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RedTech Newsletter 2 July 2026
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South Tyrol starts switching off FM

The autonomous Italian province has begun reducing its reliance on FM broadcasting. Its phased approach offers one of Europe's clearest examples of how technical planning and political commitment can deliver a successful transition to digital radio.

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Fewer people across the world consume radio news

The Digital News Report highlights changes in radio and podcast news consumption

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Aeranti-Corallo marks 50 years of Italian local broadcasting at RadioTV Forum

The conference will also examine key issues facing the Italian local broadcasting sector

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Global study links audio to stronger marketing performance

The research compares over 1,200 campaigns and examines marketing effectiveness

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StreamGuys removes delay for Bats and avoids swearing

In-venue streaming also provides extra revenue opportunities

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Caroline Beasley joins Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The honor places her alongside her father, who entered the Hall of Fame in 2024

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Good to Great Lesson #17: Does your station have swagger?

The most memorable stations are the ones that make listeners feel something

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Genelec expands 4000 and 4400 Series with 120 color options

The new finishes provide greater flexibility for matching loudspeakers to their environments

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SwissRadioDay confirms government minister’s appearance

Albert Rösti's participation highlights radio's role within Switzerland's media landscape

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M6 Group tops France’s ACPM private digital radio rankings 

The group's stations recorded 34.2 million active listening sessions in May

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Norsan Media reaches out to Zeno Media for streaming tech and expertise

Zeno will provide audio streaming for Norsan’s U.S. Hispanic stations

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What We're Reading

Why the podcasting market is racing toward $234 billion (Vocal Media)

Requiem for long wave, as the BBC goes silent (Hackaday)

Access To RFE/RL Kazakh websites mysteriously “throttled” (Radio Free Europe)

Why FM Radio is struggling in India despite millions of listeners (Telangana Today)

iHeartMedia lays off on-air personalities nationwide, including at KGGI (LA Times)

Podcast puts pay equity back on the agenda (Newsroom)

From Nat King Cole to Esperanza Spalding, jazz takes root in nature (KNKX Public Radio)

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Events

TAB2026, Aug. 5–6, Round Rock, Texas

SET Expo, Aug. 17–20, São Paulo, Brazil

Swiss Radio Day, Aug. 27, Zurich

Radiodays Asia, Sept. 1—3, Jakarta

IBC2026, Sept. 11–14, Amsterdam

Podcast Movement 2026, Sept. 14–18, New York

Cabsat 2026, Oct. 5–7, Dubai

NAB Show New York, Oct. 21–22, Javits Center, New York

WorldDAB General Assembly and Summit, No. 18–19, Vienna

RadioTech Con 2026, Nov. 23, London

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