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Encyclopedia > Radio format

A radio format or programming format describes the overall content broadcast on a radio station. Radio formats are frequently employed as a marketing tool, and constantly evolve. Music radio; All-news radio; Sports radio; Talk radio and Weather radio describe the operation of different genres of radio format and each format can often be sub-divided into many speciality formats. A radio station is a sound broadcasting service. ... It has been suggested that Product marketing be merged into this article or section. ... Music radio is a radio format where music is the primary source of broadcast content on both commercial and non-commercial stations. ... All-news radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcast of news. ... Sports-talk radio is a form of talk radio devoted entirely to discussion and broadcast of sporting events. ... Talk radio is a radio format which features discussion of topical issues. ... Weatheradio is a special radio service available over much of North America that transmits weather warnings and forecasts 24 hours a day. ...

See: List of music radio formats

Music radio formats constantly evolve and each format can often be sub-divided into many speciality formats. ...

See also

The following is a sub-list of broadcasting station categories which employ singular or combination radio formats and are further defined in application by the market which they serve:


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Radio Station Format Guide (1710 words)
This is a format so named as to distinguish itself from Top 40 stations of the past, which played primarily singles.
A format which became briefly popular in the 90`s was the "Jammin' Oldies" format, which featured randb oldies from the late 60's and 70's.
This format is primarily aimed at older adults and is sometimes referred to as "Adult Standards" or "Nostalgia" format.
CBS RADIO - Home (575 words)
At CBS RADIO, we recognize that a work force comprised of a wide variety of perspectives, viewpoints and backgrounds is integral to our continued success.
This is a fundamental way of doing business at CBS RADIO, and we continue to be steadfast in our goal of being diverse and representative of the public we serve.
CBS RADIO owns and operates 144 stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets.
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