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SRG SSR's FM Return Consideration and BBC's 'Make a Difference Awards' · 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, and today we're diving into the latest in radio broadcast and digital
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  audio industries.
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  Here's what we've got lined up for you today: SRG may reconsider FM return if Swiss
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  Parliament extends licenses, and the BBC honors everyday heroes across its local radio network.
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  Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR is contemplating a potential return to Frequency
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  Modulation broadcasting if the Swiss Parliament decides to extend analog licenses.
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  The broadcaster has seen a significant loss of listeners since it halted Frequency Modulation
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  transmission earlier this year, with over half a million listeners lost in the first half of
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  2025.
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  SRG SSR's Director General, Susanne Wille, acknowledged the decline, stating that "every
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  listener we lose hurts." The Swiss lawmakers are currently debating the future of Frequency
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  Modulation radio, with a decision expected by December.
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  If approved, new Frequency Modulation licenses could be issued starting in 2027.
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  Despite the challenges, Wille defended the initial switch-off, highlighting the financial
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  savings and the transition to digital radio via D.A.B.
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  plus and online streaming.
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  The British Broadcasting Corporation has honored over 300 unsung heroes through its 2025
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  "Make a Difference Awards," recognizing acts of kindness and resilience across the United
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  Kingdom.
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  Celebrated through 40 local and national stations, the awards spotlighted volunteers and
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  community leaders who have made a lasting impact.
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  For the first time, 20 animals were also honored for their support roles.
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  The awards underscore radio's role as a medium of connection and community engagement.
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  That's it for today's episode.
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  Thank you for tuning in to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  To read the full articles, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and we'll catch you in the next episode.