(January 28, 2025) – On the occasion of the Paris Radio Show, Groupe 1981 announces the signing of a five-year agreement with RCS, world leader in radio software solutions. The partnership covers the supply of music programming and on-air management solutions, marking a return to basics for Groupe 1981, which has already worked closely with the American company in the past.
Under this agreement, RCS will equip all ten 1981 Group radios with two of its flagship solutions:
- GSelector: advanced music programming software, designed to optimize track selection and content sequencing according to a fine, dynamic editorial logic.
- Zetta: a radio automation solution for smooth, high-performance management of broadcast flows.
These tools will provide Groupe 1981, France’s leading independent radio group, with a robust, scalable technological infrastructure, adapted to the management of several antennas and the orchestration of hundreds of advertising starts.
Jean-Éric Valli, President of Groupe 1981, comments: „We are delighted to renew our collaboration with RCS. Thanks to these innovative solutions, we have high-performance tools adapted to our needs, offering great multi-user flexibility and compatibility with different media. This partnership will enable us to enrich our on-air operations and offer our listeners ever more dynamic and engaging content.”
Philippe Generali, President and CEO, RCS Worldwide, adds: ” At the end of 2024, RCS proudly counted over 4,000 radio stations worldwide using the Zetta/GSelector combo. As we begin 2025, we are thrilled to welcome 1981 back as one of our new blue-chip users in Europe. With Zetta and GSelector now at the core of their operations, we are excited to continue building on this strong legacy.”
This contract testifies to Groupe 1981’s ambition to strengthen its position in the radio market by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to offer an ever more qualitative listening experience.
About Groupe 1981
Groupe 1981 is the leading independent radio group, with 4.9 million listeners every week. With its 11 radio stations (BlackBox, Forum, Latina, OÜI FM, Ado, Radio Life, Collector Radio, Vibration, Voltage, Wit FM and Frisson Radio), Groupe 1981 offers listeners thematic and local radio stations with original, complementary formats. Present in both terrestrial and digital broadcasting, the Group is a leading player in the rollout of digital terrestrial radio (dab+). It covers 13 French regions.
About RCS
RCS is the world’s largest publisher of broadcast software, with products installed in thousands of radio and TV stations, music channels, cable operators, advertising agencies, satellite networks and streaming stations worldwide. With guaranteed reliability and 24/7 support, the most respected names in the industry choose RCS as their software supplier.
Press contact
1981 Group:
Émilie Delozanne
06 30 60 87 35
emilie.delozanne@plegma.fr