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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
AER Position on the proposal for a European Media Freedom Act
AER, the Association of European Radios, 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 for radio so it can continue to thrive. […]
AER appoints Marianne Bugge Zederkof as new Secretary General
On 29 November 2022, the AER Extraordinary General Assembly appointed Marianne Bugge Zederkof, Director of DanskeMedier, Denmark – as the next Secretary General of the association. Marianne Bugge Zederkof, outgoing AER Vice-President, takes over from Matt Payton (Radiocentre, UK) who has been recently become the CEO of Radiocentre. As Secretary General, Marianne will help guide […]