by Libby Young | Aug 1, 2021 | RDA 2021
A controversy about ownership, format and licensing changes at Classic FM spilled over into Radio Days Africa 2021 when a question on the issue was asked at a conference session. “The CEO’s Session” on July 13 saw a listener ask for the views of Primedia and Kagiso...
by Libby Young | Jul 16, 2021 | Radio Day 2019
16 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: The closing panel for Radio Days Africa 2021 seemed to have arrived quicker than ever before this year, after two weeks of incredible conversations across 21 online sessions, hosting over 70 different speakers from around Africa and...
by Libby Young | Jul 15, 2021 | RDA 2021
15 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Based solely on yesterday’s jam packed programme featuring four incredible sessions, you wouldn’t be able to tell that Radio Days Africa 2021 was slowly starting to draw to a close. Last night saw the return of “The RDA Fringe:...
by Libby Young | Jul 14, 2021 | RDA 2021
14 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Calling all storytellers! Radio insiders will know all too well about the power of viewing the medium as the “theatre of the mind”. Day 8 of Radio Days Africa took the idea to another level, in a double masterclass session hosted by...
by Libby Young | Jul 13, 2021 | RDA 2021
13 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Day 7’s morning session at RDA 2021 was both topical and timely, especially in the wake of ongoing riots in parts of South Africa that saw community stations Alex FM, Westside FM and Ntokozo FM going off air after being vandalised...
by Libby Young | Jul 12, 2021 | RDA 2021
12 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Week two of Radio Days Africa 2021 kicked off in style today, with two sessions that had panelists buzzing to share their insights and ideas, and attendees lighting up the chat box with their questions and feedback. The morning...
by Libby Young | Jul 9, 2021 | RDA 2021
9 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: How do you build a long and successful career as a broadcaster? Two people who are highly qualified to talk about this topic are renowned presenter & journalist David O’Sullivan, as well as popular radio & TV broadcaster...
by Libby Young | Jul 8, 2021 | RDA 2021
8 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Day 4’s attendees at Radio Days Africa 2021 were in for a treat thanks to “Podcasting 101”, a masterclass presented by Jon Savage. With thirteen years of podcasting experience under his belt, the session was jam-packed with details...
by Libby Young | Jul 7, 2021 | RDA 2021
7 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: After its popularity last year, it’s no surprise that “The Future Is Female” returned to Radio Days Africa in style this year. Renowned journalist Claire Mawisa returned to talk to a panel nothing short of powerhouse female...
by Libby Young | Jul 6, 2021 | RDA 2021
6 July 2021 by Conrad Schwellnus: Back by popular demand, “Ask The Programme Manager” got things started on Day 2 of Radio Days Africa 2021. Hosted by long-time radio expert and enthusiast Tim Zunckel, the popular session featured contributions from Masixole...