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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Growing Your Podcast
DESCRIPTION: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 and big brains in audience growth to give away all their secrets.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/the-art-and-science-of-growing-your-podcast/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:“A USA’s first”: The Future of Radio Imaging
DESCRIPTION:In radio\, every second counts. The moment something sounds off\, listeners are gone and so is your profit. For decades\, stations accepted something strange as normal: moments where the sound of the station and the music don’t quite align. In this session\, PURE Jingles unveils a USA-first innovation in sonic branding that rethinks how stations connect their brand to the music they play. A breakthrough designed to make radio sound more seamless\, more natural and more powerful than ever before. \nTogether with Staxx Williams\, Creative Services Director at iHeartMedia\, we’ll explore how Z100 is pushing the boundaries of what modern radio imaging can be when creativity and technology truly meet. \nWe won’t just talk about it. You’ll hear it.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/usa-first-the-future-of-radio-imaging/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:Signal Lost: Radio's Measurement Crisis Is Now a Fight for Survival
DESCRIPTION:Radio reaches millions of Canadians every week. So why are broadcasters losing the budget conversation before the first slide loads? The answer isn’t audience size – it’s proof. This session tackles the measurement gap that is putting radio’s future at risk and introduces the technology that gives media buyers a reason to commit.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/signal-lost-radios-measurement-crisis-is-now-a-fight-for-survival/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T144500
DTSTAMP:20260430T090211
CREATED:20260330T220020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T150106Z
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SUMMARY:The Morning Shift
DESCRIPTION: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 of the people and production-thinking that sits behind the morning shows that feel relevant\, human and worth waking up for!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/the-morning-shift/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
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CREATED:20260330T215318Z
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SUMMARY:Worried About AI? Your Best Friend is AI
DESCRIPTION: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?
URL:https://departureto.com/event/worried-about-ai-your-best-friend-is-ai/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:Behind the Aircheck
DESCRIPTION: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 talent hear their own magic (and the moments that didn’t quite land) in new ways. Expect honest stories\, different coaching styles\, and plenty of practical ideas you can steal. Whether you’re a PD\, a producer\, or a presenter who’s survived a few airchecks yourself – this one’s for you.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/behind-the-aircheck/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:The AI-Powered Radio Station: Essential Tools to Stay Ahead of the Curve
DESCRIPTION:AI is no longer a future concept; it’s revolutionizing the entire radio business (the original social medium) and empowering staff in every department from the studio to the sales office. Lee Price\, from radio software company Aiir\, brings a grounded\, radio production veteran’s perspective to the table\, demonstrating how technology once considered science fiction is being reshaped into essential\, jargon-free tools for modern audio. \nWhile the craft of content production sits at the heart of this session\, Lee explores how AI can serve every corner of the station\, from sales and marketing to HR and beyond. You’ll explore must-have AI tools—from producing radio “spec spots” with VO and music in moments\, to leveraging autonomous AI agents that carry out deep-dive research and generate comprehensive reports for commercial teams in minutes. This interactive session provides the latest insights for everyone in the building\, equipping you to stay ahead of the curve. \nPacked with fascinating global use cases and actionable takeaways\, this is a fun\, fast-paced session built for every skill level. Even if you’re an AI newbie\, you’ll walk away with a definitive list of time-saving tools and the confidence to use AI in your day-to-day work. Lee proves that the most successful AI integration is the kind that empowers the person behind the desk\, ensuring technology serves the professional rather than replacing them.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/the-ai-powered-radio-station-essential-tools-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:Being a Host in 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 less of\, and where presenters now make the biggest impact. From authenticity and connection to life beyond the microphone\, this discussion offers real insight into what it takes to stay relevant\, credible and human as a modern radio presenter.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/being-a-host-in-2026/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T090211
CREATED:20260407T154323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134719Z
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SUMMARY:Can You Hear Me Now?
DESCRIPTION:“You never know what’s going to happen!” Exploring what some say is the last truly live offer of radio\, the enduring appeal of call-in radio as a way to share immediate and intimate stories and opinions and hear real people’s voices from across cities\, countries and even borders.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/can-you-hear-me-now/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T144500
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CREATED:20260330T215520Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Telling a Story - What I Learned from a Decade in Making Radiolab
DESCRIPTION:Radiolab is one of the world’s most innovative audio programs – known for its curiosity driven storytelling\, innovative sound design and ability to get complex ideas to feel both exciting and human. How do they structure the stories to keep the listener engaged? What is their approach to sound and form? And how do they develop new ideas and formats? Join this session\, where Simon Adler will share what he learned during his eleven years at the show. He’ll open the doors to the creative engine room of Radiolab\, explain the tools that bring stories to life and share how he’s continually working to push the medium forward.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/the-art-of-telling-a-story-what-i-learned-from-a-decade-in-making-radiolab/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T090211
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SUMMARY:Pivotal Moments: How Women in Broadcast Turn Challenges into Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:In an industry built on making noise\, these women have mastered the art of turning pressure into possibility. If you’ve ever wondered how leaders rise when the spotlight is hottest\, this is the panel you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/pivotal-moments-how-women-in-broadcast-turn-challenges-into-opportunity/
LOCATION:Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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