More speakers have been announced for Radiodays Asia and Podcast Day Asia. Radiodays Asia takes place 2-4 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Podcast Day Asia takes place on Tuesday, September 5, and is part of Radiodays Asia.
Abe Thomas, CEO, BIG FM, India
Abe is a business leader, growth driver, digital entrepreneur, and brand builder with a proven track record of building and running large businesses for media publishers. Having deep knowledge of multi-media platforms of broadcasting (TV & Radio) print and digital media backed with over 30 years of hands-on leadership experience demonstrating the ability to build & scale media businesses within a competitive environment.
Thomas Giger, Branding Consultant and Partner, Pure Jingles, The Netherlands
When Harry Chapin released ‘WOLD’ – about a morning jock seeking happiness – Thomas was dreaming of radio in the womb! As a teenager, he started to live the dream in ’92, and later worked as a morning host, imaging producer, music director and assistant PD. His passion for format flow, station sound and world travel come together at PURE Jingles, where he consults clients on audio branding.
Wade Kingsley, Creative Coach and Radio Consultant, Australia
Wade works with media companies around the world to help innovate their idea generation capabilities so they can accelerate growth in both audience and revenue. His experience includes over 25 years in media, marketing and sales working in leadership roles at Nova Entertainment, Southern Cross Austereo and dentsu. He is the Australian Ambassador for World Creativity and Innovation Week; and a co-host of the ‘Gamechangers: Melbourne Radio Wars’ podcast.
Chris Marsh, Senior Lead, Future State Sound Design and Audio Production, LiSTNR Original Podcasts, SCA, Australia
Over the past 20 years, Chris Marsh has been a driving creative force behind many of Australia’s biggest radio shows and podcasts. He has collaborated with notable names such as Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little, Mick Molloy and Jane Kennedy, Matt Tilley and Jo Stanley, as well as podcast hosts Abbie Chatfield, Tom Tilley, The Shameless Girls, Alex Dyson, Matt Okine, and even former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. His most significant creative relationship has been his 15-year association with Hamish and Andy. As the Creative Audio Producer for their radio shows and, for the past six years, on Australia’s #1 podcast, Chris has also contributed to several of their TV projects. In addition to his technical expertise in editing, recording, and all areas of audio production, Chris has unique skills in managing high-profile talent. He also possesses vast knowledge in creating compelling, entertaining content and understands what it takes to run highly effective teams.
You can register for the whole three-day Radiodays Asia conference, or you can register just for Podcast Day Asia.
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