The future of Telecommunication

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This assignment is to help you learn more about the history and current state of the radio industry. Please make sure you number your answers and complete all four questions.

1. First, listen to one of the old radio shows provided in the links below, or find a different radio program from the 1930s-50s. Next, find a CURRENT radio show or podcast and listen to it. Please choose a podcast you don’t normally listen to. The goal is to expose yourself to new content. (To find popular podcasts: http://analytics.podtrac.com/industry-rankings (Links to an external site.)). Then compare the two programs. What are the similarities and differences in quality and content? How has radio changed over the years? (3-5 paragraphs). Make sure you include a name and link to the current show or podcast that you listen to. Note: click on episode title below, not the “play” arrow.

Box 13 – Episode 1 – The First Letter (Alan Ladd) (Links to an external site.)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbMshRzPOZI

Boston Blackie (Blackie and the Fur Trade) old-time radio classic (Links to an external site.)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbMshRzPOZI

Abbott & Costello, Old Time Radio 421119 Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon (Links to an external site.)
Abbott & Costello, Old Time Radio 421119 Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon
youtube.com/watch?v=492vbkVGgVo&list=PLFeU7QgxX58QTaQ92H2HJvZcMcL3zAIvw&index=2

Blondie & Dagwood “Dagwood’s Icy Challenge” (6-18-44) (HQ) Old Time Radio Comedy (Links to an external site.)
youtube.com/watch?v=2oMP6sJ3QSo

1. Choose ONE of the following radio industry websites and discuss one article that interests you (1-2 paragraphs).

Inside Radio: http://www.insideradio.com/ (Links to an external site.)

Radio Ink: https://radioink.com/ (Links to an external site.)

1. Using one of the websites above, look up a job ad that might interest you. What is the job description and what are the qualifications?
2. Go to https://www.spotifyjobs.com/ (Links to an external site.) and look up one job position or student opportunity that might interest you. What is the job description and what are the qualifications?

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