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Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered
by AI.
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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's on the docket: profiling
listeners in the age of privacy, the NAB opens
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00:00:16,214 --> 00:00:21,974
entries for the 41st Crystal Radio Awards,
Audio Academy awards fellowships to Phillips,
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00:00:21,974 --> 00:00:29,239
Sofos, and Khatkar, Beasley Media dives deeper
into sports action, MIW webinar explores AI for
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00:00:29,239 --> 00:00:34,200
radio content creators, and Audiohook acquires
Podscan, expanding free data access.
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00:00:37,575 --> 00:00:42,934
As radio becomes more digital and data-driven,
understanding listeners is crucial.
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00:00:44,215 --> 00:00:49,894
Broadcasters now have access to rich datasets
from connected vehicles, streaming platforms,
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00:00:49,895 --> 00:00:51,015
and smart speakers.
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These data help personalize content and
optimize advertising.
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However, with increased access comes heightened
privacy obligations.
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Broadcasters must ensure compliance with
privacy laws like the European Union's General
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Data Protection Regulation.
15
00:01:08,885 --> 00:01:14,084
Transparency and responsible data practices
will be key in maintaining audience trust as AI
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00:01:14,084 --> 00:01:16,484
continues to enhance audience insights.
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The National Association of Broadcasters is now
accepting entries for the 41st annual Crystal
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Radio Awards until October 31.
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These awards celebrate United States radio
stations for their year-round community service
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from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
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Only NAB member radio stations are eligible.
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Participants must submit an online entry
highlighting their community service
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activities.
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A panel will select 50 finalists and then
choose 10 winners, who will be announced during
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the NAB State Leadership Conference in
Washington, D.C., on March 2, 2027.
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The Audio Academy has awarded fellowships to
three influential figures in the audio
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industry: Dr.
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Tony Phillips, Dino Sofos, and Perminder
Khatkar.
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This honor, presented at the annual festival in
London, acknowledges their exceptional
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contributions to broadcasting, podcasting, and
industry mentoring.
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Phillips, a former BBC editor, is praised for
his creativity and kindness.
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Sofos is recognized for revolutionizing
political podcasting, and Khatkar is lauded for
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her dedication to fostering new talent in the
industry.
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Beasley Media Group has partnered with the
Vegas Golden Knights ice hockey team, enhancing
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its sports radio portfolio.
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This collaboration includes game broadcasts,
support programming, and podcasts.
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Las Vegas stations KVGS for English-language
and KOAS for Spanish-language are key players,
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alongside other Beasley properties.
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The deal also covers the Henderson Silver
Knights, a minor league team.
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The partnership promises to deepen fan
engagement year-round, not just on game days.
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The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio
nonprofit is hosting a free webinar on October
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28th about using artificial intelligence in
radio content creation.
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Titled "AI for Content Creators," it starts at
2 p.m.
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Eastern Time and is aimed at on-air
personalities, producers, and programmers.
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The session will explore using AI for idea
development, topic research, and content
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adaptation for digital platforms.
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Panelists include industry professionals like
Andre Yancey and Lauren "Lo" Sessions.
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Moderated by Meg Dowdy from Townsquare Media,
the session will feature insights from Carolyn
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McArdle and Cort Johnson, co-hosts of "The
Morning Breeze" on iHeartMedia.
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They'll discuss integrating AI in radio,
digital, and podcast content while preserving
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authenticity.
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MIW Board President Sheila Kirby emphasizes
that AI should enhance creativity without
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losing radio's personal touch.
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The webinar includes a 45-minute discussion and
a 15-minute audience Q&A.
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Registration is available on the MIW webinar
page.
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Audiohook, a leading audio advertising and data
platform, has acquired Podscan, an AI-powered
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podcast monitoring service.
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Podscan ingests, transcribes, and analyzes over
seventy thousand episodes daily.
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Following the acquisition, Audiohook made
Podscan's podcast intelligence available for
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free.
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This move offers creators and advertisers
insights into brand suitability, context, and
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sentiment in podcast content.
