Full-service radio explained

Full service radio is a type of radio format characterized by a mix of music programming and a large amount of locally-produced and hyperlocal programming, such as news and discussion focusing on local issues, news, sports coverage, interviews, call-in segments, and sometimes religious content.^{[1] [2]} The aim of full service radio is to provide a one-stop shop for listening needs and serve a wider demographic. Music played may be a variety or catered to a certain demographic, usually by local DJs.^{[3] [4]} Full service radio saw a decline after television became widespread in the 1950s.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Geller, Valerie . Creating Powerful Radio: Getting, Keeping and Growing Audiences News, Talk, Information & Personality Broadcast, HD, Satellite & Internet . 2009-10-15 . Taylor & Francis . 978-1-136-02401-6 . en.
2. Book: Lochte, Bob . Christian Radio: The Growth of a Mainstream Broadcasting Force . 2015-02-16 . McFarland . 978-1-4766-0938-6 . en.
3. Book: Amir, Sayed Mohammad . A Career in Radio: Understanding the Key Building Blocks . 2024-02-20 . Taylor & Francis . 978-1-003-85385-5 . en.
4. Web site: Johnston . Jessica . 2018-11-08 . The Wolf country radio celebrates 70th anniversary with operation expansion . 2024-07-16 . Y-City News.
5. Book: Rossman, Gabriel . Climbing the Charts: What Radio Airplay Tells Us about the Diffusion of Innovation . 2012-07-22 . Princeton University Press . 978-1-4008-4244-5 . en.
6. Book: Lyon, L. B. . Scribe: The Newsletter for Christian Broadcast News . 2004 . PLUSCOM . en . Full Service Radio.