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Australian Radio Trends, Ozen.fm Expansion, and NeoSIP Innovations · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI, where we bring you the latest news from the
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  world of radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and here are today's headlines: Commercial radio hits a major
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  milestone in Australia, Ozen.fm appoints a new leader for podcast growth in Latin America, and
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  tech updates from Ferncast and Telos.
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  Plus, highlights from the NAB Show and Cabsat's schedule changes.
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  Commercial radio in Australia has reached a record 12.8 million weekly listeners, according
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  to the latest GfK Survey 2, 2026, reported by Commercial Radio & Audio.
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  This marks a sustained audience level above 12 million for nearly four years, signaling stable
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  advertising opportunities.
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  CEO Lizzie Young emphasizes the unique value of local, live commercial radio for both audiences
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  and advertisers, highlighting a strong return on investment and the importance of supporting
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  local journalism and jobs.
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  Ozen.fm, an audio monetization and podcast network, has appointed Bruno Pinheiro as
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  network manager to spearhead podcast growth in Latin America.
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  Based in São Paulo, Pinheiro will oversee the development of Ozen.fm's podcast network, which
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  includes around one hundred shows in Brazil.
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  His role involves identifying emerging voices, growing original content, and supporting
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  creators.
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  Co-founder Rodrigo Tigre emphasizes Pinheiro's significant role in shaping the network's
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  expansion, leveraging his expertise in the regional audio landscape.
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  Ferncast's aixtream Concentrator revolutionizes broadcast distribution by offering a versatile,
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  scalable solution for delivering programs across multiple formats.
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  Traditionally, broadcasters needed separate systems for each format like FM, DVB, D.A.B.,
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  and the internet.
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  The aixtream Concentrator simplifies this with a single system capable of handling hundreds of
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  outputs, including different encodings and audio qualities.
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  By utilizing existing audio-over-IP networks, it delivers streams such as DVB MPEG TS and
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  MPX-over-IP efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing reliability.
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  Telos Alliance's Livewire+ is a protocol that's transforming broadcast studios globally by
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  enabling decentralized routing of high-quality audio over Ethernet.
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  It scales from single studios to multi-campus installations using LAN, WAN, or private IP
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  connections.
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  This flexibility allows for easy network configuration without hardware changes.
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  As a key player in the AES67 standard, Telos ensures interoperability, integrating consoles,
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  processors, and more into a unified system.
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  With Axia Pathfinder Core PRO, broadcasters gain real-time control and monitoring,
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  fostering a robust audio network.
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  At the 2026 NAB Show, Roberto di Bari, CEO of Aldena Telecomunicazioni, discussed the
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  company's innovative approach to broadcast antennas and radio frequency infrastructure.
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  Aldena focuses on providing end-to-end transmission systems, from transmitter output
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  to the antenna.
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  The company designs and supplies antennas, filters, combiners, and transmission lines, all
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  tailored to meet specific broadcaster needs.
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  Di Bari emphasized customization, flexibility, and scalability, which are vital in adapting to
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  complex broadcast environments where standard configurations aren't sufficient.
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  Cumulus Media has appointed William E.
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  “Bill” Smith as vice president and market manager for its Oxnard-Ventura, California
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  cluster.
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  Previously, Smith was the general manager at American General Media's Bakersfield stations.
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  Cumulus President Bob Walker praised Smith's track record in building high-performing sales
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  teams and fostering local business growth.
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  Smith emphasized his focus on understanding partner, customer, and team needs to enhance
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  and expand successful strategies.
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  Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting Communications from Mansfield
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  University.
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  NeoGroupe showcased NeoSIP at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, illustrating its capabilities for
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  IP-based audio distribution in broadcasting.
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  Philippe Halin, the company's president, emphasized that NeoSIP is a Session Initiation
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  Protocol-based solution for transporting high-quality audio over Internet Protocol
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  networks.
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  This approach allows broadcasters to manage workflows using standard network
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  infrastructure, moving away from dedicated broadcast links.
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  NeoSIP is part of NeoGroupe's shift toward software-driven systems, offering flexible and
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  scalable deployment across studio and remote production scenarios.
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  Cabsat 2026 has been rescheduled to October 5th through 7th at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in
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  Expo City.
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  Originally set for June, the change supports international participation amid travel and
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  market uncertainties in the Gulf region.
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  Organizers consulted with partners and authorities to align the event with the global
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  broadcast and media technology calendar.
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  This shift aims to attract broader international attendance and highlights Dubai's
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  role in hosting major business events.
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  That's a wrap for today's episode of RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
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  To dive deeper into these stories and more, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back with more news tomorrow.