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Radiodays Europe 2019 is taking place at the SwissTech Convention Center, located on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo: Gary Kline
“Audio and radio is the new black gold,” said Cilla Benkö, director general of Swedish Radio and member of EBU’s Executive Board. “More producers than ever produce audio and there are lots of challenges but also lots of opportunities to take home and use wisely for a terrific future.”
Joe D’Angelo, Sr. V.P. Broadcast Radio, Xperi, outlined the company’s approach to the DTS Connected Radio platform during the Monday morning session “Smart Apps, Smart Speakers and Smart Cars — Getting Them to Work for Your Station” at Radiodays Europe 2019. Photo: Gary Kline
Gilles Marchand, director general SRG SSR, Switzerland explained that the public service broadcaster’s new strategy includes more diversification in programming, more collaboration with private media companies and institutions more efficient due to fewer resources.
“Define basic principles and stick to them. Once these principles are approved by all stakeholders they will be your guide.” advised Frans Kok, director, NLO in the Netherlands, during the session on measuring audio listening on all platforms.“ Photo: Gary Kline
Dino Sofo, podcast editor, BBC News presenter and BBC Radio 5 Live’s podcast “Brexitcast,” which he said was changing the way journalists interact with audiences and that’s starting to affect their linear output.
To maintain trust in media we need to invest in journalism, training and where audiences want it, Noel Curran, director general EBU told Radiodays Europe attendees on Monday.
“Digital Is good for radio,” said Bauer Media CEO Paul Keenan, during his keynote speech at Radiodays Europe.
The scene at Monday evening’s reception, which had the theme “An Olympic Experience.”
A panel discussion centered on “Radio in the Car of the Future.” From left: Martin Koch, Morgan Jouber, Jim Receveur, Joe D’Angelo, Mike Hill and Laurence Harrison. Photo: Gary Kline
Virgin Radio’s Ben Jones and Stewart Copeland of The Police. Copeland told the audience, “The Police could be described as a Prada suit made out of barbed wire. ” Photo: Gary Kline