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Audiohook CEO Jordan Bentley highlights this
acquisition as a step towards greater
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transparency in podcast advertising.
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Podscan founder Arvid Kahl will join Audiohook
to oversee future development.
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That's all for today's episode.
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To read the full articles, visit redtech.pro.
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Thanks for tuning in to the RedTech daily
podcast, powered by AI.
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I'm Marguerite Clark, and we'll catch you
tomorrow with more updates from the radio
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broadcast and digital audio industries.
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Have a great day!
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,600
Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered
by AI.
2
00:00:03,839 --> 00:00:08,800
I'm Marguerite Clark, and today we're diving
into the latest in radio broadcast and digital
3
00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:09,999
audio industries.
4
00:00:10,719 --> 00:00:16,214
Here's what's on the docket: profiling
listeners in the age of privacy, the NAB opens
5
00:00:16,214 --> 00:00:21,974
entries for the 41st Crystal Radio Awards,
Audio Academy awards fellowships to Phillips,
6
00:00:21,974 --> 00:00:29,239
Sofos, and Khatkar, Beasley Media dives deeper
into sports action, MIW webinar explores AI for
7
00:00:29,239 --> 00:00:34,200
radio content creators, and Audiohook acquires
Podscan, expanding free data access.
8
00:00:37,575 --> 00:00:42,934
As radio becomes more digital and data-driven,
understanding listeners is crucial.
9
00:00:44,215 --> 00:00:49,894
Broadcasters now have access to rich datasets
from connected vehicles, streaming platforms,
10
00:00:49,895 --> 00:00:51,015
and smart speakers.
11
00:00:52,190 --> 00:00:55,869
These data help personalize content and
optimize advertising.
12
00:00:56,270 --> 00:01:00,590
However, with increased access comes heightened
privacy obligations.
13
00:01:01,390 --> 00:01:06,510
Broadcasters must ensure compliance with
privacy laws like the European Union's General
14
00:01:06,510 --> 00:01:07,790
Data Protection Regulation.
15
00:01:08,885 --> 00:01:14,084
Transparency and responsible data practices
will be key in maintaining audience trust as AI
16
00:01:14,084 --> 00:01:16,484
continues to enhance audience insights.
17
00:01:18,325 --> 00:01:23,204
The National Association of Broadcasters is now
accepting entries for the 41st annual Crystal
18
00:01:23,204 --> 00:01:26,060
Radio Awards until October 31.
19
00:01:27,180 --> 00:01:31,340
These awards celebrate United States radio
stations for their year-round community service
20
00:01:31,340 --> 00:01:37,615
from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
21
00:01:37,615 --> 00:01:40,734
Only NAB member radio stations are eligible.
22
00:01:41,775 --> 00:01:45,615
Participants must submit an online entry
highlighting their community service
23
00:01:45,615 --> 00:01:46,415
activities.
24
00:01:47,055 --> 00:01:52,159
A panel will select 50 finalists and then
choose 10 winners, who will be announced during
25
00:01:52,159 --> 00:01:59,680
the NAB State Leadership Conference in
Washington, D.C., on March 2, 2027.
26
00:01:59,680 --> 00:02:04,159
The Audio Academy has awarded fellowships to
three influential figures in the audio
27
00:02:04,159 --> 00:02:05,519
industry: Dr.
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00:02:05,519 --> 00:02:08,905
Tony Phillips, Dino Sofos, and Perminder
Khatkar.
29
00:02:09,224 --> 00:02:13,784
This honor, presented at the annual festival in
London, acknowledges their exceptional
30
00:02:13,784 --> 00:02:17,224
contributions to broadcasting, podcasting, and
industry mentoring.
31
00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:23,080
Phillips, a former BBC editor, is praised for
his creativity and kindness.
32
00:02:23,719 --> 00:02:29,479
Sofos is recognized for revolutionizing
political podcasting, and Khatkar is lauded for
33
00:02:29,479 --> 00:02:32,039
her dedication to fostering new talent in the
industry.
