All Radio articles – Page 46
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NewsDigital radio switchover date "too early"
The government has been warned that its plan to switch over radio to digital by 2015 is “far too early” in a report for the Departure of Culture, Media and Sport.
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NewsCapital radio to go national
Global Radio is to extend its Capital brand to regional stations across the UK - scrapping the Galaxy name after more than 20 years on the airwaves.
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NewsOfcom: Talksport broke compliance rules
Talksport Radio has been rapped by regulator Ofcom over compliance procedures in shows presented by sacked DJ Jon Gaunt.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Damazer: Signing off from BBC Radio
In this exclusive interview, the outgoing Radio 4 controller discusses leaving the ‘best job in broadcasting’ and the controversies that marked his six years in the role.
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NewsBauer Radio invites indies to pitch for Big City slot
Bauer Radio is considering a series of pitches from radio indies ahead of the launch of a flagship Sunday lunchtime show across its Big City Network.
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NewsR3 boss: BBC should blow Proms trumpet
BBC Radio 3 controller Roger Wright has called on the BBC to trumpet the corporation’s music coverage as it prepares to announce its most successful Proms season ever.
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NewsR1 to celebrate 40 years of Annie Nightingale
Radio 1 chiefs will tonight celebrate their longest-serving DJ with an evening dedicated to Annie Nightingale, who has been with the station for 40 years.
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NewsHague reassures MPs over World Service in Burma
Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a reassurance about the future of BBC World Service broadcasts in Burma today amid reports they could fall victim to spending cuts.
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NewsBBC Radio 'token' shows criticised
BBC Radio has been criticised by two trade unions for its lack of diversity and for broadcasting “token” commissions featuring and written by Asian and black artists.
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NewsBBC takes Premier League to Africa
The BBC World Service has inked a deal with the Premier League to air the broadcaster’s commentary on football matches across sub-Saharan Africa.
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NewsWise Buddah secures Ministry deal
Dance music brand Ministry of Sound has appointed indie Wise Buddah to make a renewed push into radio stations around the world.
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NewsSarah Kennedy to leave Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 DJ Sarah Kennedy is leaving the station after 17 years at the network.
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NewsRadio 4 not planning Pope For the Day
The Pope will not be appearing in Radio 4’s Thought For The Day slot during his UK visit, despite an approach earlier this year, the BBC has said.
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NewsCartoon to host Classic FM show
Classic FM has struck an innovative deal with Telegraph Media Group which will see City cartoon character Alex present his own show.
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NewsSmooth Radio names MD
Guardian Media Group has appointed a managing director for its new national Smooth Radio station, due to launch in October.
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NewsUTV profits rise 17%
ITV’s Northern Irish licence holder UTV has reported a 17% rise in pre-tax profits in the first half of 2010, underpinned by an improvement in the advertising market.
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NewsScale of radio WoCC disappoints indies
Radio indies have predicted the BBC’s launch of a radio Window of Creative Competition could boost revenues by up to £20m - but complained that the BBC Trust’s decision does not go far enough.
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NewsBBC to launch WoCC for radio indies
Indies will be able to pitch for twice as many hours of BBC radio programming following a review by the BBC Trust.
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NewsKershaw returns to Radio 3
Broadcaster Andy Kershaw is to return to BBC Radio 3 after three years off-air as a result of personal problems.
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CommentRobinson on Bates and Smooth
Smooth Radio’s appointment of Simon Bates to its national breakfast show is a bold and smart move that signals Guardian Media Group’s seriousness in its strategy to create a new national commercial radio brand, writes Paul Robinson.