Samuel J. Sauls, PhD, retired as Associate Professor from the University of North Texas, USA, in August 2013 after 29 years on the faculty in the Department of Radio, Television, and Film. During his tenure, he also held the roles of Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the department. From 1984 to 1994 he was the station manager of the university radio station, KNTU-FM. He has a combined total of 18 years' experience in commercial and noncommercial radio and also worked for four years in Saudi Arabia producing soundtracks in English, Arabic, and French. He has served on the Broadcast Education Association board of directors, was BEA President in 2011-2012, and is a former president of the Texas Association of Broadcast Educators. His first book, The Culture of American College Radio, was published in 2000, and his co-authored book, The Sump'n Else Show, was published in 2014. Dr. Sauls has published some 16 academic articles, made over 65 conference paper and panel presentations, and reviewed over 20 journal articles and 15 books under consideration for publication. He is an adjunct professor in the Department of Communications at Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, USA.

Craig A. Stark, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department Head of Communications, and Coordinator of the Leadership minor program at Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, USA. He teaches courses in media law, audio production, media theory, intercultural communication, and team communication. He also serves as the faculty advisor for WQSU-FM at Susquehanna University. He has worked and taught in collegiate broadcasting for over 25 years and has worked in commercial production as an announcer, editor, reporter, and engineer. He has been active with the Broadcast Education Association, the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, and the Texas Association of Broadcast Educators. He has published several journal articles and book chapters related to emerging media and HD radio technology.