34
00:02:34,375 --> 00:02:38,854
Beasley Media Group has partnered with the
Vegas Golden Knights ice hockey team, enhancing
35
00:02:38,854 --> 00:02:40,694
its sports radio portfolio.
36
00:02:41,334 --> 00:02:45,894
This collaboration includes game broadcasts,
support programming, and podcasts.
37
00:02:47,090 --> 00:02:53,169
Las Vegas stations KVGS for English-language
and KOAS for Spanish-language are key players,
38
00:02:53,169 --> 00:02:55,169
alongside other Beasley properties.
39
00:02:56,129 --> 00:02:59,810
The deal also covers the Henderson Silver
Knights, a minor league team.
40
00:03:01,125 --> 00:03:06,085
The partnership promises to deepen fan
engagement year-round, not just on game days.
41
00:03:08,004 --> 00:03:12,885
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio
nonprofit is hosting a free webinar on October
42
00:03:12,885 --> 00:03:16,645
28th about using artificial intelligence in
radio content creation.
43
00:03:17,469 --> 00:03:21,629
Titled "AI for Content Creators," it starts at
2 p.m.
44
00:03:21,629 --> 00:03:27,230
Eastern Time and is aimed at on-air
personalities, producers, and programmers.
45
00:03:28,189 --> 00:03:33,604
The session will explore using AI for idea
development, topic research, and content
46
00:03:33,604 --> 00:03:35,685
adaptation for digital platforms.
47
00:03:36,724 --> 00:03:41,685
Panelists include industry professionals like
Andre Yancey and Lauren "Lo" Sessions.
48
00:03:42,884 --> 00:03:47,819
Moderated by Meg Dowdy from Townsquare Media,
the session will feature insights from Carolyn
49
00:03:47,819 --> 00:03:52,620
McArdle and Cort Johnson, co-hosts of "The
Morning Breeze" on iHeartMedia.
50
00:03:52,860 --> 00:03:57,979
They'll discuss integrating AI in radio,
digital, and podcast content while preserving
51
00:03:57,979 --> 00:03:58,699
authenticity.
52
00:03:59,775 --> 00:04:06,334
MIW Board President Sheila Kirby emphasizes
that AI should enhance creativity without
53
00:04:06,334 --> 00:04:08,175
losing radio's personal touch.
54
00:04:08,814 --> 00:04:15,150
The webinar includes a 45-minute discussion and
a 15-minute audience Q&A.
55
00:04:15,150 --> 00:04:18,589
Registration is available on the MIW webinar
page.
56
00:04:20,509 --> 00:04:26,269
Audiohook, a leading audio advertising and data
platform, has acquired Podscan, an AI-powered
57
00:04:26,269 --> 00:04:27,709
podcast monitoring service.
58
00:04:28,845 --> 00:04:33,964
Podscan ingests, transcribes, and analyzes over
seventy thousand episodes daily.
59
00:04:35,245 --> 00:04:40,045
Following the acquisition, Audiohook made
Podscan's podcast intelligence available for
60
00:04:40,045 --> 00:04:40,285
free.
61
00:04:40,979 --> 00:04:46,099
This move offers creators and advertisers
insights into brand suitability, context, and
62
00:04:46,099 --> 00:04:47,939
sentiment in podcast content.
63
00:04:48,500 --> 00:04:53,300
Audiohook CEO Jordan Bentley highlights this
acquisition as a step towards greater
64
00:04:53,300 --> 00:04:55,139
transparency in podcast advertising.
65
00:04:56,345 --> 00:05:00,824
Podscan founder Arvid Kahl will join Audiohook
to oversee future development.
66
00:05:01,865 --> 00:05:03,785
That's all for today's episode.
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00:05:04,185 --> 00:05:07,384
To read the full articles, visit redtech.pro.
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00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:12,420
Thanks for tuning in to the RedTech daily
podcast, powered by AI.
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00:05:12,819 --> 00:05:16,660
I'm Marguerite Clark, and we'll catch you
tomorrow with more updates from the radio
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00:05:16,660 --> 00:05:19,139
broadcast and digital audio industries.
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00:05:19,300 --> 00:05:20,100
Have a great day!
