Radio and podcasting aren't competitors - they're the ultimate combination. In this session, Tom Webster will share new research on how radio delivers unmatched reach and frequency while podcasting delivers something radio can't: deep attention and parasocial trust. Together, they form an audio advertising strategy that no other medium can match. You'll learn why the […]
What actually happens when you hit play on a show and say, “let’s have a listen”? In this double-header, consultants Craig Bruce and Nik Goodman lift the lid on how they work with presenters - from first listen to next-level performance. They’ll share how they run airchecks, use audio to spark “aha” moments, and help […]
You make a great podcast…. now you just need people to hear it. How do you engage the audience, spread the word and figure out if it’s resonating? Even if you don’t have a million bucks, there are still tips, tricks, tools and strategies you can use. We bring together some of the big names […]
At last fall’s CRTC hearing on Canadian Content – The Path Forward, broadcasters and music industry groups called for urgent updates to the regulatory framework. Issues included Cancon definitions and quotas, regulation of online streamers, declining local radio news, revenue pressures, funding for Canadian and Indigenous content, and ownership limits. This panel revisits these issues […]
What does the job of a radio host really look like today? This session brings together a panel of leading radio presenters from different formats and stages of their careers for an open conversation about being on air in 2026. It’s an honest look at how the role has evolved, what audiences want more and […]
Jackie O’s recent decision to step away from one of the most famous morning shows in the world - the Kyle & Jackie O Show in Australia - is a reminder of a reality every radio brand eventually faces: what happens when one of your biggest names, who helps define your station, walks away and […]
BBC Radio 6 Music is one of the UK’s most distinctive music brands - a home for listeners who value discovery, depth and genuine musical passion. Built on trust, taste and cultural credibility, it proves that curator-led music radio can still thrive at scale. In this session, Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, […]
Amber Grimes has built her career at the intersection of music, strategy, and culture. From leading Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify to serving as EVP & GM of LVRN (Love Renaissance) - the Atlanta based label behind artists including 6LACK, Summer Walker, DVSN, Sadboi and more, Amber now oversees one of the most influential […]
In a world where it seems that lies travel a hundred times faster than the truth, where can AI give us a creative assist? We hear about the fears and dangers but are there ways AI can help us in spreading the truth so we can win audiences in this new attention economy?
In this age of all-caps opinions passing for political discourse, we’ll hear from the frontlines… hosts who are successfully making programs that privilege facts and build audiences, whether it’s on radio or in a podcast. You’ll hear how to choose the right topics and guests, how to structure a debate versus a conversation, making things […]
Morning shows remain radio’s most important relationship… but what does a great one need in 2026? This session takes a clear-eyed look at how successful morning shows are built today: what audiences want more (and less) of, the demands on hosts and producers, and how ideas move from planning to on-air. It’s a practical snapshot […]
A controlled revolution in audio audience measurement in the Netherlands! In the Netherlands, audio has been successfully brought back into the spotlight with a completely new currency measurement system. A brave story about collaboration, strong market leadership, and a clear vision for the future of audio has resulted in an uptake in advertising spending for […]
