On the occasion of World Radio Day 2025 Sputnik and OSBU Media Training Academy, affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Broadcasting Union (OSBU), organized an interactive SputnikPro lecture dedicated to radio and podcasts in contemporary multimedia environment.
The lecture was inaugurated by Dr. Amr El-Leithy, OSBU President, who welcomed the attendees and emphasized that radio remains a cornerstone of modern media, not just a traditional medium but a fundamental pillar for conveying the truth, especially amidst rapid changes in the media landscape.
The lecture, delivered by advisor of Sputnik News Agency and Radio Oleg Dmitriev, explored the evolution of radio, its various platforms, and its influence across societies. He highlighted that it continues to be a powerful medium, capable of adapting and responding swiftly to world topics.
The event brought together a distinguished group of media professionals in radio broadcasting from OSBU member states.
The lecture concluded with recommendations emphasizing the need to keep pace with digital advancements in radio broadcasting and to enhance the use of artificial intelligence to improve transmission quality and multilingual broadcasting. Oleg Dmitriev commented after the workshop: “This workshop was a very special thing because radio itself is unique. I love working on radio much because it's a real fun for a professional to identify your target audience and pick out the moments that will bring them pleasure. I’m happy that my words were met with great enthusiasm by the audience”.