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The week in audio: Times Radio; Newsbeat: 100 Days of Lockdown – review

4th July 2020

Miranda Sawyer on podcasts and radio
Radio
The Times takes to the airwaves, but a lack of listeners prevents it from reaching Newsbeat levels of richness
Aasmah Mir and Stig Abell prepare for the firs

Capital XTRA VO meets the London Underground voice

4th July 2020

One of the latest Tales from the Tannoy podcasts by Elinor Hamilton features a moving edition with Capital XTRA voice-over Rio Attoh-Wood.

Asian Network holds leavers party on the radio

4th July 2020

The BBC Asian Network hosted an on air leavers’ party for the hundreds of thousands of pupils around the country who will be leaving school this summer without a celebration.

Opinion | The magic of radio after dark

3rd July 2020

The great Ray Charles once sang ‘(Night Time Is) The Right Time’. Ray, of course, was singing about getting his leg over, but I feel the same about radio.

Ignite offers free radio jingles for the summer

3rd July 2020

UK jingle company Ignite Jingles has created a package of summer jingles and beds that are free to use for all stations.

Major restructuring and job cuts announced at Global

3rd July 2020

Staff at Global have been told about major restructuring and job losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ivan Yates to step down from daily Newstalk show

2nd July 2020

Friday 24th July will be the last edition of Hard Shoulder with Ivan Yates as the broadcaster leaves Newstalk.
He will also retire from his television programme, The Tonight Show, on Virgin Media One the night before.

Communicorp Media suspends advertising on Facebook

2nd July 2020

Communicorp Media is to suspend all paid advertising for its brands on Facebook platforms for the month of July, in support of the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.

Radio World

KBG Call Letters Return to San Diego AM Dial

4th July 2020

iHeartMedia San Diego said it has completed the acquisition of KFMB(AM) from Local Media San Diego; and as of today the station, heard on 760 kHz, has changed its call letters to KGB(AM).
“As part of terms of sale, TEGNA Inc.

Radio World

Community Broadcaster: Turned Up

4th July 2020

The author is membership program director of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. NFCB commentaries are featured regularly at www.radioworld.com.

Radio Insight

Seven Mountains Media Flips Five Stations In Elmira

3rd July 2020

As it completes the consolidation of the clusters it purchased from Community Broadcasters in January 2019 and Equinox Broadcasting in December 2019, Seven Mountains Media has completely revamped its holdings in the Elmira NY market.

My Conversation With Phil Drowse

3rd July 2020

(By Buzz Knight) On this final edition of our series “The Future of Audio” we check in with one of the leading international Radio Consultants Phil Dowse.

Radio Insight

760 KFMB San Diego Changes Call Letters To KGB

3rd July 2020

With its purchase of Conservative Talk 760 KFMB San Diego complete, iHeartMedia has announced that the station will change its call letters to KGB
The move was required by the sale of KFMB AM/FM from TEGNA to Local Media San Diego.

Radio Insight

Frank Morano To Host Midday Show On 107.1 WLIR-FM

3rd July 2020

While Red Apple Media began operating 107.1 WLIR-FM Hampton Bays NY on Wednesday, the station will not be a 24/7 simulcast with their Conservative Talk 770 WABC New York after all.

Radio and Podcast News – Corus drops ‘Brooke and Jeffrey’ from another station

25th June 2020

Corus Radio has confirmed that Jump! (CKQB-FM) Ottawa is the network’s only remaining station carrying syndicated American morning show, Brooke & Jeffrey.

Harvard eliminates GM positions to minimize COVID-19 revenue challenges

23rd June 2020

Harvard Broadcasting has eliminated its General Manager positions across the chain as it looks to minimize the revenue impacts of COVID-19.

Livinia Nixon to host weekend brekkie on Nine’s music stations

3rd July 2020

Nixon will be on-air from 6am to midday every weekend.
The post Livinia Nixon to host weekend brekkie on Nine’s music stations by Staff Writer appeared first on Radio Today.

ACE Radio Network revives 3MP with easy listening format

3rd July 2020

3MP is back on 1377 AM.
The post ACE Radio Network revives 3MP with easy listening format by Zanda Wilson appeared first on Radio Today.

Anthony Tilli joins Triple M Albany Breakfast

3rd July 2020

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity and to be part of such an awesome company again like SCA.”
The post Anthony Tilli joins Triple M Albany Breakfast by Zanda Wilson appeared first on Radio Today.

CRA releases updated metro ratings schedule, axes regional surveys til 2021

3rd July 2020

There will be no further surveys conducted in Newcastle, Canberra or Gold Coast.
The post CRA releases updated metro ratings schedule, axes regional surveys til 2021 by Zanda Wilson appeared first on Radio Today.

BBC Local Radio to cut 139 jobs, plans to become ‘more agile’

3rd July 2020

BBC England needs to save £25 million before 2022.
The post BBC Local Radio to cut 139 jobs, plans to become ‘more agile’ by Radio Today UK appeared first on Radio Today.

Australian Radio Network to stand down multiple staffers this week

2nd July 2020

ARN says about 5% of staffers are affected.
The post Australian Radio Network to stand down multiple staffers this week by Jake Challenor appeared first on Radio Today.

Asia

Mediacorp rallies around local SMEs with Biz Hacks Podcast

30th June 2020

In a bid to bolster the Singapore SME industry, Mediacorp announced the premiere of Biz Hacks Podcast, an infotainment initiative that aims to offer actionable advice to local business owners impacted by COVID-19 conditions.

Asia

GatesAir’s webinar on Next Generation Radio Transmission Systems

30th June 2020

In light of several canceled/postponed industry events around the world in 2020, GatesAir is presenting a special schedule of webinars and online events to keep you informed and engaged.

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