Combining old and new technology (without spending too much money)
How do you scale up on audio reach and produce smarter? The host, Sam Bonham, posed the leading question: “How are you combining new tech with old tech without spending too much money?” Andrew Davies from ABC shares some tips on establishing podcast-making into already existing broadcast-company structures. To start off making podcasts, the
Make young people feel included
"Do you think that radio is dying?” – with this question, Emily Copeland’s talk on finding new radio talent opened.While Radio is still a present medium, many young people turn away and prefer streaming services and on-demand content. More than 80% of people up to the age of 16 prefer streaming services
How to succeed with branded content
Mads Moller from Beam Audio (Denmark), Anna Sola from the Territory Agency (Germany), and Nawal Hadrami from Calliopé (France) all work with companies to produce branded content for them. Each of them presents examples of branded podcasts from their respective production firms. From France, Dior Talks presents interviews in the realm of style
Gossip, Sex, Humour, Facts? Two different approaches to crafting a chart-topping History Podcast
In an era where podcasts reign supreme, history enthusiasts around the globe find solace in the plethora of captivating narratives that echo through the digital airwaves. From the bustling streets of London to the serene fjords of Norway, the allure of history podcasts transcends borders. Amidst this vast landscape, we got insight
“Everybody feels included in the hate”
“Med all respekt” (With all due respect) is a Norwegian Podcast produced by NRK in which hosts Abu, Galvan, Sandeep and Tara talk about crazy everyday situations, corruption, war, racism and everything else that comes up. Four of the five hosts chat together with Iram Ansari about their work and way to success. Their
How to be a better programme director
The panel is titled "How to Be a Better Programme Director," but Rebecca Frank and Paul Sylvester are referred to as Content Directors. So, what's the difference? They explain that their job isn't solely about the program itself, but also about the listeners. Alongside Nik Goodman and some voices from the audience,
An uncertain future for in-car radio?
Swedish Radio’s Tomas Granryd joined with ARD’s Gwendolin Niehues to explain the importance of the radio broadcasts being available in cars. However, some car manufacturers started to remove or restrict the access to radio in their new automobiles. Whether by hiding the broadcasts behind an unpractical amount of menu screens or making
Be in love with your audience
Greg James, host of the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show, and the producer of the show, Vinuri Perera, showed how important the bond with the listeners is. "Radio is nothing without the audience," said Greg. Listener feedback in particular is crucial. Greg wants to give listeners the same feeling as what he wants to hear
Queer topics are not niche topics
One third of Gen Z identifies as queer – queer topics are therefore no niche topics.In this panel, three women from different countries talked about their way of raising queer voices and creating sensible content. Miriam Harner, who works on “Willkommen im Club” – the queer podcast from the Bavarian public radio station
Navigating Ethics and Possibilities in Evolving Technology
Olle Zachrison revisits already existing tools used at Sverige Radio, such as the editorial algorithm integrated in the stations' app, providing digestible and personalizable news, but also already established transcription and translation tools. Indispensable journalistic tools for engaging the audience can be elevated to a different level by AI, which enables human workforces