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Small-scale DAB licences open for final round of applications

Small-scale DAB licences open for final round of applications

Ofcom has opened applications for the final round of small-scale DAB multiplex licences, covering 40 new areas and re-advertising 10 others across the UK
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 10, 2025 - 1:04 pm

More speakers announced for Radiocentre Tuning In 2025 event

Matt Forde and Donna Burns are among new speakers confirmed for Tuning In 2025, Radiocentre’s flagship London event on 23 September
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 10, 2025 - 12:45 pm
Full DAB multiplex operators could be forced to make rate cards public

Full DAB multiplex operators could be forced to make rate cards public

Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposals that would require digital radio multiplex operators to publish details of the charges paid by stations for carriage
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 10, 2025 - 12:12 pm

STV reveals radio station name and two new presenters

STV has signed Greigsy and Webster for weekday daytime shows, joining Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey on the new station launching soon.. and we can confirm the new name too.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 10, 2025 - 11:05 am

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Free academy for new audio creators launched by Accent

Accent has launched a free one-year global academy to help emerging podcast and radio creators develop formats, grow audiences and retain their IP
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 9, 2025 - 9:09 am

Adam Daniel appointed as new managing director of Your Media Group

Adam Daniel has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Your Media Group after acquiring the majority shareholding in the business
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 8, 2025 - 4:02 pm

Radio 4 launches new comedy shows with Omid Djalili and more

BBC Radio 4 has announced a major line-up of new comedy programmes, featuring Omid Djalili, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Slim, Alistair Green, Pierre Novellie and Ayoade Bamgboye
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 8, 2025 - 2:32 pm

BBC Radio 1 live lounge month brings global stars this October

Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month returns on 29 September with performances from some of the world’s biggest artists.
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter September 8, 2025 - 1:30 pm

Bauer marks 150 years with a party night for 12,000 staff

Bauer Media Group has celebrated its 150th anniversary with a simultaneous staff party across 16 countries for 12,000 people
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 8, 2025 - 12:06 pm

Regional Sunday afternoon music shows axed for national show on BBC Local Radio

Regionally-networked Sunday afternoon shows on Local BBC Radio are being replaced by a nationally-networked show on Local BBC Radio
Posted by Avatar photo Roy September 7, 2025 - 1:55 pm

BBC Radio Bristol hit by blackout during Andy Bennett show

BBC Radio Bristol went off air during Andy Bennett’s show after a city centre power cut left studios in blackout
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter September 5, 2025 - 11:11 pm

Radiocentre Audio Ad of the Year returns with Campaign

Radiocentre’s Audio Ad of the Year Award, run in partnership with Campaign, is looking to find the best creative work in commercial radio advertising.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve September 5, 2025 - 4:55 pm

Listening Dog Media expands with launch of new podcast studio

Podcast production company, Listening Dog Media has opened a new podcast and content studio, extending its services to podcasters, creators and brands.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve September 5, 2025 - 9:28 am

Malissa Whitehouse wins ISSA award for outstanding radio broadcasting

British broadcaster Malissa Whitehouse has won the 2025 International Singer-Songwriters Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Radio Broadcasting.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve September 4, 2025 - 6:23 pm

talkSPORT secures WSL radio rights in three-year partnership

talkSPORT has agreed a new three-year deal with WSL Football to hold exclusive radio rights until 2028.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve September 4, 2025 - 3:27 pm
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