Podcasting secures seat on creative industries council
Podcasting and audio have secured a dedicated seat on the Creative Industries Council, giving the fast-growing sector a direct voice in UK creative policy discussions
Sound growth keeps commercial audio booming
RAJAR MIDAS shows commercial audio listening has climbed to a record 707 million hours a week, with radio still dominant and digital driving growth
Record PRS payout highlights radio royalty strength
Radio airplay helped drive PRS for Music’s record £274.9m royalty payout this year, with millions paid to songwriters from UK broadcasts and first time payments for hundreds of creators
Commercial radio urges BBC ad funding ruled out
Commercial radio has urged government to rule out advertising as a funding option for BBC radio during the Charter Review, warning of serious harm to the wider audio sector
Frisk Radio appoints Danny Coucill as station manager
Frisk Radio has appointed Danny Coucill as Station Manager and Executive Producer
Government starts BBC Charter Review consultation
Government opens public consultation on the BBC’s future, as a new Charter Review looks at trust, funding and how the broadcaster serves audiences across the UK
Gaydio refreshes schedule with new shows lineup
Gaydio has confirmed a new on-air schedule starting next year
Manon Steffan Ros joins BBC Radio Cymru arts
Manon Steffan Ros will take over BBC Radio Cymru’s Sunday arts programme from the end of January, succeeding Ffion Dafis and continuing the station’s arts coverage
Locally-based artists to feature in new Liverpool Live radio show
Liverpool Live is introducing a new show hosted by Dan Spelman focused on Liverpool artists and emerging local music
Horizon Radio’s repeated F-bomb breach resolved by Ofcom
Ofcom has resolved a breach involving Horizon Radio after offensive language was broadcast on its DAB service, following swift action and an on-air apology
kmfm listeners deliver record toy appeal result
kmfm listeners set new records as Give A Gift delivers over 18,000 toys to children across Kent this Christmas
Bro Radio gives festive airtime to Vale charities
Bro Radio is giving festive airtime to four Vale of Glamorgan charities, sharing real voices and promoting support services throughout Christmas and New Year
Sydney radio personalities return from leave to cover Bondi shootings
Here's how radio covered the Bondi shooting in Sydney - from @radioinfo @SteveAhern
Affinity Radio opens new Gateshead broadcast studios
Affinity Radio North East marks DAB milestones as new Pelaw studios open, celebrating community broadcasting across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside
Emma Willis to replace Zoe Ball at BBC Radio 2
Emma Willis to replace Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2
