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AI for Dummies
Hermann del Campo starts the session with a clarification: There is no Artificial Intelligence like in movies such as Terminator at the moment. This explains
Unlocking Creativity: Exploring Wade Kingsley’s Top 5 Creative Exercises
Creativity is not just a trait possessed by artists and entertainers; it’s a fundamental aspect of innovation and problem-solving across all industries. Wade Kingsley, a
Hosting a morning show is a lifestyle decision
In an inspiring conversation, four of the best-known morning show hosts of Germany talk about their relationship with their audience, how they wake up in
Streamlining Radio Production using AI
Podcasting is over 20 years old – and Podnews’ James Cridland wants to celebrate that. But not only that – he wanted to explain the
Building a relationship with the next generations
Audio consultant Francis Currie opened the session by emphasizing the worrying trend of declining radio interest among Generation Alpha, the post-2010 generation. This decline is
“It is hard to get Gen Z to radio”: How Radio 1 makes the connection
Engaging Generation Z with traditional radio might sound like a Herculean task, but Aled Haydn Jones, Head of BBC Radio 1, sheds light on the
Your new co-host, AI
Instead of talking about AI in theory, host Martin Liss discussed two cases of actual AI usage in the radio business with Erin Callaghan from
Radio.Content.Car
Radio and cars have always made for a great combination. This connection can be highly emotional, at least for the speakers on this panel. However,
Making a statement using Sonic Branding
How have radio jingles changed? Prolark Media’s Lee Price is sure: more than you might think. But one thing is certain – they haven’t lost
Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ): Bridging Politics and Podcasting with Passion
Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ), once a towering figure in Malaysian politics, found himself at a crossroads when he was dismissed by his political party, becoming an
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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,
Radio as the news information channel
The role of news consumption has evolved, yet, as Stefan Möller, President of the Association of European Radios, has noted, it remains a trusted medium.
Desperation is the Father of Greatness
In the dynamic session titled “Creating Events and Promotions that Transcend the Frequency,” radio enthusiasts were treated to a deep dive into the art of
The magic of distraction
What is the value of attention? Do we need to create the maximum amount of attention to achieve the maximum outcome for our ads? The
Audio, Video, Discourse
A growly voice, a pinch of humour and confidence in heaps. Brett Spencer of Spiritland Productions definitely knows how to spellbind the room and not let it
Taking advantage of successful podcasting
The launch of ‘The Daily’ by the New York Times significantly transformed the audio industry. Paula Szuchman, the Director of Audio at the New York
Can audio preserve culture?
Working with audio is ultimately human, and thus indispensably entangled with culture. Sarah Toporoff, the host for this session, presented three cases from three different
Radio goes programmatic
Aleksandar Rustemovski opens the session with the saying: “radio people are crazy”. And if you work in this field, he continues, you should know that being
Uniqueness is key
Bertrand Spinelli from the French radio station Skyrock Public showed how modern a station can remain. Skyrock Public has many formats, different genres, a social
“Uncomfortably Excited” – A Discussion on the Importance of Embracing or Resisting AI
In the realm of artificial intelligence, divergent viewpoints intertwine to paint a nuanced picture of progress and caution. Lars Bastholm extols AI’s creative potential, highlighting
Inside BBC Sounds: Innovations and Strategies for a Better Listening Platform
Through the summit “BBC sounds connecting our listeners to the music, radio and podcasts they love” Jonathan Wall and Katie Tully described what they have