 fans of shows that are podcast. These fans were found via fan websites of the shows on Facebook and MySpace. The results indicate that the bulk of the podcast users are well educated and affluent. The respondents also prefer to listen to the podcasts via portable devices. Almost 90% of the users reported actually using the show they downloaded. Motivations of using podcasts include entertainment, timeshifting, library building, a favorable view of advertising and a social aspect of the podcasts that centers around discussing the shows with other fans. There is some evidence here to suggest that the social factor motivation is also a predictor of podcast use. Heavy users of podcasts also reported to not have a negative view of the advertisers who supported the podcasts.

126 citations

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TL;DR: In a follow-up study, this article examined the motivations of independent podcasters and found that they are highly engaged with their audiences and continue to seek new business models to support potential full-time podcasting.
Abstract: This article presents the results of a follow-up study examining the motivations of independent podcasters. Results from a web-based survey found that podcasting continues to be dominated by educated, professional males over 30, most of whom are not podcasting full-time. Podcasters are highly engaged with their audiences and continue to seek new business models to support potential full-time podcasting. Motivations for podcasting are consistent with the theory of produsage, which stresses the importance of community, feedback, and continual improvement. Podcasters take their activities seriously and see podcasting as an alternative to traditional radio.

73 citations

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TL;DR: The year 2005 went on to become ‘‘the year of the podcast’’, the emergence of the new medium being solidified in June 2015 when Apple upgraded to iTunes 4.9, the first version of the software to provide fully integrated podcast support; Apple’s new podcast directory made it simple for ordinary users to search for and subscribe to podcasts.
Abstract: Podcasting came of age in 2005, a full decade ago. The roots of podcasting date back to 2000, though, when software developer Dave Winer published RSS 0.92, a new version of the RSS (Rich Site Summ...

66 citations

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TL;DR: The authors explored the true crime podcast audience within the uses and gratifications theoretical frame using an online survey (n ǫ = n.308) and found that true crime podcasts audience is...
Abstract: This study explores the true crime podcast audience within the uses and gratifications theoretical frame. Using an online survey (n = 308), this study found that the true crime podcast audience is ...

55 citations

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No. of papers from the Journal in previous years
YearPapers
202312
202213
202134
202039
201941
201835