“40 years on” : celebrating 40 years of private broadcasting in Germany

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of private radio broadcasting in Germany, VAUNET will host a session at Radiodays Europe Munich on the role of radio in the future of news consumption. 2024 has also been declared the “Year of News” by a joint nationwide media initiative (#UseTheNews). In today’s digital news world, it […]

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Radiodays Europe Munich: what NOT to miss

Radiodays Europe is around corner with its insightful programme and line-up of brilliant speakers. Here’s an AER selection of unmissable sessions: Monday 18 Tuesday 19 ..and MORE! Full programme at https://radiodayseurope.com/programme/ ABOUT Radiodays Europe Munich: Radiodays Europe is the event in the Radio, Podcast and Audio World bringing together over 1,300 visitors from 65 countries […]

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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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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 next wave of radio: Exploring the power of AI and GPT technology in broadcasting – Radiodays Europe

Based on presentation by Daniel Anstandig – Founder and CEO of Futuri – at Radiodays Europe Prague‘s session “The next wave of radio: Exploring the power of AI and GPT technology in broadcasting” – 27 March 2023 “What if radio was created after the internet?” asked Daniel Anstandig, CEO and Co-Founder of Futuri the company […]

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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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Munich to host Radiodays Europe 2024

Radiodays Europe 2024 will take place at the ICM Munich from March 17 to 19, 2024. Local support for hosting the 2024 event is provided by Bayerischer Rundfunk, Antenne Bayern Group, Verband Bayerischer Lokalrundfunk (VBL), Vereinigung Bayerischer Rundfunkanbieter (VBRA) as well as the City of Munich and the Free State of Bavaria. The local partners are coordinated by […]

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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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