[BC] Question/Statement About The Cost of Streaming

[Craig Healy]

> On one stations "Friends Of" website at http://www.friendsofmvyradio.org/
they
> say their streaming cost $500,00 a year.
>
> That's nearly $42,000 a month.. more in a month thensome make in a year.
>
> What in the world causes it to cost so darn much?

That is the cost of running the whole operation, including the 92.7 FM on
Martha's Vineyard.  While I can't attest to the numbers, some of that amount
ends up in my pocket as they are a client.  I was there yesterday.

FWIW, they are a "Real Radio" operation.  Later this month they will be
doing a bunch of live stuff from Merlefest.  Last month they did South By
SouthWest including the live R.E.M. concert.  They send enough people out to
these shows to do a great job.  Not something you'd see from the usual
Korporate Klone stations.  They do have The Clue.  I truly enjoy working
with them.

Craig Healy
Providence, RI