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AI in Italian Broadcasting, NAB 2026 Updates, and Beasley Media News · 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 updates in the global radio broadcast and
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  digital audio industries.
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  Here's what's on the docket today: Italian broadcasters are set to mark World Radio Day
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  with a live artificial intelligence-focused simulcast, and we'll explore what happens when
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  a golden ear meets a neural net.
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  Plus, Hutton Broadcasting selects Nautel NV20LT for KQBA, and Thai Government Radio upgrades FM
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  transmission with Orban Optimod 5950.
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  We'll also cover the 2026 NAB Show's relocation of TV and Radio Headquarters to Central Hall,
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  the integration of vCreative and Radio.Cloud to streamline workflows, and Beasley naming Kevin
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  LeGrett as its chief business officer.
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  Several Italian radio stations will celebrate World Radio Day 2026 by airing a live,
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  multi-station simulcast titled "Radio and AI." This program will explore artificial
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  intelligence's role in various sectors like healthcare, academia, and industry, aligning
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  with this year's theme, "AI is a tool, not a voice." Organized by the Club per l’UNESCO di
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  Bisceglie, the broadcast will emphasize AI's role in decision-making, while highlighting
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  radio's power as a platform for civic dialogue.
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  Participating stations are encouraged to register with UNESCO to be featured on the
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  global map of World Radio Day activities.
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  When a golden ear meets a neural net, something extraordinary happens.
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  At Globo, machine learning engineer Pedro Leite and innovation specialist Luiz Fernando
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  Kruszielski have been experimenting with AI-driven sound design.
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  Their collaboration resulted in a breakthrough during the production of the drama series
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  "Vermelho Sangue." Using AI, they transformed a girl's voice into that of a werewolf, achieving
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  a level of authenticity previously unattainable.
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  This marks a significant step forward in AI-assisted audio production.
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  Hutton Broadcasting has selected the Nautel NV20LT transmitter for KQBA in Los Alamos, New
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  Mexico.
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  This decision emphasizes the company's focus on reliability, efficiency, and technical support
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  availability.
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  Austin Burch, director of engineering at Hutton Broadcasting, highlighted the transmitter's
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  four-year warranty and competitive pricing.
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  The company operates in challenging terrain, making dependable equipment crucial.
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  Hutton Broadcasting has been a loyal Nautel customer for over a decade, utilizing various
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  Nautel models across its stations.
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  Thai Government Radio has completed the installation of Orban Optimod 5950 digital
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  audio processors across six FM sites, upgrading its radio transmission infrastructure.
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  The stations, including A.S.
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  Radio in Bangkok, now feature improved on-air loudness and clarity.
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  This upgrade aligns with PRD's mission to inform the public about government policies
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  while addressing citizens' concerns.
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  Orban collaborated with JAA Systems for the project, emphasizing reliability and audio
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  quality, crucial for high-power FM operations.
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  The 2026 National Association of Broadcasters Show will see the relocation of the TV and
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  Radio Headquarters to Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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  This move aims to enhance visibility and accessibility for broadcast programming and
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  community spaces.
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  Karen Chupka, NAB's executive vice president, emphasizes that the new location reflects
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  broadcasters' desire for high-energy programming directly integrated into the show
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  floor.
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  The HQ will feature an HQ Theater for live sessions and an NAB Member Lounge for
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  networking.
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  The TV and Radio Headquarters at the 2026 NAB Show will also introduce a new workforce
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  development program.
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  This initiative will focus on skill enhancement and organizational strategies, addressing the
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  impact of artificial intelligence and evolving talent models.
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  Open to all attendees, the program aims to align with media and technology workforce
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  trends.
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  Additionally, the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum will kick off the show on April 19,
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  aiming to boost participation and align with the broader schedule.
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  The NAB Show Premium Conference will return to North Hall, featuring the integrated Broadcast
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  Management and Monetization Conference.
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  This will include sessions from the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum, the Broadcast
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  Engineering and Information Technology Conference, Radio Advertising Bureau sales and
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  revenue sessions, and the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Focus on Leadership series.
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  April Carty-Sipp, NAB's executive vice president of industry affairs, states that
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  these changes underscore NAB's commitment to providing modern and accessible programming for
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  broadcasters.
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  vCreative and Radio.Cloud have announced a new integration aimed at simplifying and speeding
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  up workflows for broadcasters using both platforms.
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  This integration is designed to reduce friction between production and on-air operations by
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  directly connecting creative services with broadcasting.
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  Mary DelGrande, CEO of vCreative, highlights the importance of this integration in helping
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  stations do more with fewer resources, enhancing operational efficiency.
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  Andrew Scaglione from Radio.Cloud notes that this collaboration is a logical step,
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  especially as Radio.Cloud continues to grow.
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  The integration utilizes AutoDub technology in a cloud-based environment to move audio
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  directly from vCreative to Radio.Cloud, eliminating manual file transfers and reducing
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  redundant steps.
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  This advancement allows stations to transition content from production to playout more
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  quickly, providing greater visibility across teams.
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  The integration aims to create a more connected workflow, reducing errors and allowing teams to
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  focus on content quality and execution, ultimately building confidence across the
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  broadcasting process.
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  Beasley Media Group has appointed Kevin LeGrett as their new chief business officer.
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  Starting February second, LeGrett will collaborate with Brian Beasley, the chief
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  operating officer, focusing on revenue strategies and digital growth.
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  Caroline Beasley, CEO, highlights Kevin’s extensive experience in broadcast and digital
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  platforms, making him ideal for this role.
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  LeGrett joins from iHeartMedia, where he held senior leadership positions, including
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  president of iHeartSports, bringing over fifteen years of expertise to Beasley.
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  That’s all for today’s episode of RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  Thank you for tuning in.
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  For more detailed articles on these stories and more, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  I’m Marguerite Clark, and we’ll catch you next time!