Research Guides: Radio Studies: Internet resources

Internet resources

Broadcasting Yearbook, 1935-2010
The site is a searchable archive of all of the volumes in this annual. The publication ceased in 2010, but is still a valuable resource.
Inside Radio
Although you need a subscription for most of the information, you can see some of the previous quarterly ratings for radio stations in difference markets.
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Their mission is to collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform, and entertain through their archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to their resources.
National Association of Broadcasters
The NAB is a full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters.
National Public Radio (NPR)
NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public. Every day, NPR connects with millions of Americans on the air, online, and in person to explore the news, ideas, and what it means to be human. ...
National Radio Hall of Fame & Museum
The National Radio Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes and showcases contemporary talent from today's diverse programming formats, as well as the pioneers who shaped the medium during its infancy.
Old Time Radio Researchers Group
The OTRR Group is a community of enthusiastic fans, avid listeners, and strong supporters of “Old Time Radio". The group’s goals include restoring, preserving and sharing the classic shows from what is commonly known as the "Golden Age of Radio" (1930-1960).
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
RFE/RL's mission is to promote democratic values and institutions by reporting the news in countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. Their journalists provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate.
Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
RTDNA is the world’s largest professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession.
StationRatings
From Inside Radio, audience ratings for radio stations around the country. However, if a radio station does not subscribe to their service, their data is not included on this site.
World Radio History
This site is a non-profit, free online library about radio and radio broadcasting.
Youth Radio
Youth Radio promotes young people's intellectual, creative, and professional growth through training and access to media. Youth Radio’s media education, broadcast journalism, technical training and production activities provide unique opportunities in social, professional, and leadership development for youth, ages 14-24.

Internet resource(s) for Radio Programs

Audacy
Welcome to Audacy. Audacy is your new audio home for the news you need, the sports you love, the podcasts you crave and the music you can’t live without. ...
Old-Time Radio
This site features radio programs to the 1960s.
Old Radio Shows
OldRadioShows.org is a place to share some favorite old time radio shows and broadcasts from the web site owner's years of collecting. Streaming audio.
Old Time Radio
Enjoy radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, back before television was popular. Streaming audio.
Old Time Radio from Wikipedia
The old-time radio era, sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Radio, was an era of radio programming in the United States during which radio was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium.
OTR Network Library
The OTR Network Library is a free resource for Old Time Radio (OTR) fans. They have over 12,000 OTR shows available for instant listening.
Radio Station World
Not all the sections have information, but the ones that do are useful.
Vintage Radio Shows
This is subscription service. You pay for access to old radio shows. Unlimited downloaded audio files.