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Ditchy to join Star Radio for Drivetime
Former Radio Aire and Real Radio breakfast presenter David Ditchfield is joining Star Radio but admits it’s like dropping to League One.
BBC radio staff commence strike action
Another BBC strike is taking place from 12pm today as broadcasting union members stage a half-day walkout, affecting radio shows.
Northants DAB multiplex gets turned on
Today at the Northampton Saints Rugby Ground, Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries, switched on local DAB.
William Rogers hits back at Dickens stats
In reaction to Clive Dickens on the Radio Today Programme, UKRD boss William Rogers says Clive quotes a set of wholly inaccurate numbers.
Sony introduces new Listener Choice Award
A new category will be introduced at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards, with the winner decided by public vote.
Trevor White exits Bauer’s Planet Rock
Bauer Media has made a number of programming appointments at Planet Rock, resulting in the departure of Programme Director Trevor White.
Digital is the game changer, says Dickens
Clive Dickens has spoken out about the future of radio in the UK, citing digital radio as the game changer for commercial radio.
Will.i.am drops in unannounced on Capital
It was just another day at Capital FM Breakfast when Will.i.am turned up with a bunch of new songs he wanted to air.
Insane presenters attempt radio marathon
Insanity Radio is attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon for a Radio Music Show DJ or Team.
Want to win your own US radio station?
A radio station owned by Clear Channel in the United States is offering the chance for a listener to win a radio station for a month.
Ex BBC DG Greg Dyke appointed FA chairman
From DG to FA – former BBC Director General Greg Dyke has been named as the new chairman of the Football Association.
Featured Content: Radio Poker
The rise of online radio stations now means that there really is something for everyone, with far more special interest station attracting the attention of those with niche hobbies or interests.
New online radio station is #jinglemad
A new radio station is set to launch, playing nothing but radio jingles 24 hours a day including the complete Radio 1 collection of cuts from The Chris Moyles Show.
More managers leave ex-GMG Radio stations
Real and Smooth Ltd has made a reduction in staff and management positions as it gets ready for a future under Global Radio.
Social event to kick-start Radio Festival
Everyone who works in radio in the North West, plus those arriving early for the Radio Festival are invited to a brand new venue.
Smooth Xmas set to return on Digital One
Smooth Radio is bringing back its all Christmas station for the second year running, on the national Digital One platform.
18 community stations cease broadcasting
Ofcom is marking the milestone of over 200 community radio stations now broadcasting around the UK, but many have failed.
Heart London to host Oxford Street event
Heart presenters Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton will host the switch on of the Oxford Street Christmas Lights this year.
Date announced for the 2013 Arqiva Awards
RadioCentre, organiser of the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, has announced the dates you might need for next year’s awards.
Universal Music joins Festival schedule
Universal Music’s UK CEO and Chairman David Joseph is to make a keynote presentation at the Radio Festival this year in Salford Quays.
Jonathan Wall to take control of 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live has appointed Jonathan Wall as Acting Controller whilst Controller Adrian Van Klaveren takes on a new role for two months.
Audioboo celebrates with one million boos
Social audio platform Audioboo has appointed Rob Proctor as CEO, as the company reaches over one million uploaded boos.
Blue Revolution gets festive with specials
Radio content provider Blue Revolution is getting into the festive spirit with one-off specials for the Christmas & New Year period.
LOCALS: Round-up of local radio Q3 RAJAR
Radio listening remains strong despite the summer of sport. Some stations enjoyed a large increase whilst others took a hit quarterly and yearly.
DIGITAL: 6 Music continues to grow on DAB
BBC 6 Music’s audience has grown from 1.2m a year ago to 1.6m this quarter, as weekly DAB reach is at an all time high.
GMG RADIO: Smooth 70s debuts with 749,000
Three quarters of a million people are tuning in to Smooth 70s each week, increasing the Smooth brand’s total listening figures to 3.7m.
BAUER: Magic returns to the top in London
Magic 105.4 has returned to the top commercial spot in London with 2.174m listeners, up from 1.951m last quarter and 1.993m last year.
GLOBAL: LBC on a high, Capital slips to 2nd
Global Radio’s LBC has recorded its highest listening figure since 1994 as 1.17 million people tune in each week across the country.
UTV: talkSPORT climbs back over 3million
talkSPORT has returned to over 3m listeners this quarter and is celebrating attracting over 1m listeners to all four daytime shows.
ABSOLUTE: 78% of audience now on digital
The Absolute Radio Network has seen a drop in listeners this quarter, but digital listening is at an all time high.
