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Irish Radio Insights, RCS Cloud at TechCon, and Zeno Media's New Strategic Appointment · 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, bringing you the latest in global radio broadcast and digital audio
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  news.
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  In today's episode, we'll cover the enduring reach of Irish radio, a studio upgrade at
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  Rhodes Music Radio driven by visual radio, RCS's latest updates to SelectorCloud and
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  ZettaCloud at TechCon, and Zeno Media's appointment of Mike McVay as a strategic
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  advisor.
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  Radio continues to dominate Ireland's audio landscape, as the latest Joint National
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  Listenership Research report by Ipsos reveals.
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  From October 2024 to September 2025, 3.481 million people tuned in daily, marking an
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  increase of 59,000 listeners from the previous year.
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  With 79% of adults listening daily and 74% of total audio time spent on live radio, the
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  medium remains central to Ireland's audio consumption.
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  The report highlights radio's cross-demographic appeal, with strong listenership across all age
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  groups and regions.
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  Rhodes Music Radio in Makhanda, South Africa, has upgraded its studio to embrace visual
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  radio, driven by the need to cater to both audio and visual audiences.
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  SoundFusion led the project, creating a dual-purpose space for FM broadcasting, video
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  podcasting, and streaming.
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  The studio now features a striking color scheme, professional acoustics, and an IP-based
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  backbone for flexible and future-proof operations.
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  This upgrade not only enhances training for students but also strengthens the station's
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  cultural and educational voice in the region.
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  At Radio TechCon in London, RCS unveiled SelectorCloud and the latest version of
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  ZettaCloud, marking a significant advancement in cloud-native broadcasting tools.
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  SelectorCloud brings artificial intelligence-powered music programming to the
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  cloud, enhancing scheduling speed and precision.
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  Meanwhile, ZettaCloud, already used by over 530 AM and FM stations globally, provides a robust
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  cloud-native playout solution.
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  RCS President Philippe Generali emphasized that these platforms redefine broadcasting
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  possibilities, offering unmatched agility and control.
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  Zeno Media has appointed broadcast veteran Mike McVay as a strategic advisor to bolster its
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  global audio business.
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  With over 50 years in radio programming, McVay will work with Zeno Media to enhance content
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  strategy and programming innovation across traditional, digital, and streaming platforms.
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  His expertise is expected to aid in expanding programming, improving monetization models, and
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  delivering content that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.
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  Zeno Media's commitment to underserved communities positions it as a new force in the
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  audio industry.
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  That wraps up today's episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial
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  intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and it's been a pleasure bringing you the latest updates in radio
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  broadcast and digital audio.
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  For more in-depth coverage of these stories, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Thanks for listening and have a great day!