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- 0:00Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
- 0:04I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest updates from the world of radio broadcast and
- 0:08digital audio industries.
- 0:10Today, we'll cover Broadcast Radio’s Myriad handling all requirements, the PPM rule change
- 0:16lifting U.S.
- 0:18AM/FM radio audiences, IBC highlighting Hackfest and Talent Programme, and
- 0:24SwissRadioDay 2025 tackling AI and music rights.
- 0:32Broadcast Radio has introduced Myriad 6, a comprehensive solution for radio stations of
- 0:37all sizes.
- 0:38It provides seamless live and automated broadcasting with a user-friendly interface and
- 0:42modular design.
- 0:44Myriad adapts to any station's workflow, offering full live control, powerful
- 0:49automation, or a mix of both.
- 0:52It boasts intuitive drag-and-drop tools, flexible voice tracking, and robust scheduling.
- 0:58With remote voice tracking and scalable networking, Myriad 6 is ready for the future,
- 1:03serving as the dependable heart of any station.
- 1:07Nielsen's recent change in its Portable People Meter measurement method has significantly
- 1:12boosted U.S.
- 1:13AM/FM radio audience figures.
- 1:17The Spring 2025 data reveals a 19% year-on-year increase in listeners during an average
- 1:2415-minute period.
- 1:26This rise spans all demographics, notably an 18% increase among adults aged 18–34 and 22%
- 1:33among those aged 25–54.
- 1:36The uptick stems from Nielsen now counting radio sessions of three minutes or more, down
- 1:41from five minutes, making audience data more comprehensive.
- 1:46As the IBC show approaches, organizers are spotlighting exciting programs.
- 1:52Leading the charge is the IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest, a two-day event from September 13th
- 1:59to 14th.
- 2:00It calls on innovators and content creators to engage in hands-on tech creativity, focusing on
- 2:06broadcast, monetization, and artificial intelligence.
- 2:10Participants can tackle challenges using Google Cloud and collaborate with peers, with
- 2:15expert-led lightning talks throughout.
- 2:19Also, the IBC Talent Programme returns on September 12th, dedicated to empowering the
- 2:24next generation in media, entertainment, and technology.
- 2:27SwissRadioDay 2025, marking its 25th anniversary, is set for August 28 in Zürich.
- 2:39The event will delve into how artificial intelligence impacts copyright, musical
- 2:43diversity, and radio’s curatorial role.
- 2:46Speakers include Benjamin Gut from SUISA, Roman Unternährer from CH Media, and musician Aakash
- 2:53Sethi.
- 2:54They'll discuss new frameworks for fair composition, licensing, and remuneration.
- 3:00The day's program, hosted by Maria Victoria Haas, promises insightful discussions on
- 3:05maintaining radio's relevance in the AI era.
- 3:09That's all for today's episode.
- 3:11For more details on these stories and other news, visit our website at redtech.pro.
- 3:17Thank you for tuning in to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
- 3:21I'm Marguerite Clark, and I'll be back with more updates soon.
- 3:25Have a great day!