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1
Q

Define

Commercial Radio

A

Commercial radio = radio station generates revenue through advertising

2
Q

What type of music do commercial radio stations play and why?

A

Play mainstream music (pop and the charts) to cater to mass audience rather than niche

Don’t take risks with the music they play - guarantees them an audience