ASIA

More speakers announced for #RadiodaysAsia2024

Radiodays Asia, the leading radio and podcasting conference in the Asia-Pacific, has announced more speakers for its 2024 edition.Mediha Mamood, CEO, Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of MalaysiaMediha Mahmood is a legal and regulatory professional with more than 20 years of post-qualified experience in top legal firms and public listed companies. Adept at navigating regulatory landscapes, shaping policies and managing strategic collaborations, she has established a solid reputation as a policy-maker and strategic communicator.Shuka Muranishi, Podcast Inventory Manager, Otonal Inc., JapanShuka Muranishi is a Podcast Inventory Manager at Otonal, a leader in the Japanese audio advertising market.  Shuka has been involved in campaign management, having helped popular Japanese podcasters monetize their content and connect them with domestic and international advertisers across various industries.  Shuka looks forward to sharing the latest trends in the Japanese podcast market on the day.Simon Lee, APAC Audio Marketplace Operations Director, Triton Digital, MalaysiaIn his current role to connect audio, audience, and advertising, Simon works closely with broadcasters, music services, and podcasters to maximize their revenue. He engages with programmatic DSPs, agencies, and trading desks to provide strategic and tactical guidance for digital advertising campaigns. Simon is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and has prior experience in broadcast technology, sales, and operations.The event will be held 2-4 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Register for the conference here. […]

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WBYG Flips From Big Country To Pure Rock

Total Media Group has flipped Country “Big Country 99.5” WBYG Point Pleasant WV to Rock “Pure Rock 99.5” on Friday, June 21. WBYG becomes the company’s third “Pure Rock” branded station joining 98.7 WYRO MacArthur/Jackson and 105.5 WXTQ Athens. The Alan Stockmeister led company acquired WBYG along with three other stations and two translators last […] […]

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Aiir Acquires Radio News AI

Aiir has announced the acquisition of AI powered newscast creator Radio News AI. Founded last year by former Netherlands producer and presenter Stefan de Groot, Radio News AI creates news, sports, weather, events, and traffic reports using artificial and cloned voices. Aiir CEO Ricki Lee stated, “Aiir’s mission is to help our customers ‘Create Radio’. […] […]

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Red Dirt Moves In Northwest Arkansas To Make Way For 96.7 The Bull

Rox Radio Group has moved Texas/Red Dirt Country “Red Dirt 96.7” from 96.7 KXRD Fayetteville AR to 1190 KREB Gentry/100.5 K263CB Springdale as it launched Country “96.7 The Bull” on Friday, June 21. The new brand is positioning as “Good Times, Great Country” featuring a mix of music from the 1990s through now under cluster […] […]

UK

Aiir acquires artificial intelligence company Radio News AI

Radio News AI has been acquired by radio company Aiir.

Aiir, which provides radio station websites, apps and playout software, says it plans to grow the product in the months ahead.
Radio News AI is an audio tool used by radio stations worldwide to create news, sports, weather, events, and traffic reports using AI and cloned voices.
It was created by Stefan de Groot in the Netherlands and released just over 12 months ago.
Ricki Lee, Aiir CEO: “Aiir’s mission is to help our customers ‘Create Radio’. I believe Radio News AI perfectly fits our mission statement.
“This acquisition means Aiir has entered the AI space for the first time, and I cannot wait to share our growth plans for this product with you in the coming months.”
Stefan de Groot, Founder, Radio News AI: “I can’t imagine a better match for acquiring Radio News AI than my new friends at Aiir.
“Many of our users are already using their software, and I am positive they will take the platform and all its possibilities to the next level.” […]

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Danny Serrano Exits Mornings At WOMX

A bit over a year after joining Audacy Hot AC “Mix 105.1” WOMX Orlando as morning host, Danny Serrano has exited the station. Serrano joined WOMX in June 2023 and was paired with midday host Jenn Lopez in September. He previously worked at Cox Media Group CHR “Hot 101.5” WPOI Tampa as APD/afternoon host from […] […]