Radio blogs

Blog: C4 Radio tunes out

Blog: C4 Radio tunes out

As Channel 4 announces that it has scrapped plans to launch its own radio station, Robin Parker reflects on where it all went wrong.
Talking Radio: Paul Chantler

Talking Radio: Paul Chantler

Advertisers in the US pay a premium to be associated with "do good" programming. Could it catch on in the UK, asks United Radio Consultants' Paul Chantler.
Talking Radio: Clive Dickens

Talking Radio: Clive Dickens

Could 2009 see the renaissance of breakfast time for commercial radio, asks Absolute Radio programme and operations director Clive Dickens.
Talking Radio: Grant Goddard

Talking Radio: Grant Goddard

Grant Goddard, radio specialist at Enders Analysis, examines the competition to Global Radio posed by internet-delivered radio and the growing range of wireless devices offered to consumers.
Talking Radio: Bryan Coombes

Talking Radio: Bryan Coombes

In the age of podcasts, VoD and internet radio, Bryan Coombes of VT Communications asks whether there is a future for traditional shortwave radio.
Talking radio: Grant Goddard

Talking radio: Grant Goddard

UKRD's decision to close Fen Radio in Wisbech shows the difficulties small commercial radio stations face, says Enders Analysis radio analyst Grant Goddard.

Talking radio: Paul Robinson

LBC's AM service has been undermined by the reduction of its rolling news output, says consultant Paul Robinson.
Talking Radio: BBC's video could kill the radio stars

Talking Radio: BBC's video could kill the radio stars

The BBC's plans for video news are risky and unfair, says Bauer's MD of radio brands Mark Story.
Talking Radio: Chantal Cooke

Talking Radio: Chantal Cooke

Passion for the Planet's co-founder issues a call to arms over the migration to DAB and the much-discussed prospect of FM switch-off.
Talking Radio: Moz Dee

Talking Radio: Moz Dee

In the first of a new series of weekly comment pieces, Talk Sport's director of programming suggests that non-executive rights deals would help the commercial sector - and the BBC.