[RadioWeek 2026] Day 5 - Turning Audio Into Opportunity With AI Transcription

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.

January 30 · 64 min

[RadioWeek 2026] Day 4 - How to Instantly Create Studio-Quality Audio With AI

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.

January 29 · 68 min

[RadioWeek 2026] Day 3 - Cybersecurity in Radio: Challenges, Strategies, and Real-World Lessons

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.

January 28 · 73 min

[RadioWeek 2026] Day 2 - Retaining Today’s Audiences While Building What’s Next

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.

January 27 · 72 min

[RadioWeek 2026] Day 1 - Transforming FM/DAB+ Data Into Measurable Impact

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.

January 26 · 68 min