RadioBDC
| Broadcast area | Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Branding | RadioBDC |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The New York Times Company via The Boston Globe |
| History | |
First air date | August 13, 2012 |
Call sign meaning | Boston Dot Com |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | RadioBDC |
RadioBDC is a commercial alternative rock music internet radio station based in Boston, Massachusetts. It owned by The Boston Globe and operates as a part of its Boston.com website.
History
Shortly before Phoenix Media/Communications Group sold WFNX to Clear Channel Communications, boston.com hired longtime WFNX staffers Henry Santoro, Julie Kramer, Adam 12 and Paul Driscoll to DJ their now internet radio station, RadioBDC.[1][2] Boston.com created RadioBDC to provide a soundtrack for their website visitors.[3]
RadioBDC officially launched on August 13, 2012 at noon EST. The first song they played was "I Want My City Back" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, which was chosen in a poll by Boston.com readers after 3,700 votes. Dicky Barrett, the frontman for The Bosstones was on the phone with the staff for the launch.[4]
The call letters
The letters BDC in RadioBDC Stand for "Boston Dot Com."
Air staff
- Henry Santoro - Mornings 7am to 10am
- Julie Kramer - Midday 10am to 2pm
- Adam 12 - Afternoon 2pm to 6pm
- Paul Driscoll - Evenings 6pm to 10pm
References
- ^ "Boston.Com Hires Former WFNX Staffers To Launch Live Streaming Radio Station". allaccess.com. June 25, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ The Boston Globe is Getting into the radio business WBUR
- ^ "Radio BDC Launches". NECN.com. August 15, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "RadioBDC Launch Party". boston.com. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
External links
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