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WorldDAB Insights, 5G Broadcast in Sweden, and Radio.Cloud's Music Scheduling · 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 radio and digital audio industries.
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  Today, we'll explore WorldDAB research on radio's importance in cars, Sweden's 5G
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  Broadcast tests, Radio.Cloud's new music scheduler, and collaborations between Grass
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  Valley and Lawo.
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  We'll also highlight CGI dira's modern approach and Jutel RadioMan's local content solutions.
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  New research from the WorldDAB Automotive 2026 conference in Frankfurt highlights that
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  broadcast radio remains the most popular audio source in cars.
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  A survey of 8,000 adults across several countries, including Australia and the United
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  Kingdom, found 83 percent listen to radio while driving.
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  Additionally, 62 percent of car buyers view radio as essential, and 85 percent would miss
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  it if removed.
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  The study also shows positive attitudes toward DAB+, with 95 percent appreciating its use.
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  Sweden's state-owned telecommunications company, Teracom, is testing 5G Broadcast
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  technology in Stockholm to distribute radio and television services.
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  This pilot project, running for at least two years, includes channels from public
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  broadcasters SVT and Sveriges Radio.
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  The initiative aims to demonstrate how 5G Broadcast can support media distribution,
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  emergency communications, and other public-interest services with high resilience
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  and security.
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  By using existing infrastructure, the technology is touted as being cost-effective
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  and accessible.
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  Daniel Tisljarec, Teracom’s head of sales and innovation, highlights that 5G Broadcast does
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  not require a subscription with an operator and can transmit both television and radio
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  services, as well as important public announcements.
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  This project follows similar initiatives in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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  With an uncertain global situation, Tisljarec emphasizes the need for technology that can
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  reach everyone, even in times of crisis and war, making 5G Broadcast a critical investment
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  for national preparedness.
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  Radio.Cloud has unveiled Curator.Cloud, a cloud-based music scheduling platform tailored
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  for modern radio workflows.
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  Designed for program and music directors, it offers a browser-based interface for easy
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  management of scheduling rules, categories, and rotations.
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  At its core, an artificial intelligence-powered music analyzer evaluates songs across
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  attributes like tempo, energy, mood, and key, enabling smarter scheduling decisions.
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  Curator.Cloud can function as a standalone scheduler or integrate with existing systems,
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  offering a seamless migration from platforms like MusicMaster.
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  Grass Valley and Lawo are collaborating to validate interoperability between Grass
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  Valley’s AMPP platform and Lawo’s HOME management platform.
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  This initiative supports open media infrastructures and aims to demonstrate
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  software-based platform integration.
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  The project focuses on interoperability across orchestration, media transport, and security.
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  It will explore use cases like multi-platform routing and media exchange.
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  The collaboration helps customers modernize operations while maintaining flexibility in
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  technology choices.
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  CGI's dira OnAir Player is making waves in modern broadcasting with its versatile playout
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  control capabilities.
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  This tool stands out for its robust functionality and technical flexibility,
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  streamlining on-air operations through reliable automation.
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  It efficiently manages playlists, schedules advertisements, and optimizes content
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  workflows.
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  A standout feature is its extensive Web API, which allows integration with HTML5-based
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  interfaces, enabling custom-designed control surfaces.
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  This flexibility is particularly beneficial in specialized workflows like news production,
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  enhancing usability and reducing complexity.
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  The dira OnAir Player also supports remote studio control via mobile devices such as
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  tablets and smartphones, offering broadcast operators the ability to manage and monitor
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  studio operations flexibly and remotely.
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  This enhances workflow versatility and operational responsiveness.
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  With an open API architecture, it integrates seamlessly with diverse third-party systems and
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  equipment.
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  This adaptability makes it a future-proof solution for broadcasters, catering to both
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  current and evolving broadcasting needs.
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  Jutel's RadioMan offers a scalable solution for broadcasters aiming to deliver localized
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  content efficiently.
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  By integrating RadioMan automation with the Lamppu mobile app, broadcasters can manage
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  regional content without additional infrastructure.
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  This setup allows contributors to create live content remotely, with automated workflows
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  ensuring continuity across multiple regional feeds.
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  Centralized scheduling and mobile production workflows are key features, making it a
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  practical choice for expanding regional output without increasing operational complexity.
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  Thanks for tuning in to today's RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  To dive deeper into these stories and more, visit redtech.pro to read the full articles.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and it's been a pleasure bringing you the latest in radio and digital
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  audio industries.
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  Until next time, stay informed and inspired.