The problem was clear. But the solution required something unprecedented: getting one of the most competitive industries in the world to work together.
With FM and DAB, listeners could switch between stations on one device without a moment’s thought. But streaming created chaos – thousands of websites, hundreds of apps, fragmented experiences.
With FM and DAB, listeners could switch between stations on one device without a moment’s thought. But streaming created chaos – thousands of websites, hundreds of apps, fragmented experiences.
Eventually, the industry would come together behind a simple vision: agree on technology, compete on content.
Getting rivals to agree meant solving technical challenges nobody had tackled before. It meant creating a space where all parties were on an equal footing. It meant putting short-term thinking to one side.
This was about the long-term survival of radio – this is the story of Radio Player.
