Why do radio stations never tell you what the names of songs are?

Question

I sometimes hear a song on the radio that I like, but they never mention what song it is afterwards. Is this done to prevent listeners from obtaining the songs, to try and hold them "captive" to the radio stations?

I deliberately avoid listening to the radio for this reason, partly to avoid having to wonder where a song came from, but mainly out of spite.

I've heard that sometimes they list the songs after every three, but why would they do that? Maybe some people don't have time to listen to three songs.

Answer 1

The station that I listen to have all these calls about people asking what song it is.

So usually, if it's a new song, they'd announce it right before they play it. My station also has a website where they list the last ten songs they play. It never occurred to me that other radio stations don't do the same, because it's so beneficial for both the listeners and the people who are playing the music.

Answer 2

i know i hate that and this one time i called them to see the name but thats a pain to have to call them

Answer 3

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Answer 4

To suck you in to keep listening!

Answer 5

I hate that also

Answer 6

I know...that irritates me so much!!!