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According to a recent study by Toluna India, FM radio listenership is quite high in the country’s Tier II and III markets.The study, conducted between December 19, 2022 and January 2, 2023, surveyed over 1200 FM radio listeners aged 18-50 from different socioeconomic backgrounds and employment status, across 30 Tier II and III markets in the North and West regions of India.80 percent respondents claimed they listened to radio. Amongst working professionals, this rises even higher to 90 percent, but amongst students only 66 percent tune to the radio.

The study also found that 33 percent of radio listeners ranked FM Radio as the preferred medium for daily entertainment, followed by video/music streaming apps.74 percent listeners tune in for more than three days a week. 70 percent tune in for between 30 minutes to 2 hours every day, with 60 percent listening at home. Listenership peaks during morning and evening hours, with morning listening being a universal trend and evening listening being driven primarily by salaried individuals. The survey also found that mobile phones and car music systems are the most commonly used devices for listening to the radio.Dixit Chanana, Country Director, Toluna India, said: “Our study on radio listenership in tier II and III shows some interesting data points. 33 percent of radio listeners ranked FM Radio as the most preferred medium of daily entertainment. This is consistent with the study that we did in 2020. Apart from consumption on the go, more than 60 percent consume radio at home.” […]

Philippines’ Radyo5 92.3 FM welcomed the Chinese New Year, with a new program line-up and a new tagline: “Ito na ang totoong tunog ng Serbisyo Publiko!”These new programs include Bangon Bayan with Mon from 4am to 6am, Sagot Kita! with Cherly Cosim from 4pm to 5pm, Good Vibes with Laila Chikadora and Stanley Chi from 6:30pm to 8pm, and Pinoy Konek with Danton Remoto from 8pm to 9pm.Bangon Bayan with Mon jumpstarts weekday mornings with infotainment through news, music, health, and fitness. In Sagot Kita!, Cheryl Cosim will assist Filipinos who have issues with government agencies and be the bridge to help resolve their various concerns.

Laila Chikadora and Stanley Chi’s Good Vibes presents the lighter side of news by focusing on pop culture social media trends.Danton Remoto’s Pinoy Konek highlights the OFW life, connects listeners and informs them about matters that are relevant to them, while diving into modern and folk literature, music, and Philippine history as well.Dr. Love, Bro. Jun Banaag’s radio program helps couples with their love problems from Monday to Friday, 10pm to 12 midnight. With his soothing voice and words of wisdom, Bro. Jun helps heal heartaches and guide lovers through the various challenges in their relationships. […]

February 13 is World Radio Day (WRD) as proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO, and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day.The theme for the 12th edition of the World Radio Day, is Radio and Peace and will acknowledge that in reporting and informing the general public, radio stations shape public opinion and frame a narrative that can influence domestic and international situations and decision-making processes.UNESCO says radio can indeed fuel conflict but in reality, professional radio moderates conflict and/or tensions, preventing their escalation or bringing about reconciliation and reconstruction talks.

