BBC’s Deputy Director-General Anne Bulford exits
Anne Bulford, the BBC’s Deputy Director-General, has decided to leave the BBC in the spring of 2019 to pursue a portfolio of non-executive roles.
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Writer’s Group partnership for Beyond Radio
North Lancashire’s community radio station Beyond Radio has partnered with a local arts group to generate more community content.
Wave FM introduces new audio branding and jingles
Dundee and Perth's commercial radio station Wave FM has a new set of custom jingles and imaging on-air.
Deezer creates subscription-free radio app
Radio By Deezer is a new free app launched on the Android platform providing access to 30,000 radio stations worldwide.
Global says it’s reviewing internship roles
Global has dropped an advert for an unpaid internship opportunity and says there is an ongoing review of such positions at the UK's biggest commercial radio company.
Radiocentre and BBC to host Diversity Radio Masterclass
Commercial radio and the BBC, in conjunction with Creative Access, are running an event aimed at young BAME people looking to get into the radio industry.
Global’s local guidelines changes revealed by Ofcom
Ofcom says it is 'minded to approve' a request by Global Radio to change the 'approved areas' under the updated localness guidelines.
Radio X rebrands to Radio Grohl for the day
Radio X is celebrating David Grohl's 50th birthday all day today by identifying as Radio Grohl.
New Chair and Vice Chair appointed at the CMA
The Community Media Association has appointed Danny Lawrence of Gateway 97.8 as the new Chair and Janey Gordon of the University of Bedfordshire as Vice Chair.
Podcast: Radio schedules and plans for 2019 Round Table
Nik Goodman (consultant) and Adam Bowie (BBC WS) join Trevor Dann to discuss new schedules and networks for 2019, slow radio, new audience measurement techniques and more. Plus some excellent…
Entries open for the 2019 New York Radio Awards
Last year, two of the five top ‘Grand Awards’ of the New York International Radio Festivals went to the UK, thanks to the BBC and TBI Media.
BBC presenter Dianne Oxberry dies after short illness
Former Radio 1 and BBC Radio Manchester presenter Dianne Oxberry has died aged 51, after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
Jordan and Perri joins KISS FM UK for weekends
Diversity stars Jordan and Perri join KISS for Sunday evening show whilst KISS Chosen One winners Swarzy and AJ also get weekly shows.
New radio campaign tackles Brexit’s spend impact
A new campaign from Radiocentre sets out to tackle the knock-on effect Brexit may have on UK advertising budgets.
BBC’s Sam Bailey to run Audio Content Fund
Sam Bailey, a Commissioning Executive for BBC Radio 1, has been appointed as Managing Director of the Audio Content Fund, funded by the UK Government.
Tina Daheley joins BBC Radio 2 breakfast team
Former Radio 1 breakfast newsreader makes switch to join Zoe Ball from next week.
Wandsworth expands and rebrands as Riverside Radio
Online station Wandsworth Radio is expanding to serve the neighbouring London boroughs of Richmond, Merton and Lambeth with a plan to join DAB.
Radio Scilly in danger of closing within months
Community radio station Radio Scilly is asking for help from locals or radio professionals to ensure the station survives.
Lee Clayton takes up new role as Head of talkSPORT
Daily Mail Head of Sport Lee Clayton has been appointed to the new position Head of talkSPORT.
Virgin Radio added to Freesat and Sky platforms
Virgin Radio is now available via satellite television with the addition of Sky+, Sky Q and Freesat digital platforms.