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IBC2026 Advocacy, Cumulus Media's Charity, and Benztown-Zeno Collaboration · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, here to bring you the latest in business and technology for the
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  global radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  Today we'll cover the advocacy for broadcast radio in all new vehicles, Cumulus’ KSKS
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  station's support for a children's hospital, and a new streaming deal between Benztown and
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  Zeno Media.
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  At the IBC2026 event, World D.A.B.
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  and Broadcast Networks Europe advocated for the Digital Networks Act to mandate terrestrial
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  radio in all new vehicles.
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  The current Annex V requires digital radio reception but not a fitted receiver.
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  Jacqueline Bierhorst, WorldDAB president, emphasized the need for access rather than just
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  technology protection.
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  The campaign also aims to include commercial vehicles and minicars, with a final European
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  Union agreement expected by the end of 2027.
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  Cumulus Media's KSKS 93.7 Kiss Country in Fresno, California, wrapped up its 28th annual
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  Kiss Country for Kids Radiothon on September 10th.
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  Broadcasting live from the rotunda at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, California, the
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  team was on air a.m.
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  6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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  The event raised over one hundred and three thousand dollars for the hospital.
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  Program Director Andy Winford expressed pride in the air talent and partners at Valley
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  Children's Hospital for their contributions to the Central Valley community.
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  Benztown, an audio content producer, has partnered with Zeno Media, an international
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  audio distribution and streaming service provider.
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  This collaboration will offer Benztown's radio station clients access to Zeno Media's
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  comprehensive streaming and content production services.
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  Benztown President Chachi Denes highlighted that this partnership will help stations
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  strengthen their digital presence and create new revenue opportunities by leveraging Zeno's
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  robust streaming infrastructure and programmatic advertising tools.
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  Zeno Media provides dedicated customer support and a seamless integration with existing live
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  streaming configurations.
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  Their tools simplify broadcasters' daily operations, including music reporting and
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  compliance.
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  Zeno Media’s Nikols Latuff emphasized the importance of digital listening growth,
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  providing broadcasters with technology to expand and monetize their audiences
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  effectively.
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  This partnership marks a significant step in making streaming more accessible and profitable
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  for radio stations.
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  That's all for today's episode.
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  Thanks for tuning in to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  For more details on these stories and other updates, visit us at redtech.pro.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and I'll catch you next time.