The inaugural edition of Radiodays Asia conference, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 27 and 28, received impressive feedback from the participants:
“This was really a breakthrough event in Asia”
“A real eye-opener on what is happening in the Asian radio world. Very inspiring… I feel like I am graduating from Radio University
“Heard tons of new ideas. Met a lot of new friends. Great event”
“I came out feeling more optimistic, motivated and full of ideas”
“An amazing opportunity to network with other broadcasters about fighting fake news”
“A very fruitful conference for me and my team”
The event was attended by 300 radio and audio delegates, 60+ speakers and 150 companies and featured more than 40 sessions.
The conference opened with ‘Drums of Asia’ – a performance of music from Malaysia and across the region.
Malaysian radio personalities Ezra Zaid (Head of Digital & New Media, BFM 89.9, Malaysia) and Lee Chwi Lynn (Presenter and Editorial Lead & Evening, BFM, 89.90, hosted the conference.
The conference’s co-founder, AsiaRadioToday’s Steve Ahern welcomed the delegates.
“The milestones in human history were achieved because people dreamed of a future goal and worked to achieve it…This is an exciting time for our industry. The new age of audio is here; radio is alive with dreams and opportunities. Let’s reach out and grab them!”said Steve.
Anders Held, Founder of Radiodays Europe and Radiodays Asia invited the radio industry to join together worldwide to ensure the future of radio.
The opening keynotes included ‘Good morning India!’ Abraham Thomas (CEO, Big FM, India) and ‘Radio: Alive with ideas’ Joan Warner (CEO, Commercial Radio Australia).
Radio Futurologist James Cridland rounded off the opening session with a presentation on artificial intelligence, big data, self-driving cars, 5G, programmatic advertising.
Some of the sessions and speakers included:
Digital radio development in Asia right now
“If you want to improve the free to air experience for your listeners, the answer is simple, invest IN DAB+”
Your voice, Your story a podcast for China
So how do you make people understand each other…Only when you tell stories
The Young Indian Audience for Podcasts
My Indian Life a podcast for young people, by young people.
Creating a Podcast where to begin, what's in the middle & how do you end
“Paint a whole landscape don't sketch the lines”
Music radio is the ultimate companion for peoples lives
A study of radio listening and why radio endures
Create a Sonic Personality for your brand
Branding for listeners not for brands
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