RedTech Podcasts

In this episode, Tim Torno, Christian Müller, Robert Förster, and Andrij Spiech explore the future of radio as they introduce Radio Week 2026 and its focus on AI innovations. The discussion covers AI's transformative role in radio sales and programming, highlighting Radioside's advancements in accessibility and intelligence. The episode delves into Deutschlandfunk's use of live subtitling and ad monitoring technology and ukimedia's CRM and sales integration. With insights on industry growth, competition, and audience engagement, the speakers examine how AI is streamlining sales and enhancing media monitoring. Tim Torno shares his expertise on AI in radio consultancy, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into radio systems for broad accessibility.

In this episode, Detlef Wiese, Omar Essack, Isabel Wiese, Valentino Megale, and Quentin Howard explore the evolving role of AI in radio broadcasting as part of Radio Week 2026. They discuss the development of CaptionCast and its implications for the industry. The panelists highlight the importance of maintaining brand identity and creativity with AI, while addressing digital ethics and the need for human oversight in AI content creation. Discussions cover advancements in AI voice systems, preservation of minority languages, and AI's impact on job roles. The episode also delves into regulation, trust, and the future of AI in radio, concluding with insights on AI-first audio production and audience engagement.

In this episode, Omar Essack, Michael Thielen, and Sebastian Jansen tackle cybersecurity in the radio industry for Radio Week 2026. They discuss staged and real hacking incidents, the financial impact of dead air, and audience engagement. Key topics include supply chain security, budgeting for radio security, and low-cost cyber threat measures. The panel explores hacker professionalism, strategies to prevent IP-based radio attacks, network segmentation, and debunking myths about target size. The episode wraps up with a roadmap for 2026 defense strategies, stress testing insights, industry anecdotes, and CGI's role in cybersecurity solutions.

In this episode, Steve Shultis, Morgan Chosnyk, Marc Maison, Sami Tenkanen, and Gabrielle Jones discuss RadioWeek 2026, focusing on radio's evolving role and audience engagement strategies. They explore how Bauer Media and KEXP attract younger listeners, New York Public Radio's digital ecosystem, and funding for African digital audiences. The conversation covers social media's impact, Farm Radio, video content evolution, music's role, and live content's importance for the African diaspora. They also touch on monetization strategies, radio vs. new media strengths, and creating impactful, community-focused content.

In this episode, Mike Hulvey, Omar Essack, Pierre Bouvard, Steve Newberry, and Joe D'Angelo discuss the evolution of radio, highlighting HD Radio and recent innovations. They examine the competitive car dashboard landscape, streaming challenges, and the role of car radio in revenue. The panel explores DTS AutoStage benefits, audience measurement, data analytics, and privacy, stressing ad exposure and revenue lift. They also address monetization strategies, safety with visual ads, and visual feature integration. The episode concludes with insights on the global digital radio market and future radio dashboard developments.

In this episode, Tim Labelle, Mac Maison, and Justin Hach delve into the changing world of digital audio and advertising. They introduce Atunwa Digital and American Public Media, discussing revenue opportunities and advertising landscapes. The panel tackles attribution challenges and data's role in brand engagement. Key topics include audio tech innovations, sales strategies, and client education. They compare direct sales to programmatic advertising and explore the role of video content. The discussion also covers listener distribution, competitive strategies, and future predictions for CPM pricing and AI content, offering insights on securing revenue in a competitive market.

In this episode, Omar Essack, Robert Förster, Michael Thielen, and Fabian Seipel explore the transformative role of AI in broadcasting. They examine AI's capabilities in transcription, live translation, and media monitoring, with an introduction to AI acoustics and technology showcases. Discussions include the integration of AI in broadcasting systems, real-time audio enhancement, and generative AI's impact on newsrooms. The panel addresses audience questions on AI translation, localization, and audio enhancement. The episode also features a live demo of AI in radio broadcasting and insights into AI's potential for multichannel content and music enhancement. Future RedTech topics are previewed as the session concludes.

In this episode, Steve Shultis, Roz Clark, Philippe Generali, Morten Petersen, and Robbie Harrison delve into the critical aspects of cybersecurity and resiliency in broadcasting. They discuss radio's essential role during emergencies, emphasizing modernization and disaster recovery through unified playout systems and scenario planning. The conversation covers the importance of testing backups and generators for effective incident response and explores cybersecurity in crisis communication. They also address strategies for ensuring resiliency for remote talent, cloud-based disaster recovery, and safety protocols for field personnel. The episode concludes with insights on insurance, compliance, and a nod to sponsor RCS.

Join Jay Tyler during RadioWeek for an insightful session on building modern radio studios. Panelists Marcus Bekker, Brian King, Kelly Parker, and Shaun Dolan discuss essential technologies, AOIP drivers, and the integration of automation and virtualization in broadcasting. They delve into audio and video integration for remote reporting, equipment standardization, and network infrastructure. Listener questions address must-have studio technologies, cost management, quality maintenance, and planning for reliability. The episode also covers streaming strategies, the role of integrators in budgeting, and practical advice on studio setups and cabling.

Join Jason Bryant, Omar Essack, and Joe D’Angelo as they explore the evolving radio landscape during Radio Week. They discuss radio market stats, digital capabilities, and the competition with streaming services. The conversation highlights audience aggregation, DAB's role in growth, and content strategy for digital platforms. They delve into software investments, monetizing unauthorized streams, and DTS AutoStage integration. Emphasizing data-driven strategies, they explore future analytics and content flexibility. Audience questions on local content and DAB vs. streaming in developing markets are addressed, concluding with upcoming RedTech sessions.