All Radio articles – Page 59
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NewsUTV resigns from RadioCentre
TalkSport parent company UTV Media has resigned from the commercial radio trade body, RadioCentre, citing Global Radio’s influence on the group.
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CommentFuture radio growth is in digital
The news that spending on internet advertising has for the first time exceeded television is a tipping point for the visual medium and a signal to all media that the key to future growth is digital, writes Paul Robinson.
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NewsAbsolute Radio makes programming changes
Absolute Radio has made a series of senior programming team changes, including the promotion of Jo Russell Show producer Paul Sylvester to head of the station’s programme schedule.
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NewsDesert Island Discs goes on iPlayer
Desert Island Discs, the long running Radio 4 programme, has been made available on BBC iPlayer for the first time.
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CommentWhat a difference a year makes
As Absolute Radio celebrates its first anniverary, boss Clive Dickens reflects on how the industry has changed over the past year and what the consequences will mean to the market.
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NewsEx-R2 'Sachsgate' boss to exec ITV talent show
Former Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas has revealed her first project with Universal’s Globe productions – co-executive producing a new ITV singing contest.
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NewsDigital radio company to prepare UK for switchover
A new digital radio company has been formed to prepare the UK for the forthcoming switchover in 2015.
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NewsNigel Williams returns to breakfast on Jazz
Nigel Williams is returning to Jazz FM to present the station’s weekday breakfast show.
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The Broadcast InterviewCaroline Raphael, Radio 4
Risky, edgy, experimental: BBC Radio 4’s commissioning editor talks to Katherine Rushton about comedy, compliance, self-censorship and using the radio waves to strike TV gold.
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NewsBBC Radio looks into indie sector commissioning
BBC Radio is conducting an internal review of its relationships with the indie sector, which is to be followed by a separate BBC Trust consultation in the new year.
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NewsRadio 2 salutes Benny Hill
Made in Manchester Productions is to follow up its documentary celebrating the life of Dick Emery with a tribute to Benny Hill as part of BBC Radio 2’s upcoming comedy season.
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NewsIain Lee to host Absolute comedy show
Absolute Radio is launching a late night comedy show fronted by presenter and comedian Iain Lee.
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NewsSimon Mayo confirmed to replace Chris Evans on R2
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Simon Mayo has confirmed he is to take over the Radio 2 drivetime slot from Chris Evans.
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CommentApple vs DAB
As Apple unveils an FM radio built into its latest iPod Nano, detractors have called the future of digital radio into question. Paul Robinson disagrees.
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NewsVoice of Radio 4 to leave after swearing on air
BBC continuity announcer Peter Jefferson, known as the ‘Voice of Radio 4’, is to leave after 45 years at the corporation.
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NewsWalliams to front Dick Emery tribute
David Walliams is to present a special tribute to British comedy legend Dick Emery for BBC Radio 2.
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NewsJazz FM renews Pizza Express deal
Jazz FM has renewed its licensing deal with both Pizza Express almost a year on since the broadcaster’s re-launch in October 2008.
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American football to air on BBC radio
American football will be broadcast live on Radio 5 Live this season following a deal between the BBC and the National Football League (NFL).
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NewsBBC Trust to examine compliance in wake of Sachsgate
The BBC Trust is to examine the BBC’s compliance procedures for radio and whether it has done enough to toughen them up after Sachsgate.
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NewsHeart relaunches ad drive
Radio station network Heart is launching a fresh round of advertising to coincide with the development of their flagship breakfast show.