WCPE is a great example of how stations to develop a content distribution model. Deborah Proctor, the GM is a wizard at these sorts of deals. Commercial stations, College Stations and others should look deep into the distribution model of WCPE.
I have had many encounters with Deborah. She is calm, quick-witted and brilliant.
The method that she has used to distribute the programming of WCPE is wise, cunning and savvy. Will she bring WCPE to sirrius or xm? I don't know, perhaps that has already happened or is in the works. The distribution model of this station at the hands of Deborah warrants some research, class room discussion and more.
Will R
Radio Currents Online - Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004: "WCPE Expands its Market Reach with Velocity Raleigh, NC - Oct 25, 2004 - Microspace Communications has signed a multi-year agreement with WCPE Radio to deliver programming via its Velocity satellite system. The contract covers about 75 satellite and Internet broadcasting sites, including 20 affiliate radio stations reaching more than 200,000 listeners nationwide. Microspace relays WCPE's programming for Internet audio streaming, and enables listeners to pick up the signal via compact, 36-inch satellite dishes. Velocity delivers WCPE�s programming from its studio in North Carolina to sites in Seattle and Florida that encode the streams for the Internet. WCPE is a non-commercial, independent, listener-supported station. Besides individual subscribers, listeners include radio stations at educational institutions, which often broadcast WCPE�s content during summer months and off-hours. Using Velocity will help WCPE to grow its network. "
