World Radio Day 2024: The Past, Present, and Future of Radio

Chris Hibbert, Retired Broadcast and Media Technical Consultant

13-Feb-24 12:00

World Radio Day 2024: The Past, Present, and Future of Radio

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Today we're celebrating World Radio Day 2024 with a special edition focused on the enduring impact of radio.

This year's theme, "Radio: A Century Informing, Entertaining, and Educating," offers a moment to reflect on the transformative journey of radio, a medium that continues to adapt and thrive in the digital era.

Our guest today is Chris Hibert, a seasoned professional whose career in radio has spanned several decades, witnessing firsthand the evolution of this dynamic medium. Chris's contributions to the industry reflect a deep commitment to the core values of radio: to inform, entertain, and educate.

We'll be looking into the past, present, and future of radio, exploring the challenges it has faced, the milestones it has achieved, and the potential it holds as we move forward.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: technology, managing

Tags: world radio day 2024, radio, world radio day, digital era, digital, milestones,

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) Justin Graham, CEO of M+C Saatchi APAC and Global Network Lead, and Sharifah Menyalara Hussein, CEO and Founder of M+C Saatchi Malaysia, discuss why the agency rebranded, how it’s reshaping their work, and what it takes today to build brands that don’t just sell, but stay.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Ballerina, and then talk about the limits and appeal of violence on screen.

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) It’s another used car review - this time it’s something more utilitarian! Daniel talks about a used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado!

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) Richard and Matt get together again to talk about AI, and the cost of ignorance.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) When it comes to protecting Malaysia’s natural heritage, sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that spark the biggest movements. In Sungai Sepetang, fireflies are uniting communities, scientists, and storytellers alike. We discuss the fight to save these glowing wonders

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) It’s racing in its purest form - we talk about go-karting and its appeal beyond its recreational fun!

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

On The Conversation, Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to an ex-circus performer from Bulgaria and a skydiver from France to find out what it takes to achieve some of the world’s most extreme records.

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