Download pictures from Radiodays Europe in Paris
If you follow this link, Photos , and use the password radio, you can access the photos, and even download them. Click on all galleries if you want to see photos from any day at the conference. Maybe you are there!
“Is a good story a bad story?”
For Haagerup, too many radio broadcasters focus on bad stories. Being critical is a really important tool but it is not the goal. Conflict, crooks and victims. Journalists come into broadcasting in order to solve problems. Bring bad guys to justice. Take down the authorities. We have turned news into drama. Good news happens in slow motion
The Early Bird…
Daniel states that the morning is the most important time for a radio station if a station wins your ‘first tune in' of the day, invariably it wins the rest of your day. We see this theory highlighted across consumer retail, as Daniel shows TV ads ranging from motorbikes to jeans, all focused
Cooking in the radio labs
George Wright, head of research and development at the BBC, UK, opened up this fascinating topic. He discussed how in house R&D has a key relationship with staff so they understand the corporation and the politics that might exists within. Floris Daelmans, an innovation researcher working for VRT discussed technology and society and how they
Breaking News: How does radio deal with fast moving events?
Antoine Bayet is head of digital news for France Info, 24/7 news radio of Radio France, since July'14, and a digital journalism teacher… Antoine brought us a digital dimension to today’s topic. Dominique D’Olne – comes from Belgium where he is Head of Radio News for RTBF. He’s been a journalist since
LG STYLUS 2 -first smartphone to support DAB+
As the world’s first smartphone with DAB+, the LG Stylus 2 features a DAB+ chipset and an exclusive app that allows customers to enjoy digital radio broadcasts out of the box. A technical interface also enables broadcasters to develop their own tailored apps in which internet services complement broadcasted radio. Users will be
“The Producer” Masterclass
Radio producers need to take editorial responsibility. To take control. To make things happen. They are the organisers of the team. The front of the pack. Mistakes do happen, but when they do producers take the opportunity to establish what works and what doesn’t work. Planning is of course important, but a good producer also
Morning radio superstars and their secret recipe
In a standing room only session Bruno Guillon (Fun Radio, France), Gry Forssell (Mix Megapol, Sweden) and Elvis Duran (Z100, USA) explained what it means to be a personality on the radio in the morning. Elvis Duran: “I have been told to aim my content at women aged 28, but I want everybody to listen.
Visions for Radio’s Future
Whilst overall radio listening remains strong, all radio sees challenges from both average hour declines and the fight for listener's attention. A challenge presented by the global technology companies Google, Amazon, Spotify and Apple. For Helen, public service broadcasters are also facing regulatory challenges from Government. She feels that some of their demands are needlessly
Seven things you THOUGHT you knew about radio!
TRAFFIC AND WEATHER IS IMPORTANT CONTENT True! Even in this world of iPhones and internet, listeners still turn to radio for information updates. When a German station promoted a snowstorm, the station saw a huge rise in their morning show listeners the following day for updates. LISTENERS DISLIKE COMMERCIALS False! Figures show that listener numbers remain stable