RDA 2019 #thepowerof10
Radio Days 2019, celebrates 10 years of learning and sharing this year and will be held at the Wits Club, Johannesburg, from 3 – 5 July 2019. #RDA19
The Innovation Panel
Paul McNally (Wits Journalism) wraps up #RDA19 with a discussion around innovating radio. Join the session and give your inputs. Panellists include Nelly Kalu (Central News Television Nigeria), Naeem Ganey (Media Measure Founder) and radio futurologist James Cridland.
Podcasting Masterclass (Part II)
Join podcasting experts Selly Thiam, Eric Eddings and Veralyn Williams in this exclusive 90 min masterclass that will help you hone the skills needed to become a master podcaster.
Podcasting Masterclass (Part I)
Join podcasting experts Selly Thiam, Eric Eddings and Veralyn Williams in this exclusive 90 min masterclass that will help you hone the skills needed to become a master podcaster.
Words That See
Michael Bower (Tuks FM Programme Manager) talks about their award-winning concept, ‘Words That See’. Conceptualised to enhance the listening experience of students at the Princehof School for the Blind, the station created a sensory journey on a visit to the Pretoria Zoo. Come and listen to the audio and experience…
Started from the Bottom
Campus radio has long been a feeding ground for established community broadcasters as well as commercial and public radio. Nnyane Keamogetswe (CUT FM Station Manager) is a product of campus radio and works tirelessly at the Central University of Technology to grow and develop the next generation of professionals. She…
What’s Crap on WhatsApp
Kate Wilkinson (Africa Check Deputy Chief Editor) describes Africa Check and Volume’s new project, which verifies the authenticity of messages shared in WhatsApp groups. The debunks are sent out once a month in a 5-minute voice note. The organisations have won $50,000 from the International Fact-Checking Network to expand the…
Emerging r@dio
While traditional radio in South Africa has found a place on the Internet, a new form of online radio is currently emerging from the Internet. It is called r@dio, a multimedia, multi-platform and convergent medium that differs from traditional radio in many ways. With very little information available about this…
The Synergy Between SAMRO & Community Radio
Community radio plays a major role in the development of the local music industry and has been key in promoting and developing artists. There exists a natural synergy between the sector and SAMRO. Manaileng Maphike (Business Development Manager: Licensing) shares insight into the relationship.
Is the Radio Romance Over
Aisha Mohammed (Marketing Director Sony Music Africa) shares her take on where radio and music meet. She will also give insight into the changing face of music, the promotion of artists and the releasing of new tracks. The session will ask the question is the romance between music and radio…
In Technology We Trust
A regular contributor and friend to Radio Days Africa, Arthur Goldstuck (World Wide Worx CEO) shares his thoughts on where the tech revolution is heading.
Tuning into Gender Diversity
The German Development Cooperation and UN Women have established a Media Compact Flagship Project that looks to initiate a sector-wide dialogue centered on combating gender stereotypes in the media and increasing more gender sensitive reporting and programming. Research suggests that the media landscape in Southern Africa is still largely unequal…
Wits Radio Academy Podmeet
A session dedicated to networking and connecting amongst the podcasting community.
Masterclasses (Part II): Radio Newsroom 101
Current radio personalities chat about their careers, their secrets to success and skills needed to grow your career. Join Dr Sindi van Zyl (Kaya FM), Fikile Moeti (5FM), Bryce Clarke (YFM) and Carla Mackenzie (Jacaranda FM) as they share their media journeys.
Masterclasses (Part II) Audio Production
Jan Brückner from Benztown Branding will demonstrate and create an audio-imaging package live during this masterclass. Engage with and learn from a top audio producer and see Benztown in action!
Masterclasses (Part I) Audio Production
Jan Brückner (Benztown Branding) will demonstrate and create an audio-imaging package live during this masterclass. Engage with and learn from a top audio producer and see Benztown in action!
Story Telling part 2
Lynn Joffe (Creatrix CEO) shares the elements of being a great storyteller and what one needs to do to become a master of this key skill in the audio business
Story Telling part 1
Lynn Joffe (Creatrix CEO) shares the elements of being a great storyteller and what one needs to do to become a master of this key skill in the audio business
Masterclasses (Part I): Radio Newsroom 101
Hosted by Camilla Bath, this masterclass aims to empower practitioners with skills and tips. With insight from her years working as the Deputy News Editor at Eyewitness News, the session will share practical advice for those working in the newsroom.
What It Takes to Win
Lance Rothschild (Liberty Radio Awards CEO) is joined by the Station of the Year category winners as they share insights into what they feel made them best in their category at the Liberty Radio Awards 2019. Winning stations and their representatives are Tuks FM (Leanne Kunz) Hot 91.9FM (Lloyd Madurai),…
Connecting the Islands, and the World, Digitally
Radio remains a powerful and instant way to communicate news, share knowledge and engage with audiences. Remaining a champion of the people is key in small communities. Bérard Duprès (Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation CEO) tells us more about the SBC and how they have embraced the digital era by modernising their…