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Pete Donaldson to leave Absolute Radio after nine years

13th December 2019

Absolute Radio presenter Pete Donaldson has decided to leave the Bauer station at the end of this month in order to concentrate on his podcast company, Stakhanov.

Stray FM gives away £10k to one listener for its 25th birthday

13th December 2019

Stray FM has given away £10,000 to one listener for smiling, as part of a 10,000 smiles promotion.
The station has been collecting photos of listeners smiling and picked one winner at random to win the cash.

Student Radio Conference 2020 heads to Salford

13th December 2019

The Student Radio Association has announced the location for its annual conference in 2020.
Shock Radio, the student radio station for Salford, will play host at its campus in and around Salford, Greater Manchester.

Panjab Radio to cease broadcasting on national DAB

12th December 2019

Panjab Radio has taken the decision to stop broadcasting nationally via the Sound Digital DAB multiplex.
The station will be removed tonight at midnight, three years after it joined.

Community radio station members record Christmas single

11th December 2019

Members of Northamptonshire’s business community have recorded a Christmas charity single recorded at the University of Northampton’s NLive radio studios.

Space available on national DAB platform Sound Digital

11th December 2019

Sound Digital Ltd is today advertising for anyone wanting to add their radio station to the national DAB platform to get in touch with them.

Christmas FM announces winner of its song contest

12th December 2019

Santa Claus by Galway based musician Niall Teague has been announced as the winner of the Hard Rock Cafe Christmas FM Song Contest for 2019.

Radio Nova to deliver Christmas with Harvey Norman

12th December 2019

Radio Nova is delivering Christmas to one listener’s doors with the help of the Harvey Norman Doorman.

Towering Calendar

13th December 2019

Start off the new year off right. Now available, Scott Fybush’s famed Tower Site Calendar for the year 2020. As always, each month features a radio broadcast tower in a gorgeous setting.

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Report: Liberty Media Again Seeking Controlling Stake Of iHeartMedia

12th December 2019

The Wall Street Journal reports that Liberty Media is seeking DOJ approval to increase its stake in iHeartMedia and potentially acquiring a controlling interest or the entire company outright.

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United Stations To Offer ACM Talent Voiceover Services Via Barter

12th December 2019

United Stations has announced a deal with ACM Talent to offer ACM’s voiceover talent via barter.

Stalwart Radzik Named PD

12th December 2019

Rick Radzik has been named the new PD at WBZ-AM (98.5 The Sports Hub). Radzik was instrumental in the official launch of the station and has served as APD since the station signed on back in August 2009.

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FCC Proposes Maximum Fine Against Boston Pirate

12th December 2019

A pirate operator in Boston will be issued a $151,005 fine for continuously operating despite multiple FCC warnings.
Acerome Jean Charles has been operating Haitian targeted “Radio Concorde” on 106.

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Audible launches free new mobile audio service in India

12th December 2019

Audible is launching a new audio entertainment app in India. Audible Suno houses hundreds of hours of audio content, including more than 60 original and exclusive episodes of shows. The service is free to listen and ad-free.

Radio and Podcast News – No surprises in Numeris’ first Continuous Measurement release

12th December 2019

Numeris says there were no surprises in its first Continuous Measurement (CM) diary market release Dec. 5, incorporating new methodology.

Chris Howden to co-host CBC Radio’s As It Happens

10th December 2019

Chris Howden has been named the new co-host of CBC Radio’s long-running current affairs evening show As It Happens, alongside Carol Off.

The Royals win Round 4 of 2020 Siren Awards

13th December 2019

The Sirens recognise excellence in radio advertising.
The post The Royals win Round 4 of 2020 Siren Awards by Staff Writer appeared first on Radio Today.

Daniel Thomas celebrates 20 years in radio

13th December 2019

97.3FM’s Daniel Thomas celebrates a Radioversary this week having kicked off his commercial radio journey 20 years ago, on Friday December 10 1999, at Melbourne’s TTFM (Now KIIS 101.1).

Triple M Adelaide’s Rush Hour welcomes Bernie Vince

13th December 2019

Vince joins Andrew ‘Jars’ Jarman in 2020.
The post Triple M Adelaide’s Rush Hour welcomes Bernie Vince by Staff Writer appeared first on Radio Today.

Niall Power and Adam Bowie join the speaker line up for Radiodays Europe

13th December 2019

Niall Power is Head of Station Sound with the market leading Beat 102-103, Ireland’s first regional radio station based in Waterford city, Ireland.

Bernie Vince joins The Rush Hour in Adelaide

12th December 2019

Bernie Vince will join Andrew Jarman ‘Jars’ on Triple M’s Adelaide’s The Rush Hour in 2020.

Annaliese van Riet is SCA’s new Chief People and Culture Officer

12th December 2019

Southern Cross Austereo have appointed Annaliese van Riet as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective from 20 January 2020. Van Riet has more than 15 years’ experience as a people, culture and human resources leader.

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Your €100 discount for Radiodays Europe: Lisbon March 2020

10th December 2019

We are once again official media partners of Radiodays Europe, so we can provide you with discounted tickets to the world’s best radio conference.

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Radio City’s initiative makes commute convenient for pedestrians

8th December 2019

India’s Radio City, Mumbai, concluded its recently launched activity #MissingFootpath, a drive to make pedestrian zones that have been inaccessible due to illegal encroachment and ongoing construction.

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