Reply #12: How Was AAR Instrusive Or Propreitory?

[KharmaTrain]

You lost me there. I'm familiar with Real and Internet Radio...I have had interests in this area for nearly a decade...and initially was a supporter of Real Networks but moved away from it around 2000 when other platforms became available and easier to use. But I don't see how this ties into the AAR situation.

If there's a finger to point for failure it Evan Cohen...who founded the network and then left it in a hole Glaser and others had to dig it out of. I suggest viewing "Left Of The Dial" that gives a great view into those early days and the albatross this guy put around the network they were never able to shag.

Radio is at a crossroads...unlike television, there's no clear path to its digital future. Is it Internet Radio? Is it HD Radio? Is it Satellite? The field is muddled and full of conflicting interests that have hampered radio's transition and cheapened its value. Internet radio needs to get untethered...and it will...and IMHO it will be the ultimate winner in the ditigal game, but in the meantime, there's some tough days ahead.

From my vantage point, I see lots of opportunities ahead...it's just gonna take a while for things to shake out.

Cheers...