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- 0:00Welcome to the three hundred thirty-fourth episode of RedTech daily podcast, powered by
- 0:04AI.
- 0:06I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest in radio broadcast and digital audio
- 0:10industries.
- 0:12Today's headlines include the NAB opening a call for BEIT Conference papers and panels, the
- 0:18NAB Show New York spotlighting AI's role in journalism, Cumulus Detroit's WJR AM promoting
- 0:25Marie Osborne, and Beasley expanding "The Maney & LauRen Morning Show" while launching La
- 0:30Tricolor.
- 0:34The National Association of Broadcasters is accepting proposals for papers and panels for
- 0:38the 2026 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference.
- 0:43This event will be part of the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 18th to the 22nd.
- 0:50It targets broadcast engineers, technicians, technology managers, and researchers.
- 0:57Proposals are due by November 14th, 2025, and accepted papers will be published in the
- 1:02conference proceedings.
- 1:04Student submissions are also encouraged, with the best paper receiving recognition and travel
- 1:09assistance.
- 1:12NAB Show New York is set to explore artificial intelligence's impact on journalism with a new
- 1:17content track titled "The Future of Journalism." Scheduled for Tuesday, October
- 1:2322nd, this half-day program will delve into AI's role in news gathering, production, and
- 1:28distribution.
- 1:30Industry experts, including Axios Media Correspondent Sara Fischer, Hearst Television
- 1:36Executive Vice President Nick Radziul, and Status Founder Oliver Darcy, will discuss AI's
- 1:42challenges and opportunities.
- 1:45Sessions will cover topics like AI's influence on news, automation in production, and
- 1:50rebuilding trust in journalism.
- 1:54Cumulus Media's news and talk station WJR AM in Detroit has promoted Senior News Analyst Marie
- 2:01Osborne to the newly created role of Director of Community Affairs and News.
- 2:06A 20-year veteran of WJR and a Detroit native, Osborne has reported from the United States,
- 2:12Europe, and China.
- 2:15Her award-winning work has been featured on major networks, including ABC, CBS, and the
- 2:20BBC.
- 2:22Osborne expressed her excitement about continuing WJR's commitment to community and
- 2:27news in her new role.
- 2:30Beasley Media Group is expanding its programming with a new syndication deal and the
- 2:34launch of a new format in key U.S.
- 2:36markets.
- 2:38"The Maney & LauRen Morning Show" will now air on WHBQ FM in Memphis, Tennessee, adding to its
- 2:45presence in Augusta, Georgia, and Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- 2:50The show, known for humor and pop culture, is a proven ratings driver.
- 2:55Additionally, Beasley has launched La Tricolor in Detroit, featuring Regional Mexican music
- 3:00and NFL coverage in Spanish.
- 3:04That's all for today's episode of RedTech daily podcast.
- 3:08Thank you for tuning in to our three hundred thirty-fourth episode.
- 3:12For more in-depth articles and the latest updates in the radio broadcast and digital
- 3:17audio industries, visit us at redtech.pro.
- 3:20I'm Marguerite Clark.
- 3:22Have a great day!