Cloud Technology: A Game Changer for Radio Stations
What's “the cloud”? Well, it's definitely not the clouds we see in the sky, but it's basically “someone else's computer” as Ann Charles, Object-based Media Specialist at Mediabooks, explained while opening this session. And why is the cloud important for media? Chip Jellison, CTO at RCS, explained the key reasons for cloud adoption
Opportunities and threats in the car – an open invitation for the whole industry to collaborate
Tomas Granryd from Swedish Radio opened the session by saying "50% of all radio consumption is in the car, 50% of your salary is in the car". The radio button used to bring you radio in the car but now there are apps, buttons and it’s more complicated to find radio. He
It’s a family affair: BBC’s Scott Mills on the importance of bonding with listeners
Radio breakfast shows have become an art form and Scott Mills, beloved radio presenter at the BBC, has mastered it. Commercial radio was the beginning of his journey, where he learned all about the secrets of sleek flow, calculated pace and introductions. It also influenced the structure of his shows: Natural speech is
Top 10 Radio Promotions – Niall Power’s Highlights
Niall Power, Head of Station Sound at Beat 102-103, shared the top 10 radio promotions from around the world, showcasing creative ways stations engage listeners and collaborate with brands and world events. The audience enjoyed hearing about the creative processes that led to these successful and memorable promotions including Tat for Taylor where
How to get into the international podcast market
When you are new to the podcast industry, diving into international waters can be really tricky. But, the process of growing diverse audiences from scratch has its own tips and tricks. Sarah Toporoff, head of Growth Europe at Headliner, advised to keep an eye on the networks and how they work. When
Making successful brand extension audio
There is big business in making brand extension audio, the successful Pineapple St Studios gave insight into how they win, make and promote brand extension content. Sarah Toporoff, Head of growth europe for Headliner introduced the Audacy SVP Bari Finkel who has been involved in making companion podcasts for shows at Pineapple Street
Turning Up the Local Factor: How AI can help you save Radio
Let’s face it – keeping radio local has never been harder. Smaller teams, more platforms, and an audience that wants it all, faster than ever. ERIN CALLAGHAN (President of Enterprise Partnerships, Futuri) knows the struggle, and she’s got a game-changing answer: AI. Not to replace creativity, but to give it space to
From Mic to Camera: How Video is Shaping the Future of Podcasting
Podcasting is evolving, and video is leading the charge. But how do you actually make video work for your podcast? That’s what EMMA LAWSON (Digital Producer at ABC Australia) and DARBY DORRAS (Director of Content at Listen-UK) tackled in this session, moderated by AURA LINDEBERG (Executive Producer of News Audio at Yle).
“Radio Isn’t Dying After All”: So how do you Make More Money from It?
In a room filled with people, the first question on everyone’s lips was, “How can we make more money from radio, audio, and digital?”. Matthias Pfaff, Huibert Scholtens, and Rob Timony shared their knowledge and experiences to answer this question. “Agility is the key,” noted Huibert Scholtens, the Business Director at Business News
Getting to No.1 is easy, staying at No.1 is not
Jackie O, co-host of Australia’s biggest radio show alongside her colleague Kyle, during the session “Jackie O - The Whole Truth” unveiled her secrets to success which led their show -”The Kyle and Jackie O Show”- straight to the top, despite having received backlash in the past. Jackie spoke about how she met