Archive for June, 2009
Myers: Ofcom lacks vision
The radio industry has a lack of confidence in regulator Ofcom, according to former GMG Executive John Myers.
Commercials gather for Guilfest
Twenty-one local radio stations in the South East are to join forces to cover Guilfest next month. They’ll be joined by national digital station Planet Rock at the event.
Former UKRD Director dies
UKRD National Sales Director Rob van Pooss passed away in the early hours of this morning at his Essex home. He had been battling cancer for some months.
Prisoner appears at Radio Fest
Prisoner Tis, who won a Sony Radio Academy Award this year, has appeared on stage at The Radio Festival in Nottingham.
Memo to self, check links
A pre-recorded link on Pulse 2 in West Yorkshire was broadcast the morning after the death of Michael Jackson, refering to his upcoming concerts in London.
More restructuring at TLRC
More radio stations are expected to be sold or closed by TLRC as the company continues to restructure.
Festival underway, Global absent
The UK radio industry's biggest annual conference is underway in Nottingham, but with one noticeable difference.
Regatta Radio sets sail
Regatta Radio, which covers the Henley Royal Regatta is now in its fourth year and on air until July 5 at 87.7FM as well as online.
Jacko still king of pop
Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror has reached number one in the UK’s Big Top 40 singles chart over 20 years after it was first released.
TLRC sells Arrow and Sovereign
The Local Radio Company continues to dispose of radio stations this week, by selling Sovereign Radio and Arrow FM to Media Sound Holdings.
High profile RSL launches
A temporary radio station in Warrington has launched with the help of Gordon Brown and David Cameron.
Manchester gets 5 Live gig
BBC Radio 5 Live has hired Made in Manchester Productions for documentary about how life was much easier for gay iraqis under Saddam Hussein.
Radio unites for Michael Jackson
The radio industry united with one goal on Friday – to cover the reaction to the death of Michael Jackson as best as it possibly can.
Q102 to continue till 2020
Dublin's Q102 has successfully re-applied for its licence, meaning the station will continue till at least 2020.
Kim Wilde deal for Magic 105.4
Magic 105.4 has secured a deal with The Royal Botanic Gardens to sponsor Kim Wilde’s Secret Songs show.
Radio goes non-stop Jacko
Radio stations across the UK and around the world switched from normal programming to either a rolling news format or non-stop Michael Jackson songs.
The immediate change of format was in reaction to the death of the King of Pop, confirmed late on Thursday evening, GMT.
TLRC closes Mix 107 FM down
The Local Radio Company is to close Mix 107 at High Wycombe on 1 July and hand back the licence to broadcast to Ofcom. This comes after UKRD’s takeover of the Company.
DAB on test at the Festival
A short-term test transmission will occupy Digital One from 26th June to 1st July, for a demonstration at the Radio Festival.
Steve Martin heads to Africa
BBC World Service on-air Editor Steve Martin is joining the Africa and Middle East Business Development team as Business Development Manager – West and Southern Africa.
Ain't no party like an RCS party
Sixties tribute act The Overtures will be performing at the RCS After Party, this Tuesday evening at the Radio Festival.
Audience wanted for Culshaw
A new television sketch comedy show with radio's Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson is looking for audience members.
Royal Mail signs with Capital FM
Capital FM is teaming up with Royal Mail to support the postal service's Simply Drop campaign.
More changes at TLRC / UKRD
The UKRD takeover of The Local Radio Company continues apace with more shifts at managerial level with the Senior Management Team assuming responsibility for the executive management of the Company.
Kerrang! informs listeners first
Loyal fans of Kerrang! 105.2 have received an email from programme director Gordon Davidson about the future of the station, and the departure of key presenters.
Thompson to answer questions
BBC Director-General Mark Thompson is appearing on Radio 4's The Media Show this afternoon to answer questions about the FM upgrade.
Black Cab action for LBC 97.3
Global Radio is launching a brand new outdoor marketing campaign this summer for LBC 97.3.
The Severn to leave Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury's local station The Severn has gained Ofcom permission to move the entire station to Telford.
New Editor for BBC Radio Leeds
Rozina Breen has been appointed as Editor at BBC Radio Leeds in West Yorkshire, replacing Mike Bettison.
More jobs to go at Kerrang!
Up to 20 jobs – almost half of the station's workforce – are under threat at Kerrang! 105.2, according to a Birmingham newspaper report.
Bauer pushes Magic in London
Magic 105.4 is to launch its biggest ever marketing campaign, with listener-generated content featuring on television and billboards.
