Audacy has launched its first fully-automated radio station utilizing artificial intelligence software from Super Hi-Fi, the companies announced this month.
The station, K276FK (103.1 FM), broadcasts an all-country format using automation software powered by Super Hi-Fi, a developer of AI-powered solutions for radio broadcasters.
Audacy says the combination of Super Hi-Fi’s cloud-based tools and its streamlined transmitter-based reception and play-out will help make overall radio operations “simpler and easier to manage, with significantly lower costs across the operations chain.” (Translation: It will require fewer people to operate a radio station over time.)
Super Hi-Fi’s software toolkit will allow K276FK — broadcasting on-air as “Front Range Country 103.1” — to utilize artificial intelligence for scheduling, voice tracking and play-out, the companies said. A tool called Program Director will also schedule advertising and various other tasks associated with the station’s presentation.
“As we continue to leverage new technology to enhance our portfolio and content, we’re excited to take this next step in our partnership with Super Hi-Fi and implement their capabilities for Front Range Country 103.1,” said Jeff Sottolano, the Chief Programming Officer at Audacy. “Together, we’ll optimize human-led programming and production efforts to better serve station listeners and partners.”
Audacy said the Program Director software offered by Super Hi-Fi was particularly impressive, because it allows anyone to run the software and make changes to the radio station in real time from “any laptop, anywhere in the world,” which will allow the radio broadcaster to “design, build, and deliver world class radio experiences with extraordinary efficiency.”
“This is an incredibly exciting moment.” said Zack Zalon, the CEO of Super Hi-Fi. “With this partnership, we are using cutting-edge innovation to help drive the entire industry forward. All with a goal of continuing radio’s legacy as the premier listening experience, just with much less complexity and much more efficiency.”
Super Hi-Fi’s artificial intelligence tools also power radio stations and audio streams for Cumulus and Fubo.
