Bernie O'Neill, Project Office Director of WorldDAB introduced the session by saying we are at an unusual point in time with different countries in different places in the digital transformation as well as telecoms regulations changing around the world which means it is a critical moment for the future of audio and

The way audiences consume audio is changing rapidly, but one message from this session was unmistakable - the future of radio is still bright. But as long as it stays rooted in human connection. Drawing on data from North America, Asia, Australia and Europe, Radio Futurologist James Cridland explored how listening habits

Since August 2022 Anna-Karin Ivarsson, a radiojournalist at Sveriges Radio, has been conducting what is probably the world’s longest radio survey. With the help of some colleagues along the way, Ivarsson has been asking people a seemingly simple question -  what questions about the climate crisis do you carry with you? The first

Radio has a visibility problem. That was the starting point of this session, led by Wade Kingsley, The Creative Coach and Founder of Podtential. While paid marketing remains a core ingredient for successful brands, radio is falling behind. A lack of investment, combined with independent creators generating their own viral moments, means the

BBC Radio 1 has a long legacy of breaking new music. Over the years, the iconic New Music Show has been hosted by legends including Steve Lamacq, Jo Whiley, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, and Clara Amfo. Today, Jack Saunders has taken the show into the 2020s, reinventing music discovery for young audiences

At Radiodays Europe, Niall Power, Beat Radio, showcased ten of the most creative radio promotions from around the world – and while they ranged from simple ideas to large-scale stunts, they all revealed one thing: great radio today is built on participation, not just listening. Some of the strongest campaigns turned radio into

In a time when radio is constantly challenged by streaming platforms and social media, some stations are not just surviving – they are growing rapidly. At “The Rockstars of Ratings” session, three industry leaders shared how they achieved extraordinary audience growth by thinking differently. The session featured Dominik Evers, Jarrod Gräetz, and Jan-Henrik Schmelter – each bringing a

At a time when many considered radio a fading medium, leaders like Frans Kok, Head of Communications, Nationaal Media Onderzoek (NMO) and Liedewij Hentenaar Managing Director, Audify, presented a compelling case for why audio is not only alive – but evolving. Their message was clear: this is not a disruption, but a controlled revolution in audio audience measurement. The

A new EBU–BBC study reveals about accuracy, sourcing and the future of AI‑delivered journalism After a full day of AI‑focused discussions, Matthieu Rawolle, Senior Media Analyst, EBU, Emilie de Schaetzen, Head of News Events and Content, Eurovision News / European Broadcasting and Florent Latrive, Deputy director of News, Radio France tackled a deeper question -

Few podcasts have shaped modern audio journalism as much as The Daily. Nearly a decade since its launch, it remains one of the most influential news podcasts in the world – not just for what it covers, but for how it tells stories. Speaking at RadioDays Europe, Rachel Quester, Supervising Producer, The Daily,