Piedmont Communications

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Should You Wear Underwear When You Get a Massage?

If you're planning to get a massage you may be wondering if you should take it all off or leave some clothes on.

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

Bing Makes it Easier to Find and Stream Radio Stations

Bing has partnered with TuneIn to improve the way people can find information about radio stations, as well as locate where to stream them online. Searchin

What’s Wrong with Radio Station-Produced Commercials?

When venturing into the world of radio advertising, you might consider having a radio station produce your spot for free.

How public radio stations can serve deaf audiences

Two public radio stations looking to improve the accessibility of their broadcasts have found new ways to provide live captioning.

Want to tune in to the world’s radio stations? Grow your listening with Radio.Garden

A new interactive online website allows users to explore radio stations around the world – as they broadcast live

4 Things You Can Remove From Your Radio Station's Homepage

Many radio stations' homepages are cluttered with unnecessary elements. Improve your station's digital strategy by removing these items.

Why Colleges Should Not Sell Their Radio Stations

Five good reasons to look beyond making a quick buck

How Long Will This Radio Station Keep Playing Rage Against the Machine?

Headed to the Vet? Calm Your Cat With a New Feline Radio Station

Turn on Cat Calm Radio to make car rides with your cat a little more tolerable for everyone.

Are Radio Stations Genres Or Lifestyles?

Is great radio about music genres - or is it about lifestyles and tribes?

"What If I Don't Have A Favorite Radio Station?"

Radio research may be muting the impact of other audio sources like streaming channels, satellite radio, and podcasts.

Is Anybody Paying Attention To Your Radio Station?

In our attention-deficit world, new research indicates consumers pay more attention to broadcast radio than streaming music platforms.

Tips for digitally marketing your radio station

By Eric Corwin<br>I read an article this morning about ways to increase your station’s TSL. There’s little question that it is important to understand all the ways to protect your station’s erod

Why Do We Use Italian Words to Describe Music?

From the soaring “arias” in “operas,” to daring “concertos” and shouts of “bravo!,” this Romance language seems to be all over the musical vocabulary. Let's talk shop. Or Italian.

Why Is the Viola the Butt of So Many Jokes?

Musician or not, you've probably heard a viola diss. But why is this particular instrument always on the receiving end of these jokes?

What Does Rosin Actually Do to Violin Bows?

"Rosin flying from a bow" is imagery classical music writers love to throw around — but what does that sticky dust actually do to string instruments?

How to Get Your Radio Station Onto Smart TVs

As smart TVs become commonplace in more households &amp; businesses, radio has the opportunity to develop apps for these connected devices.