CASE STUDY: INTERNET-ENABLED RADIO/PODCASTING - INNOVATION MANAGEMENT & NEW BUSINESS MODELS

How could traditional radio stations benefit from recent socio-technological developments such as podcasting? And what about the commercial viability of "new unconventional" radio stations, some of which effectively capitalise on volunteer contributions (of course, on the other hand, it should be noted that upon first glance such practices are predicated on the potential for end-user innovation and empowerment)? Which revenue-streams & business-models are being endangered or made possible precisely because of these developments? This case study aims at discussing and exploring such questions.

The links below are the essential background reading for this case-study:

• Wikipedia entry for podcasting
• September 2005 First Monday article entitled "Podcasting: A new technology in search of viable business models"
• KYOURADIO: World's 1st podcast-based radio station & related article

The "Social collaborative filtering" way to listen to radio & play music

• Last.fm
• Pandora

Streaming

• Shoutcast.com

More...

• Launchcast
• Nova Planet (FR)