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OULU, Finland — Broadcasters operating across broad geographic areas are under growing pressure to localize output, manage multiple sites and maintain consistent technical standards. Several users of Jutel’s RadioMan system and its Lamppu mobile interface say the combination has helped them simplify workflows in both regional broadcasting and multisite live coverage. Their experience reflects a broader shift toward mobile, software-led production that reduces the need for fixed infrastructure.
One broadcaster managing 18 regional program variations plus a central feed — 19 simultaneous outputs in total — says that level of localization once required parallel studios, hardware codecs and dedicated audio equipment in every region. It says the current setup has replaced much of that structure by allowing reporters and producers to contribute from any location using a mobile workflow.
A recurring three-and-a-half-minute regional window forms the backbone of the operation. Reporters file local updates through Lamppu, ranging from short reports to interviews and community features, which feed directly into the RadioMan automation system. The broadcaster says the system keeps all regions aligned to the exact timing and automatically fills any unused seconds with background material to maintain a smooth transition back to the main feed.
The same model applies to hourly regional news. Journalists record their items through a browser-based tool, and the automation system places each contribution into the correct regional playlist for broadcast at the scheduled time. According to the broadcaster, this approach has reduced dependence on fixed studios while allowing reporters to work more effectively from the field. It says central scheduling has also made it easier to maintain consistent timing across all regions and to adapt the structure as new local windows are added.
Staff describe the workflow as more flexible than previous arrangements, citing the ability to blend prerecorded journalism with live inserts submitted through Lamppu. They say this has helped expand regional output without increasing operational complexity or adding new hardware.
Multisite broadcasting
Another broadcaster uses Lamppu to support fast-paced sports coverage featuring reporters, commentators and producers stationed at different arenas. The broadcaster’s goal has been to reduce the technical barriers that traditionally complicate event-based broadcasting and to improve coordination between the studio and the field.
Reporters and commentators connect directly to the RadioMan automation system from their mobile devices and join the live program when cued. Producers working in the main studio or at remote locations manage transitions, music beds and playout elements from the central interface. The broadcaster says this reduces the setup time normally associated with moving teams between venues and avoids the need for outside broadcast vans or fixed venue installations.
A live hockey night-style program illustrates the workflow. Journalists are positioned in several arenas, and producers switch between matches as goals or key moments occur. Reporters contribute through Lamppu as soon as they receive the cue, and the production team coordinates timing, interview handoffs and pre-produced segments to maintain the broadcast’s pace. According to the broadcaster, the ability to handle contribution, editing and playout within the same environment has reduced technical points of failure and improved the reliability of multisite work.
It says the system has also made it easier to move between interviews, match reactions, and highlight clips with minimal delay, giving producers more freedom to shape the program’s editorial flow rather than manage back-end logistics.
Mobile production
Although these two broadcasters operate in different contexts, both say the combination of mobile contribution tools and centralized automation has helped streamline production and reduce reliance on hardware. They highlight the ability to work from any location, coordinate multiple sites through a single operational environment and maintain consistent scheduling without expanding physical infrastructure.
For broadcasters looking to increase local content or manage distributed teams across many locations, these case studies suggest a broader industry trend. Rather than investing in new facilities, many are turning to tools that support more flexible, mobile workflows while still meeting professional broadcast standards.
The author is the co-founder and CTO of Jutel.
This article first appeared in the January/February 2026 edition of RedTech Magazine. You can read or download this edition for free here. You can access past editions of RedTech Magazine, also for free, here.
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