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Australia's Radio Code, DRM Event Highlights, and Cumulus Media's Leadership Update · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered by AI.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest updates from the world of radio broadcast and
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  digital audio industries.
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  Today, we're covering the new commercial radio code of practice in Australia, the DRM's World
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  Radio Day schedule, and a key appointment at Cumulus Media.
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  Australia's broadcast regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has
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  formally registered a new Commercial Radio Code of Practice.
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  Effective July first, 2026, the code introduces updated community safeguards and transparency
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  requirements, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times.
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  Notably, it mandates transparency for programs hosted by synthetic AI voices, a first in
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  Australia.
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  Commercial Radio & Audio CEO Lizzie Young says the industry is proactively adapting to
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  community standards and technological changes.
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  The Digital Radio Mondiale Consortium has unveiled its schedule for World Radio Day on
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  February thirteenth.
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  DRM specialists will showcase how their digital broadcasts can deliver e-learning content,
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  including audio, text, and images, in multiple languages.
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  This technology allows a single transmission to reach many learners, with low-power receivers
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  turning signals into local Wi-Fi hotspots.
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  This enables access to content on tablets and phones without internet, ensuring learning
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  continuity even in areas with unreliable connectivity.
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  Cumulus Media has appointed Trey Dolle as vice president and market manager for its Cincinnati
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  operations.
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  With over 30 years of experience in the media industry, Dolle will oversee the company's
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  local radio and digital operations, including five radio brands such as 96 Rock and Warm 98.
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  Previously, he served as vice president and general sales manager at Bally Sports Ohio.
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  Dolle expressed excitement about leveraging the company's brands and digital services to
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  deliver strong results for clients.
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  That's all for today's episode of the RedTech daily podcast, powered by AI.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  For more detailed coverage on these stories, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for listening, and have a great day!