RadioNewsAI
RadioNewsAI is an AI tool that generates autonomous news broadcasts for radio stations. Drawing from any designated online source, such as local websites or RSS...
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What is RadioNewsAI?
RadioNewsAI (now rebranded as Audio.co) is an AI‑powered platform that lets radio stations, podcasters, and local broadcasters create ready‑to‑air audio content automatically. It can generate full news newscasts from local news sources such as websites or RSS feeds, then rewrite and voice them using realistic AI announcers that sound like professional news anchors. The tool also produces weather reports, traffic updates, and audio commercials, all in a voice that matches the station’s brand.
Key features include an intuitive dashboard where users can import stories or write their own, schedule recurring or on‑the‑fly updates, and export finished audio straight into radio‑automation software or podcast workflows. Users can choose from a library of high‑quality AI voices or clone their own station announcer’s voice, which helps maintain a consistent on‑air identity. The platform is designed for local news teams, community radio, and content creators who want to streamline daily news production without hiring extra staff.
The system is built for broadcasters who need frequent, accurate, and broadcast‑ready audio segments. It works especially well for stations that publish multiple newscasts per day or want to add local news, weather, and traffic updates without a large newsroom. Because the tool rewrites and formats content for spoken delivery, it reduces the need for manual editing and scripting, speeding up the entire news‑to‑air pipeline from a few minutes of source material to a polished audio newscast.
RadioNewsAI pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Pricing is based on the total duration of AI‑generated audio, with minutes included in each plan and optional usage‑based billing on top. The $19 per month plan includes 10 minutes of AI audio generation, with additional seconds billed at $0.03 per second. The $49 per month plan includes 50 minutes of AI audio and lets you create 1 custom cloned voice. The $99 per month plan includes 100 minutes of AI audio and lets you create 2 custom cloned voices. The $199 per month plan includes 250 minutes of AI audio and lets you create 4 custom cloned voices, with cheaper incremental rates of $0.018 per second. All plans include access to news, weather, traffic, and ad production tools, with no separate per‑module pricing.
RadioNewsAI pros
- AI‑generated ready‑to‑air newscasts from local news sources
- Supports local websites and RSS feeds as input
- Automated rewriting of news stories for spoken delivery
- Multiple AI news‑anchor voices to match station style
- Ability to clone a station’s own news‑anchor voice
- Customizable newscast formats including intros and outros
- One‑click generation of weather reports for a given market
- Automated local traffic updates tied to city or region
- AI‑assisted creation of radio and podcast commercials
- Seamless export to most radio‑automation systems
- Scheduling for recurring newscasts throughout the day
- Dashboard‑based workflow for managing multiple segments
- Works for both radio and podcast content creators
- Affordable entry‑level pricing for small stations
- Scalable usage‑based billing for heavy broadcasters
- Supports breaking‑news‑style markers and urgent updates
- Reduces manual scripting and editing time for news teams
- Maintains consistent audio quality across all segments
- Helps maintain local‑news presence with minimal staff
- Can produce news, weather, and traffic in a single workflow
RadioNewsAI cons
- Rebranding to Audio.co may cause confusion in marketing or documentation
- Free tier only lets you preview content; audio generation requires paid plan
- Limited minutes of AI audio per month on lower tiers
- Custom voice cloning requires a paid plan with higher tiers
- No explicit mention of video or TV‑news formats on the site
- Pricing based on audio duration can become expensive for heavy users
- Local‑source support depends on how well the site or RSS feed is structured
- May require some manual editing for sensitive or complex stories
- Customization depth is limited compared to fully manual production
- Multi‑language or multilingual‑voice support is not clearly advertised
Frequently asked questions about RadioNewsAI
What is RadioNewsAI now called?
RadioNewsAI has been rebranded and is now part of Audio.co, which positions itself as an all‑in‑one platform for ready‑to‑air audio content powered by AI. The core functionality for generating news, weather, traffic, and commercials remains similar, but it is now branded under the Audio.co name and dashboard.
Does RadioNewsAI still support radio‑station workflows?
Yes, the platform continues to support radio‑station workflows, allowing users to generate newscasts from local news sources, schedule broadcasts, and export finished audio segments directly into radio‑automation software. The same underlying logic for importing websites or RSS feeds, creating voice‑ready scripts, and producing AI‑voiced segments is preserved under the Audio.co umbrella.
Can I generate only news, or can I also get weather and traffic?
Carbids for RadioNewsAI extended beyond news to include accurate weather reports for a given market and up‑to‑minute local traffic updates for a city or region. Under Audio.co, these capabilities are exposed as distinct tools but are bundled under the same subscription, so one plan covers news, weather, traffic, and commercial generation.
How do I bring in my station’s own news content?
You can import your station’s own news content by pointing the system to your local‑news website or RSS feed; the platform then automatically pulls relevant stories and converts them into broadcast‑ready scripts. You can also write or paste custom news stories directly in the dashboard, including marking them as breaking news when needed.
Can I clone my own news anchor’s voice?
Yes, you can clone your own news‑anchor voice; the platform allows you to create custom voices using a short training sample, typically a few minutes of clean audio. Custom voice cloning is included in the higher‑tier plans, starting with the $49 monthly plan which provides one cloned voice, scaling up to four cloned voices on the top‑tier plan.
How is pricing structured for heavy broadcasters?
Pricing is based on the total duration of AI‑generated audio, with each plan including a fixed number of minutes per month and additional seconds billed at a per‑second rate that decreases as the plan tier increases. Heavy broadcasters can scale up to the top‑tier plan, which offers 250 minutes of AI audio and cheaper incremental rates, while still using the same workflow for news, weather, traffic, and ads.
Is there a free tier or trial?
Yes, the platform offers a free signup where you can explore the dashboard and preview generated content, but actual AI audio generation requires a paid subscription. This lets you test how your news sources translate into scripts and how the AI voices sound before committing to a paid plan.
Do I need technical skills to use it?
The platform is designed for non‑technical users, with a drag‑and‑drop style dashboard that lets you build and schedule newscasts without coding or advanced audio‑production knowledge. Most users can import sources, choose a voice, and export finished segments with minimal setup.
Can RadioNewsAI/Audio.co be used for podcasts as well?
Yes, the platform is applicable to podcasts; it can generate spoken‑word segments such as news, weather, and even scripted ad reads that can be inserted into podcast episodes. The same voice‑selection and export workflows that work for radio also apply to podcast‑production environments.
What happens if my local news source changes format or URL?
If your local news source changes its format or URL, you may need to reconfigure the feed or site connection in the dashboard so the AI can continue pulling the correct stories. The platform does not automatically detect structural changes to source sites, so these updates typically require manual intervention from the station operator.