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BBC Radio 1 is launching a new Friday night schedule which will see presenter Danny Howard take over Pete Tong’s show.
In return, Pete Tong will move to the 11pm till 1am show whilst Annie Mac continues to host 7pm till 9pm.

First special Audio Content Fund grants announced

Seven projects have been awarded a total of £92,000 in the special Audio Content Fund round to support audiences during coronavirus restrictions.
Programmes range from 33-hour Easter raves on three KISS stations to a comedy on Fix Radio.

A Question of Sport finds new home on 5 Live

Long-running television sports quiz A Question of Sport is moving to radio as the coronavirus makes recording TV programmes almost impossible.

BBC’s Make A Difference launches as a podcast

2nd April 2020

The BBC has turned its Make A Difference campaign into a twice-weekly podcast which will also be broadcast on all 39 BBC local radio stations.

Independent radio stations to air message from the President

2nd April 2020

Ireland’s independent radio stations will broadcast a special address to the people of Ireland from President Michael D. Higgins today.

Communicorp to cut radio staff pay up to 25%

1st April 2020

Today FM, Newstalk, Spin and 98FM owner Communicorp is cutting pay for some staff up to 25%, according to reports.

COVID-19 Claims The Life Of Industry Veteran Neil Lasher

Neil Lasher, R.I.P.
The radio and music industry is in deep mourning over the untimely passing of former SONY ATV exec NEIL LASHER at the age of 73, TODAY (4/5).

Radio Insight

Hank-FM Comes To Wichita Falls

LKCM Radio Group has flipped Sports “ESPN 95.5” KXPN-FM Scotland/Wichita Falls TX to Classic Country “95.5 Hank-FM“.
KXPN-FM is now simulcasting “92.

FCC Wants Your Input on GeoBrodcast

The FCC is requesting comments on the petition filed by GeoBroadcast Solutions on March 13 seeking a rule change that would permit radio broadcasters to air geo-targeted programming, including emergency alerts, news, and advertising on a voluntary ba

The Daily StandUp

(By Buzz Knight) As we scramble to adjust and create new norms amidst the current crisis “The Daily Standup’ has taken on a new and important meaning when it comes to maximizing leadership in the new universe.

Your Listeners Want Local

(By Randy Lane) Many of us are feeling disconnected, lonely, fearful, nervous and even panic stricken during this quarantine. Radio’s secret sauce, its relevance and distinction among all media, is companionship and connection.

Radio Insight

FCC Report 4/5: LPFM Modernization To Be Voted On

As part of its open meeting on April 23, the FCC will vote on a Report and Order to “modernize the LPFM technical rules to provide more regulatory flexibility for licensees”.

Stingray Radio temporarily lays off 90 nationwide

4th April 2020

Stingray Radio has temporarily laid off just under 90 employees nationwide due to what Steve Jones, SVP Brands & Content, Radio, describes as a “sudden and dramatic drop in advertising.

Radio and Podcast News – Kelowna’s Soft 103.9 files for bankruptcy

Soft 103.9 (CKOO-FM) Kelowna is expected to go off the air Friday after filing for bankruptcy. The station is believed to be the first Canadian radio outlet to do so as broadcast, print and online media face COVID-19-related ad revenue challenges.

Coronavirus a hot topic on Gawndy’s radio podcast

Gawndy has released two new episodes of his Radio Randomly Podcast.
The post Coronavirus a hot topic on Gawndy’s radio podcast by Staff Writer appeared first on Radio Today.

Resources for First Nations media sector support vulnerable communities

The critical work of First Nations Media organisations in producing and distributing accurate and appropriate information during the current pandemic will be strengthened thanks to a funding boost from the Federal and Northern Territory Governments.

SCA to raise $169 million in equity and to aim at saving $45m

SCA has flagged $40M to $45M savings in costs for the next year, and it is hoping to raise $169 million equity in fully underwritten funding in an effort to keep the company operating during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ciaran Davis on what the radio ratings pause means for ARN

ARN joins Nine in support of the decision by CRA and GfK.
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ARN responds to the impact of COVID-19 by cutting wages and costs

The decline in advertising revenue created by the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on ARN with the company already cutting costs, reducing spending and encouraging staff to take annual leave.

ARN says it has ‘significantly’ cut overheads to protect jobs