Vi skriver naturligvis nok mye om landskonferansen til Norsk lokalradioforbund, men vi vil få minne om at det også er en annen stor konferanse for radiofolk i mars, Radiodays Europe 2026
Årets store europeiske konferanse går av stabelen i Riga, Latvia, fra 22. til 24. mars. Her deltar radiofolk fra hele verden, men det er først og fremst deltagere fra diverse radiostasjoner i Europa. Det er flere fra norsk lokalradio som har vært med, både som deltagere og foredragsholdere.
På årets konferanse er det stor bredde i temaene men vi har valgt ut noen programposter som kanskje er de mest interessante for deg som jobber i lokalradio, med beskrivelser hentet fra programoversikten:
Campaigning 2.0 -What Radio can learn from Donald Trump:
Since Donald Trump has become relevant, he has changed what’s acceptable, do-able and say-able in politics. Or was it the other way around? Both radio and politics can be seen as mainly emotion-based games. And like it or not, Trump has certainly changed the rules of the game of politics. In a nutshell, it’s all about how you campaign. So whether you cheer that or find it shocking, let’s have a look at how Trump does it, and what radio can learn from it. Because just maybe, changing what’s think-able is a way forward for radio, too?
3 successful local cases:
Across Europe, local stations are finding new ways to stay relevant and grow. In this session, DR’s P4 explains how fresh creative benchmarks on their nine local stations have boosted their audience. RTV Slovenijas VAL 202 will show how rethinking traffic updates, from cars to people, can transform a classic radio service.
Inside The Daily: A Conversation with Rachel Quester:
The Daily is one of the world’s most influential news podcasts. In this session, Radiodays Europe interviews Rachel Quester, Supervising Producer at The New York Times, about how the show covers US politics, balances breaking news with deep storytelling and produces high-impact audio journalism. From field reporting to editorial strategy, get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Daily is made and why it matters.
Radio and Podcast Innovation:
Join us to hear about some innovative audio projects from three countries. From a Norwegian podcast–book collaboration to a radio app that integrates in-car navigation, and a radio station using AI to boost creativity—this session showcases bold ideas that are redefining how radio and podcasts are produced, published and experienced.
Fresh eyes on news: How to make news relevant to young audiences:
How do we make news truly matter to young people? Join us at «Fresh eyes on news» to discover how innovative approaches are capturing Gen Z and Millennials. This session features two compelling case studies, both designed to engage and inspire younger audiences. Whether you’re a publisher, podcaster, or journalist, you’ll leave with practical ideas for making news more relevant and meaningful to the next generation.
Connecting with your audience: How do we build real, lasting connections with our listeners?
This session showcases innovative ways to bring audiences closer than ever: on-air, online, and right in their pockets. Nora Stronstad Elder from NRK, Norway will show how NRK P3 turned listener engagement into something truly magical that also resulted in a major boost in engagement and increased listening across the whole channel.
Joeri van Breukelen from Qmusic, The Netherlands will reveal how Qmusic uses its app to create daily touchpoints that build loyalty and spark meaningful interaction. By placing the station directly in the listener’s pocket, Qmusic turns passive listeners into active community members.
Join this session to discover practical strategies, inspiring real-world examples, and fresh ideas for strengthening the bond between your brand and your audience.
FACTS IN : FACTS OUT, a campaign to protect news integrity in the age of AI:
Generative AI is reshaping our world, but at what cost to the truth? This session dives into the urgent global campaign to safeguard trusted journalism. We will explore the five critical principles—from radical transparency to fair compensation—that must govern the relationship between Tech giants and the Media. Join us to define the future of a sustainable, free press.
