Tony Churnside is a radio and audio expert, digital innovator and deliverer of successful, high impact digital firsts. He creates new audience experiences by leveraging technology in novel ways. Tony is internationally recognised as an expert in object based television and radio programme creation, and specialises in producing unique and inventive audience experiences. He is an expert in production workflows that deliver both traditional linear media and flexible, responsive, interactive new media experiences that work across different connected devices and in different environments. Tony was awarded his PhD in personalised and interactive radio in 2015.
Tony has been a member of various technical EBU groups, a committee member of the UK Radio Academy Radio Festival and The International Broadcasting Convention. He is an author of over 10 international publications and has presented at over 30 international conferences. Tony is a spokesperson for audio and radio advancements, having written articles for publications such as Broadcast, Television and iTech and has appeared in various media, including BBC News, Sky News, ITN, NPR, BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service talking about the present and future of media.