D5 - #RadioWeek 2023 - Running a lean radio business Cutting costs without compromising quality
Update: 2023-02-03
Description
This episode delves into cost-cutting strategies in broadcasting while maintaining quality. Panelists discuss the post-COVID availability of electronic components and Boom Radio's innovation in remote broadcasting. They examine the pros and cons of voice tracking, broadband and connectivity challenges, and TalkTV's cost-effective strategies for visual radio. The impact of new technologies on traditional TV, insights from WorldCast on quality enhancement, and the introduction of SmartFM technology are covered. Topics also include the economics of launching a new radio station, remote working's effect on infrastructure costs, and creative solutions in broadcasting system integration.
(0:00 ) Introduction and panelist introduction
(1:23 ) Cost-cutting strategies in broadcasting and maintaining quality
(3:11 ) Post-COVID availability of electronic components
(6:20 ) Boom Radio's innovation in remote broadcasting
(8:05 ) The pros and cons of voice tracking in radio
(14:04 ) Tackling broadband and connectivity for broadcasters
(17:30 ) TalkTV's cost-effective strategies for visual radio
(21:53 ) Impact of new technologies on traditional TV
(25:57 ) WorldCast's insights on cost-cutting and quality enhancement
(29:33 ) Introducing SmartFM technology
(31:14 ) Analyzing the cost benefits of SmartFM
(33:06 ) The economics of launching a new radio station
(35:18 ) Remote working's effect on broadcasting infrastructure costs
(35:58 ) Comparing live broadcasting and voice tracking
(39:13 ) Merging video with radio broadcasting
(43:46 ) Overcoming integration challenges in TV and radio
(45:08 ) Streaming solutions for Boom Radio app
(50:24 ) Creative solutions in broadcasting system integration
(53:33 ) MPX distribution and cost-saving broadcast tech
(55:24 ) Guidance for broadcasting industry newcomers
(59:04 ) Panelists' favorite broadcasting tools and equipment
(59:49 ) Wrap-up and future session information
(0:00 ) Introduction and panelist introduction
(1:23 ) Cost-cutting strategies in broadcasting and maintaining quality
(3:11 ) Post-COVID availability of electronic components
(6:20 ) Boom Radio's innovation in remote broadcasting
(8:05 ) The pros and cons of voice tracking in radio
(14:04 ) Tackling broadband and connectivity for broadcasters
(17:30 ) TalkTV's cost-effective strategies for visual radio
(21:53 ) Impact of new technologies on traditional TV
(25:57 ) WorldCast's insights on cost-cutting and quality enhancement
(29:33 ) Introducing SmartFM technology
(31:14 ) Analyzing the cost benefits of SmartFM
(33:06 ) The economics of launching a new radio station
(35:18 ) Remote working's effect on broadcasting infrastructure costs
(35:58 ) Comparing live broadcasting and voice tracking
(39:13 ) Merging video with radio broadcasting
(43:46 ) Overcoming integration challenges in TV and radio
(45:08 ) Streaming solutions for Boom Radio app
(50:24 ) Creative solutions in broadcasting system integration
(53:33 ) MPX distribution and cost-saving broadcast tech
(55:24 ) Guidance for broadcasting industry newcomers
(59:04 ) Panelists' favorite broadcasting tools and equipment
(59:49 ) Wrap-up and future session information
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