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D5 - #RadioWeek 2024 - UNESCO — Breaking the Sound Barrier

S4 E5 • Feb 2, 2024 • 65 mins

This episode explores the multifaceted role of radio in today's media landscape. Mirta Lourenço discusses media development and diversity, while Olya Booyar highlights radio's relevance in the Asia Pacific. Edita Kudlacova and Anthony Greene address media diversity and content adaptation. Topics include resource allocation, editorial challenges, regulation, and maintaining regional uniqueness. The discussion extends to radio's role in emergencies, balancing legacy and digital technologies, and community radio's cultural impact. The episode also covers funding models, innovative strategies, and radio's contribution to social transformation, concluding with a celebration of World Radio Day.

Key Points

Radio's enduring relevance is demonstrated through its adaptability and resilience, especially in crisis situations where traditional platforms like FM and AM prove indispensable.
The sustainability of radio hinges on innovative funding models and the preservation of professional standards, ensuring that content remains trustworthy and engaging.
World Radio Day emphasizes the global importance of radio, encouraging partnerships and collaborations to celebrate and enhance the medium’s diverse and impactful role in society.

Speakers

Dr. Lawrie Hallett

Guest • 23%

Mirta Lourenço

Guest • 28%

Olya Booyar

Guest • 17%

Edita Kudlacova

Guest • 17%

Anthony Greene

Guest • 15%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and panelist welcome
1:26	Audience Participation Invitation
2:03	Mirta Lourenço on Media Development and Diversity
3:23	Olya Booyar on Radio Relevance in Asia Pacific
6:03	Edita Kudlacova and Anthony Greene on Media Diversity and Adapting Content
10:09	Resource Allocation and Editorial Challenges in Radio
17:10	Regulation and Editorial Independence
24:54	Maintaining Regional Uniqueness in the Face of International Media
30:05	Radio's Role in Emergency Situations and Disaster Response
34:31	Balancing Legacy Technologies with Digital Platform Challenges
39:22	Regulation and Broadcasting System Stability
44:12	Infrastructure and Diverse Content Access in Emergencies
49:37	Community Radio's Cultural and Linguistic Contributions
52:00	Radio Market Value and Misconceptions of Obsolescence
53:53	Public and Community Broadcasters' Relationship
55:32	Innovative Radio Network Strategies in Economic Climate
57:21	Media's Role in Food Security and Social Transformation
58:52	Celebrating World Radio Day and Emphasizing Partnerships
1:01:05	Funding Models for Community Radio
1:03:20	How to Engage with World Radio Day
1:03:39	Diversity in Radio and Closing Remarks

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