RDA 2018 #storyteller
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#RDA18:From The Streets Of Jozi
Community broadcasters are agents for social growth, change and development. They create a sense of belonging and pride. Jozi FM, based in Soweto, Johannesburg, has done just that. But how? Mpho Mhlongo (Station Manager) shares the Jozi FM journey.
#RDA: The Alfred Nzo Story
One of South Africa’s largest community broadcasters, Alfred Nzo Community Radio, has been on-air for 11 years. Kebie Moshoeshoe (Station Manager) shares its journey and challenges. Broadcasting in three languages, the station focuses much of its attention on the role of news and information in human and socio-economic growth, and…
#RDA18:Of Language And Culture
Ukhozi FM is the Zulu language station in the SABC Radio group. With more than 7.5 million listeners per week it is a broadcasting giant. Built on a unique mix of language and culture, Nongcebo McKenzie (Co-host: Ukhozi Breakfast) talks about this national treasure.
#RDA18: On Being Nancy
The Nancy podcast on National Public Radio in New York is award winning and has been featured by Time Magazine. It is a powerful example of a podcast that caters for a niched audience, but that has become nationally acknowledged. Kathy Tu (Host & Producer: Nancy) shares the journey with…
#RDA18: 100 Days In Office
Chris Maroleng (SABC: COO) has been in office for just over one hundred days. Faced with a myriad of challenges in operational areas and a financial crisis, Maroleng shares his experience at the public broadcaster. He also gives insight into his plan and direction for the SABC.
#RDA18:Fact Checking 101
The need to create quick content, share breaking news and deliver accurate facts is a reality in a modern media environment. Kate Wilkinson (Africa Check) shares tips and tools to ensure you have your facts straight.
#RDA: The Northern Light
With rapid growth when they were launched just over ten years ago, Capricorn FM remain the only commercial offering in the Limpopo Province. Tholi Bologo (Station Manager) tells us how the Capricorn FM team are making the province their own and how the station has developed in the last decade.
#RDA18: 11 Things I Need To Tell You
Sean Ross (VP Music & Programming: Edison Research) discusses format trends, broadcasters' strengths, challenges and opportunities as the audio space expands. He has a candid, but positive look at what broadcasters can do in 2018. This includes the opportunities created by podcasting, playlisting, smart speakers, and other audio options.
#RDA18: Top Ten Promotions From Across the Globe
Multi-platform promotions with a strong on-air element are essential tools for radio stations to remain relevant in an entertainment economy. Niall Power (Presenter & Producer: Beat FM) shares ten well-planned and executed promotions that created energy, excitement and great on-air talkability.
#RDA: Nineteen Years Of Yarona FM
Billed as one of the leading lifestyle and music brands in Botswana, Yarona FM has been on the air for nineteen years. Tshepang Motsisi (Programme Manager) and Kelly Ramputswa (Station Manager) share the station’s approach to leading the music and conversations for Botswana’s urban youth audience
#RDA: Building An Award Winning News Story In The Field: Mia Lindeque (Eye Witness News)
Mia Lindeque (Eye Witness News) is the winner of the Liberty Radio Award for Best News Story. She takes us through the steps of creating awardwinning journalism in the field; sharing her tools, tips and challenges.
#RDA18: Creative Relationships
On-air performance is a small part of the relationship between programme managers and on-air presenters. Alastair Teeling-Smith (702 Programme Manager) and Eusebius McKaiser (702 Presenter) talk about the process of managing expectations, performances and disagreements in a creative relationship.
#RDA18:Alive In All The Right Places
Commercial radio in Australia is a world leader in terms of talent development, creativity, education and advertising opportunities. Joan Warner (CEO: Commercial Radio Australia) shares the thinking behind their organisation and why Australia is a leading territory.
#RDA: A Hot Debate
The team at Hot919 have reinvented the model for community broadcasting. Lloyd Madurai (Managing Director: Hot 919) explains how they have grown in the last 3 years to become a formidable offering in the Johannesburg market from an audience and revenue perspective. He will also share why they truly are…
#RDA18: Ibrakfesi Eyondlayo Ekuseni
South Africa’s biggest breakfast show is broadcast nationwide from the Eastern Cape daily on Umhlobowene FM. Join Programme Manager, Siyanda Fikelepi, and his team, Pastor Nozewu, The Coach and Mafa Bavuma as they explain how they offer listeners a sense of belonging that keeps them rooted to their culture within…
#RDA18:Twenty Traits of Great Presenters
John Simons has been a programmer at BBC Radio 2, the LBC and headed up the Real Radio and Smooth Radio programming teams. Based on 35 years of experience, he shares his 20 traits of great presenters.
#RDA18: The Story of Money
Financial shows have long been part of programming line-ups offering daily updates to the world of money. A shift in approach has seen a new energy and focus on financial programming. Siki Mgabadeli (eNCA) and Gugulethu Mfuphi (Kaya FM) chat to Lerato Makate (Acting Director: Wits Radio Academy) about their…
#RDA18:Brand Building for Longevity
Claire Mawisa (TV & Radio Professional) shares her tips and insights to help radio professionals build a personal brand that will help create career longevity and relevance.
#RDA18: Lights. Camera. Mobile Phone Action
Technology has traditionally been a barrier to entry when creating content for mixed media platforms. Expensive cameras, microphones, computers and software meant that only large media groups could record, produce and broadcast well-crafted inserts and documentaries. Times have changed. Eleanor Mannion (RTÉ Ireland) shows us how to become a smartphone…
#RDA18: Producing The BBC Minute
Youth audiences consume news and information in non-traditional ways. Join Seren Jones and Olivia Lepoidevin from the BBC Minute as they share their recipe to engage with youth audiences via audio.