Articles and Insights

As a media analyst, Daryl is often invited to give his opinion on, or insight into, developments in the media, especially radio. This has been around such issues as the influence of technology, the shifting media environment, the impact of new media, controversial developments in radio and the future of radio.

Below are a selection of insights Daryl has shared with various stations and media industry bodies, as well as some answers to often asked questions he has received from professionals in the industry.

To contact Daryl click on the 'Contact' link on the left. Names will be witheld from questions that are answered here unless specific permission is given to include them.

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Programming consultants. Why?

Abstract: Why programming consultants could be causing more harm than good. The last person who called me a programming consultant almost walked away with a bloody nose. I felt like a p... continue reading  ›



The delicate balance in radio -Part 1

Abstract - There's a balance that needs to be kept in radio...and it's shifting. After I had mailed the results of my judging for this year's MTN Radio Awards, sadly shaking my head... continue reading  ›



Radio Trends for 2011

Abstract: 2011 is going to be the year radio receives the jolt it so seriously needs. 2011 is going to be a particularly interesting year for radio in South Africa, dominated by how the... continue reading  ›



Opinion: What radio can learn from reality TV

Abstract: There's one thing that radio needs to learn from reality TV. There's a special place in my life reserved for reality TV - it's nestled between a visit to the glove... continue reading  ›



Opinion: Radio's neglected responsibility

Abstract: There's a chance today's radio professionals are not qualified to be on air. When training radio professionals I always ask them what they see is their role as broa... continue reading  ›



Opinion: radio needs to lose some control

Abstract: radio is about to face its toughest challenge - to go somewhere it dreads. Radio bosses looking to position their stations and secure any measure of leverage within the increa... continue reading  ›



Question re: real, effective show prep

From a breakfast show producer of a student radio station based in Oxford in the UK: Q: As a community station we don't have the budget to subscribe to show prep sites and as such we so... continue reading  ›



Question re: encouraging interesting text messages and callers

From the late night show host on a talk radio station in Johannesburg, South Africa: Q: I sometimes have a problem with the quality of text messages on a topic I have introduced on-air.... continue reading  ›


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