On World Radio Day 2023, UNESCO will highlight independent radio as a pillar for conflict prevention and peace building, saying that this is the reason why support to independent radio has to be viewed as an integral part of peace and stability.13 Ideas for Celebrating WRD on 13 Feb 2023
Radio the Peacemaker: What impact did radio have during any conflict that once happened in your country, region or community? What stories do listeners still recall? Would your radio station be able to sketch a declaration for peace with your listeners? Carry out calls-in or vox-pops and share your listeners’ perspectives on radio and peace.
The Sounds of Peace: Which are the sounds listeners associate with peace? A river flowing? Traditional chants? The tweet of birds? Echoing cliffs? Make a poll and broadcast the sounds! Alternatively, focus on songs of peace – but do not just play them, talk about them. Review related albums, concerts, festivals …
Radio Rescue : How does radio assist in reducing tensions or conflict by proving false news wrong? Take a conspiracy rumour or theory presently circulating on websites or social networks and examine it against facts, data and records together with your listeners. Analyse how likely they are to be true and, if false, how the falsehood possibly started.
From Our Granary: Rebroadcast old interviews or programs which demonstrate the power of radio in peace-building and conflict prevention, or exchange broadcasts with other local and regional radio stations. Use the sound archives of libraries if yours is unavailable! This will go particularly well if your radio station targets Baby Boomers[1] or generation X[2].
Game is Up: So your radio station targets generations Y[3] and Z[4] instead, and you wish to talk about peace? Discuss recent video or box games they have been playing. What are the aims and scores? What are the expected abilities and performance? How does it all relate or unrelate to peace? Seek your listeners’ thoughts on the slang words used in gaming: steamroll, ragequit, swipe, square up, throw down, etc.
The Radio Bookshelf:  Host a talk show reviewing books or magazines that bring home stories of disarmament, demobilized soldiers, reintegration, reconciliation, co-existence, solidarity, community healing, post-war rebuilding … Discuss peace and stability through them.
Learning to Live Together: Cover local and foreign culture and arts to enrich each other’s experience and understanding. From this angle, review exhibits, TV shows, plays and films but also food and drinks, travel, fashion and dress codes, interior decoration, traditions and attitudes, etc. What about going out of your studio for this show? Or making a quizz for your listeners?
Sporting Radio: Fair play, team-spirit, integrity, respect, discipline … there are so many peace values in sports! Your radio station can relay them when reporting on the latest results and news. Include these values in your sports commentary, even in live broadcasts!
Energizing Listeners: What do you offer listeners when they tune in early morning? How do you get them ready for their day ahead? Prepare a breakfast show with news about what is happening, helping listeners get informed about public affairs, but offer balanced reporting, fair representation of members of society and solutions – reveal not only shortcomings but also effective measures. Include friendly chatter.
Distribution at Stake: Talk with your listeners about devices they use to listen to the radio and derived satisfaction. How do they assess access to information? Why do they enjoy listening from them? How do they address loudness? What could happen if they only rely on podcasting and Internet Radio? And would they buy a car if it did not have broadcast radio?
Newsrooms Set the Tone: Review your editorial housestyle and employment policies in a no holds barred discussion. Why is your radio station’s independent reporting absolutely critical to peace? How is the station contributing to good governance and the rule of law? In which way does staff diversity influence content? Prepare your radio station’s peace value or statement.
Unforgettable: Recounting narrative experiences of those mostly affected by the conflicts in their countries, regions or communities, can serve listeners as an emotional outlet and remind all of our common humanity. Your radio station can give a voice to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people – as well as to victims of discrimination and crime. This type of radio programmes requires high editorial and journalistic standards so as not to encourage violence and revenge but peace and democracy.
In the News:  Journalists and diverse opinion leaders from civil society can analyse what different radio stations, newspapers and online publications have said and written about Radio and Peace on World Radio Day in the run up to and actual day. […]

Two years after retiring from Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Radio 3 following a 70-year career, the world’s longest-working presenter “Uncle” Ray Cordeiro has died. He was 98.He passed away in a hospital on Friday, January 13. No cause of death was given.Born in Hong Kong in 1924, Uncle Ray devoted his life to the development of radio broadcasting and the local music scene. He hosted his first show “Progressive Jazz” at the former radio station, Rediffusion, in 1949. Ray joined RTHK in 1960 as Head of Light Music.“The audience followed me, grew up with me, and they’re all over the world now,” Cordeiro told The Associated Press in 2021 after his retirement. “They still listened to me on the internet.”For his contributions to the broadcasting industry, Uncle Ray was awarded with an MBE in 1987, the RTHK Life Time Achievement in Broadcasting Award in 1997, the HKSAR’s Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2008, and was made an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2012.He was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2000 as the World’s Most Durable Radio DJ. […]

Radio, audio and technology conferences and trade shows are back in a big way for 2023 with growing numbers expected after a quieter couple of years.ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, March 6-9 is back as an in-person event after a break of two years.The DBS2023 event will address challenges, find solutions and share experiences related to digital transition, technology implementation, creative content ideas, and enhancing user experiences.

Radioinfo will cover this conferenceABU-Rai Conference, Florence, March 13-14Hosted by the Italian Public Service Broadcaster, RAI, this conference for Public Service Media will be answering questions such as:
How do PSMs use the lessons of the past few years, and take positive steps towards a sustainable future in content, technology, and resources?
What models have broadcasters around the world trialled and implemented, and how they have been received by staff and the public?
How to best explain the risks of unsustainable lifestyles and promote change among our audience through news, programs and editorial offerings, with projects, media partnerships, and joint action?
Radioinfo will cover this conference

