All Radio articles – Page 48
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CommentRobinson on the Rajars
Despite the BBC making strong year-on-year gains in reach by four of its five national networks, and record figures for The Today Programme and The Archers, the latest Rajar figures belong to commercial radio, writes Paul Robinson.
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CommentRajars reveal radio relevance
The latest Rajars are great for radio, writes Matt Landeman, as they demonstrate the strength of the medium and the power of great programming by delivering record levels of listening for the second consecutive quarter.
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NewsSmooth Radio hits the airwaves
Two months before its scheduled official launch, radio listeners have the chance to hear a sneak preview of Smooth Radio as it transmits on Digital 1 national DAB multiplex.
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NewsHeart FM retains top London slot
RAJARS: Heart FM remains the most popular commercial station in the London area, with BBC Radio 4 the most listened-to station overall.
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NewsElection boosts R4 and 5Live audiences
RAJARS: Coverage of the General Election helped BBC Radio 4 and 5Live attract nearly three quarters of a million more listeners.
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News6 Music doubles audience
RAJARS: The furore surrounding the proposed closure of BBC 6 Music has helped the digital radio station’s audience double in the past 12 months.
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NewsChris Evans loses 1m listeners
RAJARS: DJ Chris Evans has lost more than one million listeners in just three months, according to figures published today.
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NewsBrain of Britain's Robinson quits
Robert Robinson, the chair of Brain Of Britain, is to stand down after more than 30 years hosting the Radio 4 quiz show.
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NewsHill appointed Radioplayer MD
Michael Hill has been appointed managing director of online radio aggregator Radioplayer, ahead of its beta launch later this year.
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NewsRonnie Scott's to launch radio station
Legendary London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s is launching a radio station to air live and new programming alongside its vast collection of archived content.
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CommentRelevance is key to striking right balance for audiences
Mohit Bakaya on how Radio 4 tried to avoid the Marmite scenario with its London season.
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NewsNME Radio to rise again
NME Radio has been resurrected as a digital radio service less than six weeks after it was scrapped by IPC Media.
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NewsR1 renews Chris Moyles contract
Breakfast DJ Chris Moyles has signed with Radio 1 for a further 12 months.
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NewsRadio Clyde broke Election rules
Ofcom has found Glasgow-based station Radio Clyde in breach of the broadcasting code after presenters talked about voting on General Election polling day.
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Radio veteran Robert Sandall dies
Broadcaster and music writer Robert Sandall has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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NewsBBC names R2/6 Music manager
BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music has appointed the boss of the Electric Proms as network manager.
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NewsJonathan Ross completes final BBC show
Jonathan Ross has bowed out from his long-running BBC Radio 2 show declaring he would be leaving with “nothing but fond memories and gratitude”.
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NewsGaunt's SunTalk radio axed
Internet radio show SunTalk, the self-styled “home of free speech”, has been pulled by News International amid cost concerns.
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NewsGwyneth Williams named R4 controller
BBC World Service’s Gwyneth Williams, arguably the lowest profile of the shortlisted candidates, has landed the job as controller of Radio 4 and Radio 7.
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CommentThe BBC should call the shots
The Trust has a duty to the public, but must not dictate editorial policy, writes Emily Bell.