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BFBS and Nation join forces for Salisbury DAB

20th October 2020

Nation Broadcasting and BFBS have formed a Joint Venture to apply for the forthcoming small-scale DAB licence for Salisbury.

Phillip Schofield writes Life’s What You Make It

19th October 2020

Broadcaster Phillip Schofield has released a book about his life called Life’s What You Make It.
The television and radio presenter writes about growing up listening to various radio stations including Radio Luxembourg.

Radio TechCon launches two new bursary schemes

19th October 2020

Two bursary schemes have been launched for this year’s audio and radio industry technology event Radio TechCon.
They aim to make the event accessible to all and encourages attendance from people from under-represented parts of the industry.

Caroline Community Radio launches in Essex

19th October 2020

A community radio station using the Caroline name has launched in the Maldon District of Essex.
Caroline Community Radio is using the brand of the former pirate with permission but has no official connection with the current Radio Caroline.

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Europe’s Biggest Dance Show returns at Radio 1

16th October 2020

Radio 1 is broadcasting Europe’s Biggest Dance Show for another year as nine radio stations come together for the event.
Stations from eight different countries will air an eight hour dance music simulcast on Friday 23rd October.

Radio News

Smooth Radio transmitters turned off in Wales

16th October 2020

Global has handed back the AM licence for Smooth Radio’s two frequencies in Cardiff and Newport/Gwent.
It follows the transmitters being taken out of service due to the redevelopment of one of the sites.

Mario Rosenstock’s ‘Sunday Roast’ has ended

16th October 2020

Mario Rosenstock’s ‘Sunday Roast’ has ended after two and a half years on-air.
In an announcement on Twitter, presenter Rosenstock confirmed that he is disappointed but the situation was “beyond [his] control.

Today FM launches Club Champions campaign

15th October 2020

Today FM has launched a nationwide campaign giving sports clubs the chance to win a brand-new sponsored team kit.
‘Club Champions’ is a yearlong community initiative that will see one club awarded a Today FM branded jersey kit each month.

Rush Never Thought He’d See October

20th October 2020

As he does periodically Rush Limbaugh gave listeners an update on his health Monday. He said his latest scans have showed some progression of his cancer. Up until then, the growth had been stopped and become manageable.

Savage Attacks Rush on Twitter

20th October 2020

Not long after Rush gave his listeners a health update, Michael Savage went on to criticize radio’s most listened to talk show host for doing so.

WRMF Gets a New Promotions Director

20th October 2020

Hubbard Radio West Palm has hired Kelsey Danca as the new Promotions Director of WRMF-FM.

Laven Takes on New Rule With iHeart

19th October 2020

Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships group with iHeart, is taking on a new role as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer. Laven joined the company 15 years ago.

Karolyi Joins Townsquare in New York

19th October 2020

Townsquare’s Albany, NY classic rocker WQBK-FM has hired veteran Classic Rock programmer Mike Karolyi as Brand Manager. Karolyi joins WQBK after a 25 year run at the legendary WCCC in Hartford and a stint running iRockRadio.com.

A Programming Promotion for Laura G

19th October 2020

Laura G has been promoted to PD for Country radio station WSJR/NASH FM 93.7 in Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Laura G currently hosts middays on Cumulus Wilkes Barre/Scranton’s Top 40 radio station, WBHT (97.1/95.

Radio and Podcast News – CBC/Radio-Canada puts branded podcast initiative on hold

9th October 2020

CBC/Radio-Canada has confirmed it’s putting its expanded branded content and promotional podcast initiative on hold pending further review.

CBC/Radio-Canada puts branded content initiative on hold

8th October 2020

CBC/Radio-Canada has confirmed it’s putting its expanded branded content initiative on hold pending further review.

‘We’ve never had a better time in audio’, but advertisers are making some key mistakes

20th October 2020

The potential for audio to generate revenue has never been higher, as long as the medium matures and advertisers stop making basic mistakes.

Vale Paul Murphy

20th October 2020

Social media sites are paying tribute to Paul Murphy who has passed away from cancer this afternoon.

The CBAA adds three more sessions to this years conference

20th October 2020

The CBAA have added more sessions to this year’s virtual conference, including two new Power Sessions.

CRA ramps up RadioMATRIX offering

20th October 2020

The way that audio advertising is bought and sold is about to transform, according to CRA.
The post CRA ramps up RadioMATRIX offering by Vivienne Kelly appeared first on Radio Today.

CRA unveils a new era in radio advertising

20th October 2020

Commercial Radio Australia is aiming to transform the way audio advertising is bought and sold with the roll out the briefings module of RadioMATRIX in two weeks time.

‘Trial By Kyle’ axed from 10’s programming slate

20th October 2020

Kyle Sandilands’ brief foray into television has come to an end, with Trial By Kyle not returning next year.
The post ‘Trial By Kyle’ axed from 10’s programming slate by Vivienne Kelly appeared first on Radio Today.

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Mediacorp puts up former Caldecott Hill broadcast centre for sale

18th October 2020

Singapore’s largest broadcaster, Mediacorp, has put up for sale the sprawling site that formerly housed the Caldecott Broadcast Centre in Andrew Road.

Asia

ABU-RRI release song for world peace

18th October 2020

The ABU Secretary-General, Dr Javad Mottaghi this week announced the global release of “Heart of the World”, a song project conceived by Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) and recorded by ABU members to celebrate the spirit of unity shared

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