Saothair Acquires GatesAir, Australian Radio Trends, and Salem's Podcast Expansion
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Saothair Acquires GatesAir, Australian Radio Trends, and Salem's Podcast Expansion

E336 • Oct 14, 2025 • 5 mins

In episode 336 of the RedTech Daily Podcast, Marguerite Clark shares key developments in the radio broadcast and digital audio industries. The episode begins with a warm welcome and an overview of the topics to be discussed. Marguerite reports on Saothair Capital Partners' acquisition of GatesAir, exploring the potential impacts on the industry. She also examines the growth of commercial radio audiences in Australia and the increasing trends in digital listening. The addition of The Josh Hammer Show to Salem's podcast lineup is highlighted, along with open-source broadcast initiatives and Calrec's True Control 2.0 showcase. The episode concludes with closing remarks and an invitation to visit redtech.pro for further details.

Key Points

  • Saothair Capital Partners has acquired GatesAir, aiming to expand its global reach and innovation under the leadership of CEO Barbara Spicek.
  • Australia's commercial radio sector has hit a milestone with 12.4 million weekly listeners, driven significantly by in-car listening.
  • Salem Media Group has added "The Josh Hammer Show" to its podcast network, produced in partnership with Newsweek.
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