SCOPE OF PROJECT: AIBN, is a franchise of online radio stations designed to use Internet technology to strengthen and unify a cultural bond between: local businesses, local government, local news, local recording artist and the citizens living in their surrounding communities. PERSPECTIVE: We at AIBN believe that radio is a localized application and should remain that way. Many people tend to automatically frame the Internet as a “global network,” which it is; however, we believe that when it comes to the application of radio, localization is the key. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY: AIBN is poised to become a champion for making meaningful connections between local business, government, news, music, culture and the community. In a time where jobs are hard to find and businesses stress and bend to stay afloat; AIBN is positioned to make a positive and beneficial impact. The small business sector is the backbone of American capitalism, and the majority of small businesses struggle to stay alive. One of the biggest barriers confronting small businesses is the lack of marketing and advertising funds; and with advertising rates starting at just 1 cent per listener, AIBN realized the opportunity for small businesses to benefit from “localized” Internet radio marketing and advertising. This is possible because the overhead for an online radio station is much less than that of a terrestrial station!