Francis Currie – Radio Industry News

Zoe Ball and Margot James confirmed for Radio Festival 2019 line-up

18th April 2019

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Zoe Ball and Digital Minister Margot James have been added to the line-up of this year’s Radio Festival, joining already-announced Simon Mayo.

Jazz FM announces PRS For Music Gold Award winner

18th April 2019

British multi-instrumentalist and composer Jacob Collier has won the PRS For Music Gold Award as part of the Jazz FM Awards 2019.
He’ll be given the award at the event, which is taking place this year on 30th April at Shoreditch Town Hall.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2019 gets even bigger

18th April 2019

BBC Radio 1 has announced that an extra night has been added to the Big Weekend 2019 in Middlesbrough.

Local Radio Day continues with new organisers

17th April 2019

The Local Radio Day initiative will return this year as event founders UKRD hands over the idea to a new partnership.
It is being organised by the Local Radio Alliance and supported by BBC Sussex & Surrey.

Ofcom advertises DAB multiplex for the Channel Islands

17th April 2019

The Channel Islands are to gain their first commercial DAB multiplex shortly as Ofcom starts the process of awarding a licence.
Ofcom has invited applicated to provide the service, with a closing date of July 17th 2019.

35 more Community Radio applications received

17th April 2019

Ofcom has received 35 more applications for community radio licences in various parts of the UK.

Irish Radio

Aspiring broadcasters complete Beat and WLR FM Broadcast Course

18th April 2019

Fifteen graduates are setting their sights on a career in radio following the completion of this year’s Beat & WLR FM Broadcast Course in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology.

98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards return for 2019

17th April 2019

98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards are back for their sixth year to celebrate all that is great about the capital city.
From Best Barber to Best Butcher, the awards are a celebration of the best the city has to offer.

Radio Ink

Steelers Staying Home

18th April 2019

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh has extended its agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL, through the 2023 season. The Steelers Radio Network originates from WDVE-102.5 FM and WBGG-970 AM & 106.3 FM.

Rasberry Wins Airblazer Award

18th April 2019

Kellie Rasberry, longtime co-host of The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, is this year’s winner of the award, presented by the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group.

Radio World

Umbria Welcomes New DAB+ MUX

18th April 2019

Local broadcasters have switched on a new DAB+ multiplexer i

MIW Group Presents The 2019 MIW Airblazer Award To Kellie Rasberry

18th April 2019

Kellie Rasberry
The MENTORING AND INSPIRING WOMEN IN RADIO (MIW) Group awards longtime co-host of “THE KIDD KRADDICK MORNING SHOW”, KELLIE RASBERRY as the recipient of the 2019 MIW Airblazer Award.

Cumulus Raises $2.7 Million For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

18th April 2019

Good Cause
CUMULUS MEDIA’s annual radiothon season raised a record $2.7 million this year for ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. The radio company has raised $24.2 million for ST.

Cumulus Raises $2.7 Million For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

18th April 2019

Good Cause
CUMULUS MEDIA’s annual radiothon season raised a record $2.7 million this year for ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. The radio company has raised $24.2 million for ST.

Evanov Radio Group VP Carmela Laurignano winner of 2019 Rosalie Award

16th April 2019

Carmela Laurignano, vice-president and Radio Group Manger at Evanov Radio Group, has been named as this year’s winner of the 2019 Rosalie Award.

Radio and music industry veteran Bobby Gale killed

14th April 2019

Canadian radio and music industry veteran Bobby Gale was killed Friday night on his way home from a concert in Montreal.

NZ Ratings: Newstalk ZB is still top dog

18th April 2019

New Zealand’s first ratings survey for 2019 has been released, and NZME’s Newstalk ZB extended its lead as the #1 commercial station.

Chris Bowen hires John Laxon in legal action against Ray Hadley

18th April 2019

2GB Mornings presenter Ray Hadley is facing imminent legal action over claims of workplace bullying.

The most-advertised chocolate brands for Easter

18th April 2019

Cadbury is the most-advertised chocolate brand on radio and TV over the past month.
In the spirit of Easter, AirCheck crunched the numbers on chocolate advertisers and found that Cadbury came out on top with 638 instances.

Triple M farewells Ugly Phil

18th April 2019

Veteran presenter ‘Ugly’ Phil O’Neil is departing Triple M and heading over to the UK for a new gig.

Casting a radio show: Why three is the perfect number

17th April 2019

Casting a radio show is hard. Managers and programmers invest a lot of time and energy into finding the perfect mix of personalities to attract fans and deliver ratings.

2019 Siren Award finalists revealed, Moonman to host

17th April 2019

The finalists for the 2019 Siren Awards have been announced, along with the host for this year’s ceremony.
The Siren Awards are run by Commercial Radio Australia and recognise the best in radio advertising.

Asia

Big FM presenter releases rap video to urge people to vote

17th April 2019

A presenter at Indian network Big FM’s Bengaluru station has come up with a rap video to sensitize the public about the importance of voting in the country’s ongoing parliamentary elections.

Asia

Ishq FM brings back popular presenters Jaggu and Tarana

17th April 2019

India’s romantic radio station, Ishq is bringing back popular presenter duo Jaggu & Tarana on air with ‘The Jaggu & Tarana Show’.

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