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Research: All you want to know about millennials
The future of radio and many other audio forms is in the hands of ‘millenials’, the name given to those born between 1980 and 2000.
Music programming masterclass
Jeff said that at BBC Radio 2, they play around 600 different songs a week, all of which fall under the ‘timeless melody’ category. This
Radiolab – Sound as editorial device
‘We learnt a long time ago that movies would be nothing without music’ says Dylan. The film Jaws would be nothing without that ominous theme
The suspense is killing me – and I love it
Sebastian Fitzek knows how to have audiences glued to their seats. He is a bestselling international thriller author and successful screenwriter. But Sebastian started in
First shut down of FM for DAB+. How did it go?
Jacqueline Bierhorst, from Digital Radio Netherlands, talked us through the evolution of DAB radio. She said that 85% of Europeans listen to radio every week,
Radio.garden
‘What does home sound like?’ that’s the question Radio.garden is trying to answer. In December 2016, as part of the research project ‘Transnational Radio Encounters’,
The Smooth way to success
After a number of failed ventures, Nova Entertainment launched Smoothfm in 2012. In a market crowded with hit music, rock and golden oldies, a gap
Successful radio brands in the Netherlands
Dave Minneboo, the PD of 538, opened with four tips that have kept his station at the top of the market: 1) Find your focus
Next host city for Radiodays Europe – Vienna 2018
Watch the video announcing Vienna 2018 We are pleased to announce that next year Radiodays Europe will be held in VIENNA! We would also like
Monday Night Event
Over 700 people attended the extraordinary venue in the raw industrial north part of Amsterdam, Hotel De Goudfazant. Our hosts and partners PURE Jingles, RAB
Double session: Creating the Future of the Media and Fail Fast, Succeed Soon
Firstly, George and Frauke… Frankie Mispagel works for one of the largest publishers and coporate tech investors in Europe – 72% of which is digital.
Double session: Radio: The Brand Multiplier and Audience and Data Insights for Radio Marketing and Sales
Firstly, Mark Barber… For the last 10 years, Mark Barber from Radiocentre, UK, has tried to explain to advertisers how radio can drive growth –
Double session: Snapchat For Radio and Congratulations On Your Radio App
Let’s start with Snapchat… Mark Kaye is working with broadcasters, brands and artists. As their is no easy way to discover new accounts, collaboration is
The future of news in the “post-truth era”.
Whilst the future of news is digital and social, radio is still very big. In Denmark, 73% of under 30s get their news from social
Thematic keynote: Combatting fake news
Joel Sucherman (Senior Director Digital Products, NPR, USA) said that delegates needed to stay committed to fact based independent journalism. Journalists are not, and should
Keynote: Safe and Sound
Hannah Storm (Director, International News Safety Institute, UK) said that journalism had changed. Journalist’s safety is paramount to the future of radio – two journalists
Official Opening – A Sound Future
Radiodays Europe kicked off with an array of Keynotes and Welcomes. Graham Dixon (Head of Radio, EBU, Switzerland) talked through some of the technological challenges
Radio Industry Keynote
Menno Koningsberger (CEO, Talpa Radio, the Netherlands) welcomed everyone and impressed upon delegates the importance of building their own futures. DO not just focus on
Pitch session: Use your tech in new ways
We hear from: 1) Eleanor Mannion at RTE, Ireland 2) Christian Schalt at Kronehit, Austria 3) Lars Hedh and Jimmie Schewenius, both from Swedish Radio,
Create connections and move perceptions with Virtual Reality
Ana Skak opened the session by letting us know, that with VR you can choose your own perception. As Editor of DR in Denmark, she
Facebook Audio
Not many people working in radio have had a chance to use Facebook Live Audio. Newly launched, it’s only available for verified pages at the
Shame – the teen monster hit
Hakon also discussed what we can learn from Shame about progressing with millennials in radio. He suggested that we ‘take the target market seriously, accept
Launching NEW imaging
“What is the future of the jingle? As jingle creators, the team at Pure Jingles have been told often that ‘people get tired of jingles’.
Beyond spots and dots
The relationship between the programming and sales team is always a tense one at radio stations. They often have different ideas regarding how to make
Christian O’Connell
After nearly 20 years on the air, Christian has a few tips for presenters… If you’re a broadcaster, what’s the most important thing? Don’t sit
Extreme engagement: Your audience can do more than listen
Manoush is the host of WNYC’s podcast ‘Note To Self’ in New York and has learnt a lot of lessons through that. She says that
Leadership secrets from Berlins #1 radio-station
We’ve got our leadership process completely upside down according to Marc Haberland, and as Vice-Program Director of the at Berlin’s most popular radio station, he’s
Hello from the other side
Stephanie knew two things growing up, she wasn’t a boy and she wanted to work in radio. Having reached a career high, presenting the biggest
Believe in the Power of Sound
Anthony Gay gave us the lowdown on how to harness the power of audio. He reminds us that manipulating sound is a superpower – and
Data driven audio advertising – in the age of low attention
Times are changing in the advertising business. As the digital age has completely transformed the way we get content, experts Frank Bucher from RMS in