Radio in the Urban Context - Timalsina (2015)

Radio in the Urban Context: How Can Radio Attract Audiences of
Newer Municipalities of Nepal

Rajiv Timalsina

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Abstract:

Radio is mostly connected with rural areas, where other mass media forms seldom exist. The use of radio in urban context,. cannot be denied however; this has been well-exemplified in the aftermath of 7.8 M earthquake on 25 April 2015 and the subsequent aftershocks. New municipalities have been declared in Nepal without much preparations, and many lack basic infrastructures of transport, health and communications. Now that radio is thought of for the rural, the newly transformed municipalities too can use radio to raise discourse with urban audiences on different relevant urban issues.

Keywords: radio, urbanization, new municipalities, metropolitan, urban listener-ship, audiences.

Citations

APA (6th edition): 

Timalsina, R. (2015, July). Radio in the Urban Context: How Can Radio Attract Audiences of Newer Municipalities in Nepal. KCC Media Journal, I(1), 43-46.

MLA (7th edition): 

Timalsina, Rajiv. "Radio in the Urban Context: How Can Radio Attract Audiences of Newer Municipalities in Nepal". KCC Media Journal I:1. (2015): 43-46.

Community Radio - Dr. Acharya (2015)

Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal

Suresh Acharya, Ph.D.

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Abstract:

Radio broadcasting has proved an effective media in countries like Nepal, where majority of people are illiterate, economically poor and live in remote areas. Radio broadcasting is still the only means of mass communication for many to get information, entertainment and education. In this context, the invention of FM technology has brought revolution in the field of radio broadcasting. Furthermore, the emergence of the concept of community radio broadcasting has provided an immense opportunity for community people to own radio broadcasting, gain participation in news and program-production and independently run radio stations for the welfare of their community. But, this research has found the situation of community radio broadcasting in Nepal is not as optimistic, as many community radio stations either lack the competencies to run radio stations under this concept or they have an obligation to make money for survival instead of adopting non-profit motive of community radio. This article also tries to distinguish community radio and commercial radio, that is often seen intermingled with each other.

Keywords: community, commercial, FM radio, radio broadcasting, license, transmitter, radio programme.

Citations

APA (6th edition): 

Acharya, S. (2015, July). Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal. KCC Media Journal, I(1), 17-22.

MLA (7th edition): 

Acharya, Suresh. "Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal". KCC Media Journal I:1. (2015): 17-22.