Yannis Papadopoulos started his television career at ERT. He has worked as a reporter, content editor, parliamentary, diplomatic and political editor, editor-in-chief and presenter of news and newscasts, while for the last 18 years he has held managerial positions in newspapers, TV channels and radio stations.
At the same time, Yannis Papadopoulos has served as a member of the Press Office of the Presidency of the Republic from 1997 to 2021. He holds a BSc in Political Science and International Relations from the London School of Economics, a MSc in International Business Administration from SOAS University of London and is currently a PhD candidate in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester.
Matthias Pfaff has held various management positions for REGIOCAST since 2007. Before that time, he worked as managing director and program director for LandesWelle Thüringen.
As Chief Digital Officer at REGIOCAST, Matthias Pfaff is responsible for the digital strategy and transformation of processes, structures, and offerings within the company since 2015.
The core of the strategy is the creation of user-centric digital ecosystems for REGIOCAST’s radio brands, as well as the development of new national digital brands. One of the developments in recent years is 80s80s, the first national audio brand that stages 80s music in the here and now across all channels, from linear radio and digital music streams to audio-on-demand content and podcasts.
In addition to various other responsibilities at REGIOCAST’s locations in Kiel and Leipzig, Pfaff leads the digital unit of the company, located in Berlin @TheFarm.
Erin Callaghan is Futuri’s President, Enterprise Partnerships. She works with broadcasters and digital publishers worldwide, helping them keep pace with fast-changing technology. She has built her career helping her partners win in challenging environments. And she delights in using Futuri’s technology to help partners increase revenue, grow their audiences and create better content faster and more efficiently. Prior to joining Futuri, Callaghan spent more than 25 years in broadcast sales and sales management at companies including Cox Media, Journal Broadcast Group, and Capstar.
Gary Stein is an award-winning radio programmer with decades of experience in building and leading top-tier broadcast teams. Specialising in music and content strategy, talent development, and brand growth, Gary drives the strategic direction for some of the UK’s most iconic radio brands, including KISS, Hits Radio, Magic, Absolute, and Greatest Hits Radio. Gary played a pivotal role in launching Hits Radio in 2018, a pop station designed to expand Bauer Media Audio’s footprint across the UK, reaching regions previously without FM coverage. By combining star talent with a compelling content strategy, the station now attracts over 7 million listeners weekly. In 2019, Gary led the creation of Greatest Hits Radio, which has grown to over 7.5 million weekly listeners in just five years. Through strategic talent acquisitions, such as the high-profile move of Ken Bruce from the BBC – hailed by The Guardian as “like signing Messi”- and a distinctive content strategy, the station has quickly become a standout success. With a career built on music programming, talent management, and format innovation, Gary remains at the forefront of radio’s evolution, shaping the future of the industry with his passion and expertise for the medium.
