Powerhouse Radio, Kingsley Smith
Powerhouse Radio, Kingsley Smith
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Powerhouse Radio
Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth

Author: Kingsley Smith

Narrator: Kingsley Smith

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/28/2024


Synopsis

Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth; My True AM - FM - Satellite - and Audio Streaming Survival Story by Kingsley H. Smith is an authentic true story about adversity, failure, and ultimate success. Smith performed on-air as an engaging radio personality and off-air as a program director in the hyper competitive radio broadcasting field.Despite roadblocks, the author details how he took advantage of growth opportunities offered at both general market and Black commercial radio stations in the Philadelphia radio market. Experiences at Southern New Jersey radio stations are carefully detailed.When the story expands to Washington, DC and Smith’s NPR management responsibilities, this radio memoir documents what public broadcasting really creates. You’ll learn what listener sponsored media attempts to do domestically and internationally, all in the public interest.You’ll come along for the ride at the launch of satellite radio when the author and his team prepare two channels for a new world of digital subscribers across the USA.What you must know to create a memorable internet radio online audio music streaming service is discussed in depth in a chapter about Smith’s fifteen years as a Live365 producer.Music radio personality hosts have opinions about the music they play for their broadcast audience. So does Kingsley. You’ll get five crafted opinions in reviews about five award winning popular culture music artists expressed by the author in the paperback, eBook, and audiobook.Radio is a cultural constant that survives despite innovative competitors. Smith’s Powerhouse Radio story begins in New York City, touches down at multiple USA destinations, and passes through Berlin, Germany. The narrative doesn’t end there. Experience the whole journey, in the full story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Book on April 01, 2024

Powerhouse Radio offers a captivating exploration of radio culture, particularly since the 1970s, through the experiences of Kingsley Smith. Smith, a passionate African American radio enthusiast, provides readers with a unique window into the evolving world of radio broadcasting. This book effective......more

Goodreads review by Robin on June 11, 2024

"Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth” by Kingsley H. Smith is an inspiring and insightful memoir that explores the evolution of radio broadcasting since the 1970s. His exploration of practical and historical differences is both informative and intriguing, shedding light on aspects o......more

Goodreads review by Steven on April 22, 2025

The author of this book spent many years in the cutthroat world of radio as on on-air personality and program director. This is his true account of what it was like to make it to the highest echelons of the radio industry in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. This nonfiction account is tol......more

Goodreads review by Diana on April 24, 2025

Powerhouse Radio is not only a journey through the evolution of radio, but also a story of resilience and love for communication. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end, and I definitely recommend it to those who work in media, as well as to those simply curious about the world of broadcasting. I......more