Episode

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

S6 E1 · January 26, 2026 · 68 min

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.

Key Points

• Radio's integration with modern vehicle dashboards, particularly through DTS AutoStage, ensures that it remains a prominent and easily accessible medium for drivers amidst increasing digital options.
• Broadcasters can leverage next-day data analytics from DTS AutoStage to make informed programming decisions, allowing them to quickly assess the impact of special events and daily content changes.
• The addition of visual components to radio ads through platforms like Q significantly enhances ad effectiveness, offering new revenue opportunities and providing advertisers with valuable audience engagement insights.

Speakers AI Chat

Speaker 1

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Speaker 2

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Mike Hulvey

Guest · 11%

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Omar Essack

Host · 20%

Pierre Bouvard

Guest · 22%

Steve Newberry

Guest · 12%

Joe D'Angelo

Guest · 32%