RDA2020 #thenewnormal: Recent Episodes
Radio Days Africa
Starting on 6 July 2020, Radio Days Africa will host 20 engaging sessions over 20 days. From interactive chats, panel discussions, master classes and individual presentations, #RDA2020 aims to promote sector wide learning and keep the radio industry talking (to and about each other).
Who is innovating? What does radio mean post Covid-19? Are we adapting quickly enough? Can we compete with the next Tik Tok, and do we have to? The final session of Radio Days Africa 2020 is a canvas of ideas and a platform to speak about the future of our medium.
As a vital contributor to the media landscape in South Africa, community radio is often regarded as the underdog. Is the sector undervalued and underrated and why are community radio stations perceived as the poor cousin of the industry? This panel discussion will look at the sector from different perspectives and inputs.
The world-wide Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on media consumption in 2020. What has happened to radio listenership in South Africa and globally and how do audiences perceive their radio brands?
What do Newsroom in Africa look like currently and what are their challenges? This panel discussion will examine the state of newsrooms, journalists on the ground and the quality of coverage especially in the radio environment. As a continent of extended geography and a variety of socio-political and economic challenges radio news is often the most immediate source of information. How good is it?
An open forum dealing with building a career, re-inventing your show and ensuring you remain current and skilled.
Creative, Outspoken and Upwardly mobile radio practitioners will ensure the future of the industry. This panel discussion speaks to young practitioners who are and have been crafting their skills and making a mark in the South African radio industry.
With more than 60% of South African radio audiences, the SABC holds a lion share of the market. Having gone through a tough five years, several senior managers and board members, the organisation is slowly turning the tide on mismanagement and political interference. In this session we get an update from the office of the SABC COO.
Production is the glue that keeps the audio on a station together. In this session, two expert Producers will share their” treatment” of imaging, voice, and elements. They will also share insights and creative inputs into the imaging process. What will the final product sound like, tune into this session
In this session various radio landscapes and territories in Africa will be showcased. Trends, markets and the power of the medium and the role it plays will be discussed.
Covid-19 is a once in a career event and pandemic. From the hard facts, the humanitarian crisis, economic impact and social discourse, a broadcaster needs to be connected to the crisis. How did the BBC deal with the initial onset of the Corona Virus and how is the BBC’s news team currently handling the gathering, reporting and archiving of their content from across the globe?
Inducted into the SA Radio Awards Hall of Fame in 2020 these legends and stalwarts on South Africa radio will be interviewed by the next generation of media professionals.
The Fast and Furious isn’t just the title of a movie, it is also a representation of the way news and information moves in the digital age. When does a Newsroom pull the plug on a story or push through? What are the trends in Africa when it comes to alternative facts and the manipulation of news? This session goes to the heart of fact checking on the continent.
There can be no doubt that digital, data and downloads have a place in audio entertainment. As a continent of story tellers, Africa is well positioned to harness the power of podcasting. What is the status quo, where are the opportunities, who are winning in this space?
A well-regulated and defined sector allows for healthy competition, community service, value for advertisers and variety for audiences. Are the South African airwaves a level playing field and are the three sectors in the radio space enjoying enough support in terms of assistance and effective administration to serve the citizens of South Africa?
Multi-platform promotions with a strong on-air element are essential tools for radio stations to remain relevant in an entertainment economy. Back by popular demand, Niall Power (Beat 102 - 103 Presenter and Producer) shares ten well-planned and executed promotions that created energy, excitement and great on-air talkability.
Changing landscapes, consumers, budgets, and delivery platforms continue to put traditional radio under pressure. The need to captivate audiences has moved radio stations and brands to challenge traditional airtime norms, to break through the clutter. The Creative Council will share examples of local campaigns and insight into redefining the creative edge in radio.
An open forum for young professionals looking to break into the industry to ask questions and seek advise from three top programme managers.
Africa is a continent that thrives with hubs of local communities that inform and support each other. The flow of information and news is key to ensuring these communities form part of the global community. The “Local Voices – Community Radio in Africa” session will look at insight from the Wits Radio Academy in South Africa as well as examples from across the continent on how community radio is the pulse of rural areas.
With the worldwide onset of Covid-19 a group of radio practitioners began to connect on Facebook to share ideas and programming tips around the pandemic. With close to 3000 members, the “Corona Virus Radio Ideas” group, is a powerful platform for sharing and creating around a common theme. Join this session to hear success stories from the creators of the group and share in the power of effective programming
Opening Panel: Has 2020 proved that radio is as tenacious and robust as the industry has touted in recent years? Is the South African landscape equally positioned and are communities being adequately served across the continent? The opening panel of Radio Days Africa will share thoughts and ideas about radio in the “new normal” and if the medium is positioned to stand the test of time.