Biggest radio stories in 2021…. and some 2022 predictions
The biggest radio industry stories of 2021 on RadioToday, plus a look at a few predictions for 2022.
Bauer creates a Magic Christmas Quiz skill for Alexa devices
Bauer Media Audio has created an interactive Alexa Skill designed for families to use this Christmas.
Jackie Brambles joins Greatest Hits Radio to host evenings
Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Jackie Brambles is joining Greatest Hits Radio to host the weekday evening show.
Gemma Cairney joins Scala Radio to Take a Moment
Gemma Cairney is joining Scala Radio to explore the world of classical music throughout January.
Sir Michael Parkinson and Norah Jones lead Jazz FM’s Festive schedule
This year's festive schedule at Jazz FM includes special shows by Sir Michael Parkinson and Norah Jones.
Podcast and smart speakers research reveals listening numbers
Forty-one percent of UK residents age 16+ have listened to a podcast in the last month, according to The Infinite Dial 2021 UK, the first study of its kind in the UK.
Absolute Radio attracts Asmodee UK for its first radio campaign
Game publisher and distributor Asmodee UK has partnered with Absolute Radio and its presenters Andy Bush and Richie Firth to launch its first radio campaign.
Two Bauer stations switch to 100% Christmas music
Magic in the UK and Downtown Radio in Northern Ireland have both dropped their usual playlists and flipped to 100% Christmas music.
Local DAB digital radio arrives in Cumbria and north Lancashire
Two new DAB digital radio multiplexes are now live in north Lancashire / Morecambe Bay and Cumbria.
Date announced for DAB radio multiplex launches in Cumbria
New DAB digital radio multiplexes in Cumbria and Morecambe Bay are launching on December 1st 2021.
Hits Radio Pride Future Star winner announced by Bauer
Ben Johns has been named Hits Radio Pride’s Future Star winning a residency on the Bauer Media LGBTQ+ radio station.
Bauer to move Free Radio out of Brindleyplace in Birmingham
Bauer is moving out of Brindleyplace in Birmingham after over 20 years as its lease expires at the end of 2021.
Bauer ends separate Hits at Breakfast shows on Free Radio
Free Radio's two breakfast shows are to become one next week as Dan Morrissey leaves the network
Bauer Academy launches new programme focused on mental health
Bauer Academy has teamed up with Where’s Your Head At? to launch WYHA Wellbeing Ambassador.
Paul Keenan appointed COO on Bauer’s new executive board
Paul Keenan has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Bauer Media Group.