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Live 95.5 Launches RadioGPT In Middays With AI Version Of Ashley Z

Alpha Media CHR “Live 95.5” KBFF Portland OR has become the first station to implement Futuri Media’s RadioGPT with an AI version of syndicated talent ‘Ashley Z’ Elzinga taking over the midday slot. The station will use AI produced segments using an artificial version of Elzinga’s voice. The real Elzinga, who is also PD/morning host […] […]

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What Classic Hits Added in 2023

What Classic Hits Added in 2023 Is “Ready or Not” by the Fugees a classic hit now? Is “Sometimes” by Britney Spears? Is “Lose Yourself” by Eminem? Is “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz? Is “Raise Your Glass” by Pink? The giveaway is in the asking itself. All of those songs, the oldest from 1997, are […] […]

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WHCH Launches With Hot Country Hits

Hit Radio Media has launched 99.9 WHCH Custer/Ludington MI as Country “Hot Country Hits“. The new station joins Hot AC 102.7 WMOM Pentwater in the company’s holdings. Station Manager Chris Nicholas’ morning show will simulcast on both stations with the new station airing Compass Media Networks’ Taste of Country Nights in evenings. The station is […] […]

ASIA

Suria FM’s DJ Lin is Malaysia’s Most Trusted Radio Presenter

Suria FM’s announcer DJ Lin has won the Most Trusted Radio Presenter in Malaysia award presented by Readers’ Digest as part of its Trusted Brands 2023 campaign.She has won for the third consecutive year.The winners were chosen after independently surveying a representative sample of consumers across Asia to discover their views on products and services in over 50 categories across a broad range of industries.The opinions of around 8000 individuals were collected, representing five of the region’s key markets: the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.Each of these 8000 participants completed an online questionnaire that required them to name the brands that they trust above all others and rate them based on six key attributes.DJ Lin said she is grateful for the award as it is proof that she is still relevant even with many emerging talents in the radio industry.” I am honoured as well as surprised to receive this prestigious award for the third time. It is hard to describe (my feeling) because I have been in this industry for 24 years, yet Malaysian listeners continue to vote for and support me as Most Trusted Radio Announcer,” she said in a statement. […]

ASIA

Radiodays Asia 2023 program announced

The 2023 program for Radiodays Asia has been released covering everything from AI to Gen Z.Keynote speaker Valerie Geller will discuss connecting with your radio audience and making listeners stay and come back for more.Christian Schalt, Chief Digital Officer at RTL, Germany, will talk about how AI is transforming radio’s value, how broadcasters can leverage AI in all areas of their business, and the risks associated with this rapidly developing technology.CADA’s Emily Copeland will reflect on the challenges and opportunities that come with catering to a young audience overlooked by traditional media.Richard Fidler, talk about why this in-depth conversational format is still so incredibly successful as a programme as well as a podcast.James Cridland brings cool tools for your radio station from the podcast world.Andrea Ho will demonstrate practical strategies for diversity and inclusion in radio environments and how to attract more listeners by bringing more balance to your teams.Guy Perryman, producer and presenter at Inter FM in Tokyo, takes us inside the world of radio in Japan.Deb Hishon, Media Measurement Director, ANZ at GfK, will explain Radio 360, the world-first hybrid measurement system used for Survey 3, 2023.Also covered will be uncovered reporting in closed countries, the balance of talk and music, how to engage with Gen Z and beyond, using podcasts to break news stories and Paul Amos from Xtra Insights will offer ideas that have worked well in Australian markets.Radiodays Asia is on September 5 & 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. […]