Year: 2025

RCS has officially unveiled its new cloud-native platforms, SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud.

The company says the announcement marks a significant step in radio’s shift towards AI-powered scheduling and fully cloud-based playout systems.
SelectorCloud uses artificial intelligence to enhance music scheduling, offering broadcasters greater precision and flexibility while retaining creative control.
Its AI engine analyses listener data, station goals and content patterns to deliver optimised music rotations, supporting more efficient, data-driven programming decisions.
ZettaCloud, already in use by more than 530 AM and FM stations globally, provides a complete cloud-native playout solution.
Built specifically for the cloud rather than virtualised hardware, it offers high availability, scalability and browser-based control for seamless, remote operation.
Broadcasters can manage playout in real time from anywhere, ensuring continuity even during network interruptions.
Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS, said the two platforms “represent a bold leap forward—giving broadcasters the tools to operate with unmatched agility, collaboration, and control from anywhere on the planet.”
They will both be on show at the upcoming Radio Tech Con event in London.
Photo: Philippe Generali of RCS, right, accepts the Radio World “Best of Show” Award for ZettaCloud from Radio World’s Paul McLane at the 2025 NAB Show

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BBC Radio 2’s Sara Cox has reached a major milestone in her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising more than £1 million for BBC Children in Need.

The news was revealed live on air by Scott Mills, prompting an emotional reaction from Sara, who thanked listeners for their overwhelming support.
“Oh my god. One million two thousand… we’ve done a million! That’s massive, thank you. You have completely broken me everybody who has donated,” she said.
Sara, who is now halfway through her five-day, 135-mile challenge from Kielder Forest to Pudsey in Leeds, admitted she is struggling physically and emotionally as she continues the toughest leg of her journey.
Fellow Boltonian Peter Kay sent his encouragement with a typically humorous message, telling Sara: “What you are doing is a massive challenge. Huge. Think about how much it will mean to all those children in need. Saying that, all that money they are raising, they still never fixed Pudsey’s eye.”
Paddy McGuinness, covering Vernon Kay’s morning show, also urged listeners to get out and cheer Sara on. “People power is what gets you through. You might think she’ll be alright, but get out there, support her, it’s so important,” he said.
In celebration, the Radio 2 family recorded a special version of Five’s 1999 hit *Keep On Movin’*, featuring Scott Mills and several presenters. Five members Scott and Ritchie joined Scott on air to introduce the track, calling Sara’s effort “another level.”
Sara laughed through tears when she heard the song: “Don’t be nice to me, because you know I’ll be doing some ugly-crying by the side of the road. They promised me undulating today, that was a lie! This ain’t undulating – it’s mountainous!”
Listeners can follow Sara’s progress on BBC Sounds and Radio 2’s social media channels, or track her route live at bbc.co.uk/sara.

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Canadian media group Stingray has announced plans to acquire TuneIn in a deal worth up to US$175 million.

Under the terms of the deal, Stingray will pay US$150 million on completion, with up to US$25 million due a year later.
TuneIn, which serves over 75 million active listeners each month and provides access to more than 100,000 radio stations and podcasts, is forecast to generate US$110 million in revenue this year with adjusted EBITDA of US$30 million.
The transaction, expected to close by the end of the year subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, will be financed through Stingray’s renewed credit facility, which includes an additional US$150 million term loan.
Once completed, the deal will lift the combined group’s annual revenue to more than US$400 million.
Eric Boyko, Stingray’s president, co-founder and chief executive, said the acquisition represented “a pivotal moment” for the company.
“We are crafting an unmatched audio ecosystem by merging Stingray’s extensive technology infrastructure and content distribution capabilities with TuneIn’s expertise in monetisation, advertising technology, and diverse content offerings,” he said.
TuneIn’s chief executive, Richard Stern, described Stingray as “the ideal partner to propel TuneIn’s next chapter of growth”, adding that the partnership would “accelerate our mission of delivering the world’s best audio content to listeners everywhere”.
The acquisition will see Stingray combine its music and video services with TuneIn’s distribution across more than 200 connected platforms and 50 in-car audio systems.
Following completion, TuneIn will continue to operate under its existing brand.

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