Belgium's DAB+ Plan, ENCO's Cloud Demo, and iHeartMedia's Leadership Update
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Belgium's DAB+ Plan, ENCO's Cloud Demo, and iHeartMedia's Leadership Update

E456 • Apr 3, 2026 • 3 mins

In episode 456 of the RedTech Daily Podcast, Marguerite Clark presents the latest updates in the radio broadcast and digital audio sectors. The episode opens with an introduction to today's key stories, including Belgium's contemplation of a DAB+ crisis radio channel, an initiative that could transform emergency broadcasting. Marguerite also covers ENCO's demonstration of remote live cloud captioning at PREC, showcasing advancements in accessibility. Additionally, the promotion of Ann Marie Licata to CEO of iHeartMedia's Multiplatform Group is discussed, along with Bob Pittman's remarks. The episode concludes with closing remarks and directs listeners to the RedTech website for more details.

Key Points

  • Belgium is considering a government-led crisis radio service using D.A.B. plus infrastructure to deliver urgent public information during emergencies.
  • ENCO will demonstrate a remote, cloud-based captioning workflow for live events at the Public Radio Engineering Conference, offering a hardware-less setup for real-time captions.
  • iHeartMedia has promoted Ann Marie Licata to chief executive officer of its iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group, with a focus on driving growth and innovation across various media platforms.
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