The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications operates five commercial and public radio stations. In 2010, these media platforms operated completely separately. There was little connection between the stations or the technical systems for producing and distributing content. Some key software ran on Windows XP, leaving stations vulnerable to failure. As if that wasn’t complicated enough, operating commercial stations in an academic environment presents special challenges. “This is possibly the most unique broadcast and overall media environment in the country,” explained Randy Wright, Executive Director - Division of Media Properties at the College. “We have to operate with the same level of professionalism as any station in the country, and have literally

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