10 Breakthrough Technologies that could shape our future
Technology is no longer something happening in the background. It is actively shaping how we live, work, and even think about the future. In a keynote by Amy Nordrum, Executive Editor of MIT Technology Review, audiences were introduced to the technologies that matter most right now, not just because they are innovative, but
To visualise or not to visualise? Rethinking Podcasts for a Video-First World
As audience habits evolve, one question is becoming increasingly central for media organisations: should every podcast be visualised? For the BBC, the answer is clear – not everything, but the right things. Guang Jin Yeo (1Up Media, Singapore) and Stevie Middleton (Commissioning Executive, BBC) try to explain how and when you should
Beyond the host: Sustaining radio brands after talent departure
When a major on-air personality walks away, it sends shockwaves through any media organization. That was the central focus of a recent session featuring Radio Futurologist James Cridland, alongside Music & Audio Producer Dan McGrath from Bounce, NRK Head of Audio Cathinka Rondan, and consultant Nik Goodman. The speakers discussed well-known industry
Fighting for Trust: Defending Public Media in a Fractured World
As the afternoon sessions began, Ryan Merkley – Chief Operating Officer, NPR – and Kristian Porter – CEO, Public Media Alliance – led a sobering yet ultimately hopeful conversation about what it means to defend public media in a time of political pressure, declining trust, and a collapsing commercial news landscape. Merkley described
Who’s buying listeners? How to use paid media to grow your podcast
Publishing your podcast is just the beginning. The real challenge is getting it in front of the right listeners. At Radiodays, a panel of experts including Hannah Southern from Podcast Discovery, Arielle Nissenblatt from Pinwell by Audily, Sarah Toporoff, Head of Growth Europe at Disco by Headliner, and Pierre Matignon, Marketing Project
Branding you can hear: radio’s secret weapon in a crowded market
In an audio world overflowing with playlists, podcasts and algorithm‑driven feeds, a radio station without a distinct sonic identity risks becoming just another stream. In this session Thomas Giger (Branding Consultant & Partner, Pure Jingles), Phil Tozer (Managing Director, Wisebuddah) and Tamara Orbán‑Mikus (Program & Music Director, Sláger FM) made one main message clear - in 2026, imaging
From listeners to fans: connecting with your audience
In a world where content is endless and attention is scarce, the real challenge for audio brands is no longer reach – it is connection. At Radiodays Europe, a session led by Nora Stronstad Elder from NRK and Joeri van Breukelen from Qmusic explored how radio can move beyond passive listening and
From certainty to curiosity: How journalism can correct itself.
In an era of polarized debates and widespread misinformation, journalism faces a critical challenge: how to inform the public without reinforcing division or spreading inaccuracies. This question was at the heart of a thought-provoking session led by Ola Rosling, co-founder of Gapminder, and Keith Moore, Head of Editorial, who explored a simple
From Podcast to Cultural Phenomenon: FlightStory’s Blueprint for Success
Radio and podcasting are no longer just about audio. At Radiodays, FlightStory, the creative force behind The Diary of a CEO, shared how a bold idea can grow into a billion stream brand that resonates across generations and platforms. Hosted by Sam Bonham, BBC Senior News Editor, the session featured Christina Brenton,
Audio Meets Video: A Smarter Strategy for Growth in the Digital Age
In today’s media landscape, the question is no longer whether to choose audio or video – it’s how to make them work together. Leading media organizations are increasingly recognizing that audio and video are not competing formats, but rather complementary. This topic was discussed by Head of Social Media for Music &
