The digital transformation generated vertiginous and important changes in the media industry. There is content saturation and variation in the consumption pattern. Audiences migrated from traditional to digital media. Several were sold, while others were merged. New actors are inserted every day, increasing the competition from the media. Leadership, innovation, and creativity are some of the alternatives that the media can use to seize opportunities and become competitive. Transformational leadership is a style used in the communication industry sector, due to the same fact that in the newsroom (or production) it is necessary for leaders to have a behavior that favors creativity and innovation, in order to be more competitive. In this research, the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire - MLQ-5X instrument is used, which is a widely used tool to measure leadership. It is possible to estab...

Radios face significant challenges in the face of digital transformation. The purpose of this study, based on the current state of the radio industry, is to analyze the opportunities and challenges that digitalization presents for traditional radio stations and public radio in Ecuador. It uses a qualitative methodology, where it explores various indicators and trends in the contemporary radio ecosystem. The results show that, although the funding and prominence of public radio has decreased over time, the digital transformation opens doors to connect with younger audiences and to diversify the content offered. In addition, the potential of new digital formats and platforms is highlighted. The conclusions highlight the imperative need for radio stations to reconfigure and adapt to this constantly changing landscape, if they want to ensure their relevance and sustainability in the near fut...

Radios face significant challenges in the face of digital transformation. The purpose of this study, based on the current state of the radio industry, is to analyze the opportunities and challenges that digitalization presents for traditional radio stations and public radio in Ecuador. It uses a qualitative methodology, where it explores various indicators and trends in the contemporary radio ecosystem. The results show that, although the funding and prominence of public radio has decreased over time, the digital transformation opens doors to connect with younger audiences and to diversify the content offered. In addition, the potential of new digital formats and platforms is highlighted. The conclusions highlight the imperative need for radio stations to reconfigure and adapt to this constantly changing landscape, if they want to ensure their relevance and sustainability in the near fut...