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Cheshire’s Mix 56 partners with UK’s largest gas distribution network Cheshire’s Mix 56 has partnered with Cadent Gas Distribution Network to spotlight its programme of community engagement across Cheshire.K107FM launches brand-new weekday show Alex In The Afternoon  Local broadcaster Alex Airnes is joining K107FM to host a new weekday afternoon show from Monday 26th January.Magic Classical celebrates screen romances with new Soundtracking series  Magic Classical is marking the release of the new Wuthering Heights movie with a new series exploring the music behind some historical and period romances from film and television.On-Air Content to launch new music research product for stations  On-Air Content is launching On-Air Research, a new music research product for smaller stations.Radiocentre sets out audio priorities in public service media debate  Radiocentre has outlined its key priorities for UK audio as the sector faces an important year in public service media discussions.New book lifts lid on Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio legacy  A new memoir has been published offering an insider account of the making of Steve Wright in the Afternoon and its long-running impact on British radio.BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death  BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.BBC Local Radio is giving away hundreds of smart speakers  BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.Podsqueeze introduces standalone tool for quick audio cleanup  Podsqueeze has launched Audio Enhancer, a new standalone app for podcasters to improve audio quality quickly without needing technical knowledge or editing experience.Decentered Media reviews small-scale DAB impact on local radio  Decentered Media has published a briefing paper examining outcomes of the small-scale DAB programme and its implications for local and independent radio services across the UK. The paper draws on regulatory data, market conditions and operational evidence from community and small independent broadcasters, assessing how the rollout has worked in practice rather than in principle. […]Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins  Zoe Ball is hosting a new series of the BBC podcast Eras for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, focusing on the life and career of Phil Collins as he approaches his 75th birthday later this month.Claire Sturgess to host weekday Mellow Magic Breakfast show  Claire Sturgess has been announced as the new host of Mellow Magic Breakfast, weekdays 7am – 10am.Audio Always to produce Sara Cox podcast Teen Commandments  Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s hit podcast The Teen Commandments will be produced by Audio Always from today.Bedford Radio to hold an open day during Community Radio Week  Bedford Radio is holding a special open day for its local community as part of Community Radio Week.BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters  BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents. |
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Praise for FM radio on a blog -will we say the same about DAB radio in years to come?
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A listener’s reminicences from their blog
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Maxxwave increases extra capacity for small-scale DAB multiplexes
Maxxwave Ltd says it has solved a long-standing technical limitation affecting small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.
Nick Bright joins KISS to present weekday afternoon show
Former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Nick Bright is joining KISS to host the weekday afternoon show, 4pm – 7pm.
Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme but remain with the BBC on other projects
PrepPad 2.0 launches to speed up radio show prep
PrepPad 2.0 launches to help speed up radio show prep from Radio Essentials
New 80’s Heaven station set for launch by Shaun Tilley
80’s Heaven to launch with classic DJs and a huge 80s playlist
Global Player arrives in BMW and MINI dashboards
Global Player now streams natively in BMW and MINI infotainment systems
Bauer and RCUK partner to boost CPR awareness
Bauer and RCUK join forces to boost CPR and defibrillator access
Radio 2 Piano Room month confirmed with 16 acts
Radio 2’s Piano Room returns in February with 16 live sessions from Maida Vale Studios across Vernon Kay’s show
Abi Paterson joins talkSPORT to lead podcast expansion
Abi Paterson returns to talkSPORT as Head of Podcasts, leading new visualised shows and on-demand content ahead of the FIFA World Cup coverage
Commercial radio news awards entry deadline extended
Commercial Radio News Awards extend entry deadline to Monday 19 January, with new eligibility rules for smaller teams and students this year
British Gas sponsors Absolute Radio Hometime with Bush and Richie
British Gas has signed on as the new sponsor of Absolute Radio Hometime, launching a year-long partnership with Bauer Media’s weekday drivetime show
Community radio group presses Ofcom on future FM licensing
Community radio leaders want Ofcom to set out clear plans for new FM licences, arguing many communities still rely on free local broadcasting alongside digital radio
Nation Broadcasting returns to Bauer for local news content
Nation Broadcasting is expanding its partnership with Bauer Media, switching to Bauer-produced local news bulletins and rolling out Make Me A Winner across its stations
A tidy tuck for Bauer’s podcast plans
Bauer Media brings beauty and lifestyle podcast Nip Tuck into its audio portfolio
Ofcom publishes applications for small-scale DAB Round 8
Ofcom publishes 21 applications for 50 small-scale DAB licences in round eight, with decisions expected in the coming months
ITV and Global launch new national weekly birthday draw
ITV and Global team up on The Birthday Draw, a new weekly national prize draw combining radio and TV promotion with personalised entries and a £1 million jackpot
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Wolf Alice named Radio X record winner |
Radio X listeners vote Wolf Alice’s The Sofa as Record of the Year, topping a list that mixes new indie releases with familiar Britpop names
The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations
Radio 4 marks 75 years of The Archers with special dramas, podcasts and a recreated opening scene as Ambridge celebrates its broadcasting milestone
Early commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died
Commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died aged 74, with tributes recalling his role at LBC, Pennine Radio and the launch of Hereward Radio
John Pickford receives MBE after 46-year career
Could this be the DJ who’s Johnny Walker’s name and jingle sprang from?
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BBC Sounds posts record audio listening year BBC Sounds records more than 2.5 billion plays this year, with podcast listening up 15 per cent and Newscast topping the most played shows listNLive Radio appeal delivers gifts for local families  NLive Radio’s Christmas Present Appeal has collected more than 2,000 gifts, now being shared with families across Northamptonshire thanks to community generosityRewind Radio toy appeal delivers thousands  Nearly 4,000 toys donated through Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Christmas Toy Appeal are reaching children across the Duchy after a huge community responseDevonAir Radio ends secret sound with charity gift  DevonAir Radio has revealed its long-running Secret Sound and donated the £1,000 prize to a children’s hospital ward in ExeterMartin Kelner returns to music radio with Mansfield 103.2  Oui! Martin Kelner is back on music radio with a special Christmas Eve programme on Mansfield 103.2 this yearBauer’s Mission Christmas raises £16.9 million for children  Bauer’s Mission Christmas raised £16.9 million this year, supporting nearly 319,000 children across the UK through radio-backed community fundraisingStudents take Christmas Day slot on Radio Exe  Exeter students from Xpression FM will host a Christmas Day takeover on Radio Exe, bringing student-made music and features to listeners across DevonHello Carol – BBC Radio Manchester hosts live Carol Concert  BBC Radio Manchester has hosted a live Carol Concert at a shopping centre, sung only by women called Carol (and a Carole). The event took place earlier today in the main mall at the Trafford Centre and was led by BBC Radio Manchester Breakfast presenter Joe McGrath, who came up with the idea for the […]Nation Radio Yorkshire goes local all day  Nation Radio Yorkshire will switch to an entirely local daytime programming line-up in the new year |
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