Absolute billboard ads to have song info -
Live RSS feed of ‘now playing’ data to be used on station’s outdoor poster adverts.
Top Industry Stories
Public notice plan could help radio firms
UKRD encourages other groups to have their say on consultation over Traffic Orders.
5 live ‘should be clearly driven by news’
BBC Trust service review of station also calls for more minority sports to be aired.
Radio 4 dominates BBC Audio Drama Awards
8 out of 11 prizes for station at inaugural award ceremony celebrating radio drama.
Around The Stations
Absolute billboard ads to have song info
Live RSS feed of ‘now playing’ data to be used on station’s outdoor poster adverts.
Quiz night for radio people in Wales
Radio Academy branch in Wales holds first event of 2012 in Cardiff this week.
Stray FM raises £8k to help local girl
UKRD station supports appeal for 2-year old who needs specialist cancer treatment.
Who's Doing What
Mark Norman leaves BBC Three Counties
Managing Editor to depart after 21 years with corporation.
Carl Hartley joins Town and Country
Programme Manager role at three stations in South Wales for ex Rugby FM breakfast jock.
The Latest on Digital Radio
DAB coverage to improve for London 2 mux
Switchdigital appoint VDL to run transmission for next 12 years.
Huey’s Sunday show re-signed for 6Music
Wise Buddah agrees new 2-year deal with BBC’s digital music station.
Vijay Sharma to leave BBC Asian Network
Head of national digital station departs after 20 year career with corporation.
Community Radio News
Community station Cheshire FM closes down
First community radio station to shut in 2012 had just had five-year licence extension.
Fresh stalwart joins Drystone Radio
James Wilson switches to community radio after redundancy from Skipton station.
Celtic Music Radio goes digital for event
Pop Up station across UK to air coverage of Celtic Connections festival.
Also going on..
Key 103 chooses Wise Buddah for jingles
A new package of power intros and jingles now playing on Key 103 Manchester.
Rick Vaughn leaves Bauer over competition
Radio City mid-morning presenter off air after Ofcom investigation.
Matt Cardle opens new Heart Cambs studio
Official opening for updated facilities in Histon near Cambridge.
