Media sector urges to vote in favor of Article 17 of the CULT report on the EMFA

Ahead of October plenary, European media organisations representing thousands of media outlets, journalists, and media workers – urge MEPs to protect editorial outputs from unjustified and arbitrary actions by big tech platforms and to vote in favor of the compromise amendment on Article 17 as adopted by the CULT committee on 7 September. A meaningful […]

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For radio, the best is yet to come: strong messages from European radio industry’s leaders in Zagreb

The Croatian Radio Forum Association (HRF) and the AER organised the conference “Radio the most trusted medium: why people turn to radio and why it remains the most trusted source over time” in Zagreb, bringing together radio advertisers and professionals from across Europe. The event was kicked-off by the Director General of the HRF and […]

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The WSG asks the Council to defend the ‘No Change’ at WRC-23

The Wider Spectrum Group asks the Council to preserve the current UHF Band allocation by defending No Change at WRC-23. While recognizing the value of considering a secondary mobile allocation in view of envisaging a compromise with the minority of Region 1 countries who insist on a change in regulations, the Wider Spectrum Group calls […]

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European roundtable on diversity and inclusion in the audiovisual sector – Friday 2 June 2023, Paris, France – 10:00 to 15:30 CET

  Join us on Friday 2 June 2023 in Paris (10:00 to 15:30) for a European conversation on diversity and inclusion in the audiovisual sector. REGISTER HERE The event is organised by the European social partners*, sector organisations representing workers (cast and crew, as well as journalists) and employers (commercial and public broadcasters, producers) in […]

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World Press Freedom Day: media sector calls for protection of journalists and sources under the EMFA

In the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, a coalition of media organisations and broadcasters – including AER – called for strengthening article 4 of the proposed European Media Freedom Act to better protect journalists and their sources against any threat to their independence and security to ensure effective journalism and editorial freedom.

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The future of radio in-car: The power of partnerships – Radiodays Europe

Based on discussion at session hosted by Radioplayer at Radiodays Europe – 27 March 2023 The in-car entertainment experience is seeing unprecedented change driven by internet connectivity and new technology. In amongst the tsunami of new apps and services, Radio remains the most popular audio source in the car. How can broadcasters stay in control […]

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AER Policy Priorities 2024-2027

LEADING THE AUDIO REVOLUTION: AER PRIORITIES 2024- 2027 The Association of European Radios (AER) is the Europe-wide trade body for commercial radio, representing the interests of companies operating over 5,000 commercial radio stations to the EU Institutions. AER promotes the development of commercially-funded radio broadcasting in Europe, by ensuring a fair and sustainable economic framework […]

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Commercial radios and the audio revolution: a conversation with AER President Stefan Möller

Photo by @Esa Kapila Stefan, what are the current top priorities for the commercial radio sector and AER? We are part of the broader audio market and proudly part of the growing, dynamic, innovative audio sector, and we are the biggest part of it, both in terms of audience and revenues. It is an incredibly […]

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AER at Radiodays Europe – Prague -26-28 March 2023

Radiodays Europe is the annual conference bringing together all radio, podcast and audio professionals worldwide to discuss and exchange ideas, best innovations, latest trends, and comprehensive data which you can use in radio stations, podcasts and audio companies. Representing the commercial radio industry at this year’s edition of Radiodays Europe in Prague, Stefan Möller, our […]

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World Radio Day 2023 – Celebrating “Radio and Peace” on 13 February 2023

The 12th edition of UNESCO’s World Radio Day celebrates “Radio and Peace” and how independent radio provides the foundation for democracy and good governance by gathering evidence about what is happening, informing citizens about it in impartial and fact-based terms, explaining what is at stake and brokering dialogue among different groups in society. Stefan Möller, […]

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