Ireland’s two day radio industry event took place in Dublin last week, with coverage provided via live video, photos and comments on social media.
Dozens of speakers talking about the topics relevant to the radio sector, and a few awards were given out as well, including to Peter Bardon who received an award for his outstanding contribution to Irish music.
So if you missed any of it, here are the best bits from Twitter:
All smiles and ready for Radio Days Ireland 2020 – make sure to use #RDIrl20 in your tweets to get Radio Days trending on Twitter! pic.twitter.com/TVhNbbev3Q
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
"Radio is so robust, it is local, live and our stories told by local people. Don't worry about what your neighbour is doing. It's about brand and keeping it local" ~ The Future of Radio Debate #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/DeMRcMt5XJ
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
And we are off #RDIrl20 with a debate on the future of radio with @PatKennyNT very interesting discussion to start off our conference @IBIreland @LearningWaves @IMROireland @BAItweets pic.twitter.com/QbzaOxgmoi
— Teresa Hanratty (@TeresaHanratty) February 20, 2020
What an amazing performance by @MoncrieffMusic no doubt we'll be hearing plenty more from this talented Irish artist. #WatchThisSpace #RDIrl20 @IMROireland pic.twitter.com/D3RVpHkmMR
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
“It’s the new stand-up, everyone thinks they can do it.” @pjgallagher on podcasting ? #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/UxJ7E1Rjla
— Joanne Sweeney (@JSTweetsDigital) February 21, 2020
Now time for Maria McKenzie @Nospringchick1, National Sales Director @ThisisiRadio to take charge! #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/wq7QDJrROR
— Fionnuala Corbett (@fcorbetttweets) February 21, 2020
Tipperary take over @RadioDaysIrl with @the2johnnies #rdirl20 pic.twitter.com/k3BEsHaAEo
— IBIreland (@IBIreland) February 21, 2020
"There is absolutely an extraordinary amount of Irish music being produced in every part of Ireland- it is recognised all over the world as being one of the best," Niall Stokes urges local radio stations to support local artists as much as possible on the air. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/N9487VC5V5
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
We managed to migrate our audience from Facebook to our podcast- we never knew how big it would be." You either like us or you don't but we are who we are" ~ @the2johnnies #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/wZGeAH76pI
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 21, 2020
Check out this stellar panel with Roddy Flynn DCU Communications, Celene Craig @BAItweets, Jim Jennings @rte & Willie O'Reilly @ThisisiRadio debating the Future of Radio Debate. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/mwCvJeCy0K
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
That’s a wrap on day one of #RDIrl20 ?
What a great day! Here’s to another great day tomorrow ?? @RadioDaysIrl pic.twitter.com/rlGodOlnQf
— Learning Waves Skillnet (@LearningWaves) February 20, 2020
Voice. Emotion. Storytelling. That is radio ? @Damian_Scott #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/GkYPH8xd42
— Joanne Sweeney (@JSTweetsDigital) February 21, 2020
Learn from the past, don’t live in it – Liam Sheedy tells @RadioDaysIrl … and learn from others, everyone will have a cup of tea with you #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/Ws2NiogS00
— Bernadette Prendergast (@bpgbfm) February 21, 2020
Our boss man meets the Tipp gaffer… Note the red card ? It wasn’t mentioned today at the #RDIrl20 conference. pic.twitter.com/mxEGShIta2
— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) February 21, 2020
Another breakout this time on "Podcasting – Opportunities for Radio" with @pjgallagher broadcaster @ClassicHitsRdio – Suzanne Kane broadcaster & Co-host @dublandpodcast – Matt Deegan @folder Media
Moderator: Patrick Haughey, Founder Audio Brand. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/22WaxoSRKW
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 21, 2020
"GET RADIO NOTICED"@avril_delaney @BoysandGirlsLtd & @Damian_Scott of Woodfood UK talking about 'Creatively in Irish Radio' at today's session of Radio Days Ireland 2020. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/zPwPjOGRyj
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 21, 2020
AWARDS
"Nathan Carter would never have had a look in if it wasn't for local radio. I don't think you realise the power the radio have in creating jobs. Promote your local artists" ~ Peter Bardon receiving an award for his outstanding contribution to Irish music. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/KIEA3TYzef
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
Congratulations @ShannonsideFM @gbayfm @Midlands103 & @TippFM who are also celebrating 30 years on the airwaves! #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/KZCITmEEqz
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
Well done to @CorksRedFM on supporting & playing the most Irish music on air over the past year. @davemacardle accepting the award on behalf of the station presented by Victor Finn CEO @IMROireland & @eleanormcevoy #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/MBh7AoSuAC
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
Great spot to be working. East Coast FM celebrating 30 years on the airwaves! #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/3xmeutPt1c
— Hugh O'Farrell-Walsh ? (@hughofw) February 20, 2020
DAB was a hot topic:
Speaking about DAB Jim Jennings from Radio says commercial sector hindered introduction for DAB. RTE holding debt for that still. Lots of people shifting in their seats. Feels like there might be handbags! @RadioDaysIrl
— nessa mcgann (@NessaMcGann) February 20, 2020
From a UK perspective to be having this discussion in 2020 seems crazy. An RTE retreat from DAB was inventively without commercial support on the platform. The UK shows brands growing on DAB – platforms not the debate, content is. #RDIrl20 https://t.co/Jjr0kNgnc9
— paul fernley (@paulfernley) February 20, 2020
And there were a few participants from the UK as well:
@Radiocentre CEO @knockalaughta telling the story of radio in the UK @RadioDaysIrl #rdirl20 pic.twitter.com/HU41dq7S3x
— IBIreland (@IBIreland) February 21, 2020
It was an honour to be invited to @RadioDaysIrl to speak about the ground-breaking general election coverage on @LBC & @LBCNews. Great panel discussion about future trends in political journalism and the role of regulators in the digital sector @global #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/YrL5J13i8k
— Andrew Bailey ???? (@bailsbails) February 21, 2020
Thank you #RDIrl20. Always love to come home. Great audience and brilliant conference
— Siobhan Kenny (@knockalaughta) February 21, 2020
Talking about “selling the sizzle” of radio and nice bit of Gaeilge there from Siobhan Kenny Radiocentre CEO. #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/L0Wwgf0hcx
— Eimear Ní Bhraonáin (@eimeardeschemer) February 21, 2020
"Being contemporary and sounding fresh is paramount so we want to avoid sung vocals that feel cheesy, 'old' or predictable." ~ @paulfernley @reelworldeurope talking during the breakout session on 'Evolving your stations sound –Refreshing your sound | Retaining localness’ #RDIrl20 pic.twitter.com/ofyZVCCqJg
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
“We have exciting times ahead” – Paul Keenan confidently addressing the #RDIrl20 audience for My Radio Story: A Broadcasting Career session pic.twitter.com/qc7l6eo0Ya
— Learning Waves Skillnet (@LearningWaves) February 20, 2020
Watch @RadioDaysIrl's broadcast: Radio Days Ireland 2020 #RDIrl20https://t.co/M0TdGk6reV
— RadioDays Ireland (@RadioDaysIrl) February 20, 2020
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