Bob's Radio and TV

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

HAL 9000 replica's crowdfunding project goes bust

A crowdfunding project for a voice-activated HAL 9000 replica has gone bust after the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Are your home electronics spying on you?

FORT MYERS, Fla. Some household electronics may act as spies that gather information that can be used against you. Amazon Echo and Google Home keep audio recordings in iCloud when they are activated. These devices, including cellphones, can store data that can be used in court, according to Fort Myers cybersecurity expert Greg Scasney. That’s […]

10 Desirable Docks That Turn Your iPhone Into a Desk Phone

Do you work at a desk and own an iPhone? These devices turn your Apple smartphone into a landline-style phone, complete with handset.

Phone Trade-In vs. Selling: Which One Pays Off?

When you buy a new iPhone or Android phone, you can trade in or sell your old phone. Learn the pros and cons of each strategy, and which pays more.

What It's Like Doing a Radio Show From Home

Sounds like fun right? Sit home, play music, talk every once and a while, sounds pretty easy. Oh, how I wish it was that easy.

3 Ways to Prepare For Your Next TV, Radio or Podcast Interview

Entrepreneurs, business owners and other subject matter expertsshould seize any opportunity to be broadcast interviews. Here are three tips for preparing for broadcast -- TV, radio or podcast -- interviews. The key: do your homework and practice, practice, practice.

TV and tech, learning to live together

Just as video killed the radio star, it was once thought that the web posed a mortal threat to the TV industry. Viewers would construct their own schedules, create their own programmes and refuse to watch any advertising, denying channels their lifeblood.

6 Ways to Keep Your Radio Station's Events From Growing Stale

Annual radio promotions can become repetitive and stale, but there are 6 steps a station's team can take to ensure evergreen events stay fresh - and successful.

Four real-life tips to get the most from your live TV interview

Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld epitomizes how to conduct a live TV interview remotely. Remember to keep eye contact wit!h your interviewer and audience.

Syncing Radio And Out-of-Home: An Actual Thing You Can Do

It's possible to sync radio ads and digital billboards to reach drivers with cross-channel messaging – but scale, targeting options and measurement are roadblocks to adoption. For one, there’s just not that much inventory available programmatically yet. “It’s nascent,” admitted Mark van de Crommert, CEO of Mediasynced, an Amsterdam-based TV/online syncing company that recently released... Continue reading »

A Look at the Best Two Way Radio Options for You

A head-to-head look at the XPR3300 vs. CP200D two way radios.

How do you wear your radio on scene?

One study claims the radio should also be worn on a strap under your coat; do you agree?

Tips from Ira Glass on making better radio

From the early days of This American Life, the show’s creator offers a peek into its approach to storytelling.

6 Steps To Improve Your Radio Calls