Is all radio going to "pay to listen"

Mark Metdker · From: North Central Texas, USA

Maybe you have, or maybe you haven't heard about the deal Howard Stern just signed. It is the biggest deal ever signed in the history of radio. 5 years, $500 million dollars. But, to hear him you will have to pay for satellite radio. I think it is about $12 bucks a month. I feel we are in the early stages of a "pay to listen" transformation in radio. I think this is only the beginning. Most of us have cable TV now, years ago we would have thought it was nuts to pay to watch TV. I think it's kinda the same thing.
Who would have ever thought people would pay for bottled water when you can get it free from the faucet!

Now, I'm gonna throw out a hot opinion. I think I would pay for radio, if I could get exactly what I want from it. The types of music I like with little or no commercials. Not a lot of talk. That's why I listen to internet radio stations when I am at home.

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Rick Garrett · From: Tyler, Texas

I had satelite radio and hated it. Too many commercials and when they go to a break the volume gets louder just like on your tv at home. I still have the radio but I cancelled the service. In my opinion it just wasn't worth 10 bucks a month. Didn't try Sirius though so maybe its different.

Rick

b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

Not about 'Steel Players' - moved to 'Music'.

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