The ultimate rock-and-roll voice of modern radio
Steve Jones, President, Stingray Radio speaking at Radiodays Europe
Steve Jones is the ultimate rock-and-roll voice of modern radio. As President of Stingray Radio, he leads one of the world’s most dynamic music-media companies — turning decades of music-industry grit into razor-sharp lessons in leadership, branding and culture. The author of two best-selling business books (Brand Like a Rock Star and Start You Up), Steve fuses backstage stories from legendary artists with bold, actionable insights and strategy for the radio, audio and podcast industries. His keynotes are part concert, part board-room masterclass — and always deliver the kind of energy that makes audiences stand up and listen.
What Makes Steve Jones a Must-See
From playing radio in small Canadian outposts to running the content and programming empire of Stingray Radio, Steve Jones’ career is a journey through every phase of the music and media world. For more than thirty years, he has guided radio brands across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean — building not just playlists but loyal communities, turning listeners into fans, and radio stations into cultural beacons.
Along the way, Steve observed firsthand how legends of rock and roll — from their glory days to their reinventions — built brands that transcended music. Drawing on these vivid backstage stories, he wrote Brand Like a Rock Star and Start You Up, books that reframe business and branding as art, rebellion, loyalty, and rhythm.
Today, as the leader of Stingray Radio, he oversees broadcasting operations in Canada — transforming radio for the streaming era, embracing global reach, and adapting to a world where audiences are more fragmented than ever.
At Radiodays Europe, Steve brings all that — the hustle of small-market radio, the wisdom of decades in music, the grit of creative industries, and the strategic mindset of a seasoned business leader. He will also be touching on everything from the recent purchase of TuneIn to the strategy in car and how Kareoke radio is taking off in Asia! See him in two sessions at Radiodays Europe Riga 2026, buy your ticket today!
