Episode 275: Rethinking Radio

Episode 275 originally broadcast on September 11, 2010

It’s not your Daddy’s radio! The Internet has changed everything—including the way we get our music. We visit with two innovators who are reshaping our tunes and how we get them. Featured Guest Pat Fant, co-founder of RFC Media, produces custom online streams. Then flashback to our 2008 interview with Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora.

School of Business 09/11/10

Russ and John present the show that features entrepreneurs, the people who make BUSINESS happen. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—observation from American author Howard Newton; This Week in Business History includes such musical notes as the composing of our National Anthem, the birth of Hank Williams and the launch of Super Mario Brothers; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—discount airline Ryanair makes a questionable suggestion.

Pat Fant - RFC Media

It’s not your Daddy’s radio station! In fact, it not even called a radio station; Pat Fant calls it Brand-casting. RFC Media creates custom Internet radio stations for online streaming to promote a brand. A retailer can have their music mix broadcast through a retail store location and, if customers enjoy the mix, they can log onto the retailer’s website and continue listening. Pat Fant, co-founder of RFC Media, may have developed a new income stream for Internet radio. Hmmm, interesting!

Flashback - Tim Westergren founder of Pandora

Flash back with Russ to our interview with Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora, an Internet-based music distribution company with an exciting difference. In this segment, Westergren talks about his genius Music Genome Project, and how it creates a personal music experience for every listener; and about the challenges of startup funding during the dot-com bust.