In a very Public Radio way, Radiohead is going to sell its new album, In Rainbows, by letting consumers set the price they’re comfortable paying. They can set their own price – or pay nothing – in order to access the music.
And of course, that has similarities to the Public Radio model. Listeners can choose to support their local station with a check – or they can simply opt to enjoy the programming without paying a dime.
Of course, Radiohead is going to do it without those annoying pledge drives.
As the music industry searches for a new revenue model, this one will be worth watching.
President & Founder at Jacobs Media
Fred Jacobs founded Jacobs Media in 1983, and quickly became known for the creation of the Classic Rock radio format.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Don’t forget…NPR can charge nothing because your tax dollars give them the free ride. Radiohead will have to go it alone w/o your tax dollars hard at work. Should be interesting and kudos to Radiohead.