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Radiodays Europe, Prague, Mar 26-28Radiodays Europe is a major event in the Radio, Podcast and Audio World bringing together over 1,500 visitors from 65 countries over 3 days.The event is organised into sessions including keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, summits, workshops and networking events.The conference this year starts at 9.00am on Sunday 26th March with the Free Radidoays Europe Inclusive (formerly Radiodays Europe Women), event followed by three Summits on the Sunday afternoon: Youth, Podcast and Data Research.Radioinfo will cover this conferenceNAB Show, Las Vegas, Apr 15-9 will mark the centenary of the NAB.In 1923, 16 radio stations met in Chicago for the first organisational meeting of the National Association of Broadcasters.The NAB Show is the world’s biggest trade fair for audio and vision and there will be radio and audio focused sessions incorporated into the NAB Show.All 2023 New York Festivals award winners will be celebrated at the NYF Storytellers Gala taking place on April 18th during the NAB Show.The RAB RadioShow that used to be held in the latter part of the year is now incorporated into the NAB Show.MPTS 10 –11 May 2023, London The Media Production & Technology Show 2023 is the UK’s largest event for the broadcast media, production and technology industry.It returns in 2023 for a sixth show and aims to welcome back visitors from around the world with an expanded line-up of compelling speakers, content and new exhibitors.2022 saw a record number of over 300 exhibitors and 8,000 attendees from 40 different countries.This year MPTS returns with a special focus on interactivity, encouraging visitors to learn and discover the latest technologies and future trends in audio, remote production, lighting, post, sports broadcasting and virtual production.KOBA, Seoul, May 16-19, the 31st Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio & Lighting Show.KOBA is going to be presenting the next generation’s broadcasting services and the future of the image, sound and lighting industries.More than 80 international broadcasting technology conferences will be hosted by KOBETA (The Korea Broadcasting Engineers &Technicians Association).Sound-related seminars held by technical experts will be organized by KASA (Korea Association of Sound Artists) and the Acoustical Society of Korea, will provide an opportunity to acquire specialised information regarding sound and broadcasting systems. In addition to that, a wide variety of events are planned.Broadcast Asia, Singapore, 7-9 June.Billed as Asia’s largest broadcast technology stage, this conference brings together the most influential regional broadcasters, media and entertainment professionals.This allows broadcasters to
Get insights on industry and technology trends impacting Asia’s broadcast and media landscape
Network and reconnect with industry peers
Discuss the future of broadcast and the strategies to move forward
Source for the latest next-gen broadcast technology from a marketplace of global vendors
IBC, Amsterdam, 15-18 Sept.Next to the NAB Show, this is probably the 2nd biggest trade show in the world.IBC sits at the global crossroads of the media, entertainment and technology industries providing an informative, innovative and beneficial experience for all attendees.Always at the forefront of industry innovation, IBC attracts industry pioneers from more than 150 countries, with exhibitors taking advantage of a truly unique gathering of the best and brightest networkers, buyers, innovators and leaders.In 2022, over 37,000 visitors from 170 countries visited IBC.Radiodays Asia, Kuala Lumpur, September TBAWRC, Dubai, Begins 20 NovemberWorld Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) are held every three to four years to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and non-geostationary-satellite orbits.Revisions are made on the basis of an agenda determined by the ITU Council, which takes into account recommendations made by previous world radiocommunication conferences.WorldDAB Summit 2023 will probably be in the latter part of the year. The 2022 Summit was held in November.The CBAA Conference is tentatively set down for 16 –  18 November at a venue TBA.The ACRA’s will be in Sydney on October 14 at the ICC, but at this stage there has been no decision on the CRA conference for 2023.  […]

As part of its continual efforts to deepen engagement with audiences, Mediacorp will roll out refreshed logos for its suite of digital, free-to-air and audio platforms and products on 1 February 2023.The new visual identity will consist of Mediacorp’s “M” prefix featured prominently in the individual logos, each rendered in a sleek, single or dual-colour scheme. This eye-catching design aims to drive all audience interactions and communications back to the main Mediacorp brand, strengthening its collective presence and showcasing the extensive reach of the entire media network through a harmonised and unified look.In keeping with the rich heritage and strong brand equity Mediacorp has built over the years, the core design of each individual product has been retained but updated using a bold approach for maximum impact in today’s digital-first environment. This has been achieved by streamlining the logos using a modern and mono- or dichromatic 2D effect, while maintaining the composition and colour palette of the products – signalling Mediacorp’s continual evolution in staying ahead of new trends and technologies, while staying true to the brand that audiences are familiar with.Together with the refreshed logos, Mediacorp will also be introducing the Mplifier, a new set of graphics to further amplify the association between the Mediacorp brand and its products. The Mplifier – a stylised upward-pointing arrow forming half of Mediacorp’s “M” prefix that is meant to convey the brand’s constant strive for progress – will be applied consistently across all platforms, communication channels and marketing materials as a unifying visual cue for Mediacorp’s products.Oliver Chong, Head, Marketing & Communications, Mediacorp said: “The bright new design of Mediacorp’s refreshed logos is a visual representation of our purpose as the national media network in delivering new experiences and compelling content built around our audiences’ consumption preferences.”Added Mr Chong: “The design is fresh and familiar at the same time, achieving the best of both worlds – driving a consistent overall brand narrative, yet retaining the robust brand equity we have nurtured over the years. We hope the collective impact of the logos will reinforce Mediacorp’s role in engaging audiences across all touchpoints in their lives, and convey our constant efforts to connect deeply with our communities.” To familiarise audiences with the fresh look, the logos will be soft launched on 16 January via on-air channel bugs, as well as via GIFs and videos across the respective social media platforms. These animations will depict the transition to the new logos, before the visuals are officially launched on 1 February. […]