World Radio Day 2024: Best wishes, famous quotes and a brief history

Here are a few iconic quotes that highlight its impact:

“Radio is the soapbox of the air.” – US President Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – German poet and author Berthold Auerbach

“The news doesn’t get better with age, but sometimes the stories do.” – Canadian-American broadcaster Morley Safer

This year’s theme, ‘Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating’, underscores radio’s ongoing evolution in a digital age. The medium is embracing new technologies like podcasts and online streaming, reaching audiences beyond traditional frequencies.

In a world saturated with information, radio continues to provide trusted voices and independent perspectives, fostering critical thinking and informed decisions. Local stations remain vital, creating a sense of belonging and community, while international collaborations encourage understanding and unity across borders.

There are many ways to participate in World Radio Day. Using the hashtag #WorldRadioDay on social media, users are sharing how radio has impacted their lives.

Here are some quotes and wishes that you can take a look at:

When the radios go silent, our ears will never be able to reach and hear the real news. So, share the love for radios and honour them. Wish you a very happy World Radio Day.

Radios are powerful; they can reach millions of ears and change minds or people. Love and honour them. Best wishes to you on this World Radio Day.

On this World Radio Day, we celebrate the power of radio to reflect and promote diversity in all its forms.

Radio is something that has been connecting us with happenings around the globe forever. Greetings on World Radio Day!

With its ability to inform, entertain, and connect, radio remains a powerful force in our lives. As we celebrate World Radio Day, let’s acknowledge its rich history, embrace its innovative present, and work together to shape its dynamic future.