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Industry Partnerships, Lawo at ISE 2026, and Latest Appointments · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to episode 406 of RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by Artificial Intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest in technology and business from the global
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  radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  On today's docket, we have exciting news including Cumulus Media's partnership with Eon
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  Media on AI-driven audio initiatives, VRT naming Annemie Gulickx as head of audio, an
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  intriguing Industry Insider piece titled 'Same answer but a different answer', StreamGuys' new
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  appointments in digital sales and strategy, and Lawo's invitation to Barcelona.
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  Cumulus Media has teamed up with Eon Media to push forward AI-enabled audio projects.
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  This collaboration aims to build AI-powered platforms for expanding audio content discovery
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  and generating consumer insights.
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  Supporting its 395 radio stations, Cumulus Media will leverage AI technologies to enhance
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  audience engagement, offering listeners new ways to connect with content.
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  Eon Media's AI tools will extract valuable metadata, enabling untapped monetization paths
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  and expanding digital touchpoints.
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  VRT has appointed Annemie Gulickx as the head of its audio department.
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  Formerly the Ketnet television channel manager, Gulickx will now oversee VRT's live content,
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  radio events, and digital audio strategy.
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  With a background in radio from her roles at FM Brussel, Studio Brussel, and MNM, she aims to
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  unify audio on demand, podcasts, and live content under VRT’s strategy.
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  Gulickx is excited to build on VRT's existing audio brands while embracing future
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  developments in the industry.
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  Broadcast Radio poses an intriguing question: Does radio broadcasting equipment really matter
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  in 2026?
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  The answer is yes, but it's evolving.
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  The definition of 'essential equipment' has shifted dramatically.
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  Gone are the days of hardware-heavy studios, replaced by leaner, smarter, and more flexible
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  setups.
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  Digitization and IP networking have transformed every aspect of radio operations.
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  Broadcast Radio emphasizes that studios still need equipment, but now it's different and
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  considerably less.
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  StreamGuys has made significant leadership changes by appointing Dara Kalvort as vice
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  president of digital sales and strategy, and promoting Eduardo Martinez to executive vice
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  president of technology.
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  Kalvort will spearhead the StreamGuys Ad Network, focusing on expanding digital audio
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  revenue through agency and brand partnerships.
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  Her role also includes enhancing programmatic advertising strategies for publishers.
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  Martinez, with nearly 20 years at StreamGuys, will lead innovation in streaming services,
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  mentoring teams and advancing technology solutions.
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  Lawo is getting ready for the Integrated Systems Europe 2026 in Barcelona, happening
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  from February 3rd to 6th.
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  They're inviting industry professionals to Booth 5H700 at the Fira de Barcelona to see
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  their latest offerings.
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  Highlights include the mc² Audio Mixing Solutions, Home Platform & Home Apps for media
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  management, and the Show Control & Automation with QLab and zactrack integration.
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  Plus, unwind with them at their Happy Hour at 5 p.m.
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  with drinks and snacks.
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  That's all for today's episode of RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by Artificial Intelligence.
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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, and we'll be back tomorrow with the latest updates in radio
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  broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  Thanks for listening!