All Radio articles – Page 76
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NewsJazz FM tunes in to web advances
The new-look Jazz FM will introduce online services and music downloads because the internet is the platform of radio's future, according to executive chairman Richard Wheatly.
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NewsRadioCentre slams BBC's local video plans
The commercial radio industry body has slammed proposals by the BBC to introduce a local video service, labelling the plans “unnecessary” and “highly damaging”.
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NewsGavin and Stacey star to host radio show
Ruth Jones, co-writer and star of Gavin and Stacey, has landed a deal to present her own Sunday morning chat show on BBC Radio Wales.
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NewsLawson reveals global ambitions for Virgin Radio
TIML's new brand director Chris Lawson has vowed to turn Virgin Radio into a 'formidable' global multi-platform force.
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NewsTVC takes major UTV stake
Investment firm TVC Holdings has paid almost£15m to become UTV Media's largest shareholder.
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NewsVirgin Radio exec steps down
Virgin Radio programming and marketing director David Lloyd is to step down from his role as part of a senior-level restructure following the sale of the station.
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FeaturesStation Profile: Rock Radio (Manchester)
Joe Radcliffe started at GMG Radio five years ago, working most recently as sales director (north-west), where he oversaw the commercial activities of Smooth and sister station 105.4 Century FM. He is now station director for the newly launched Rock Radio Manchester.
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NewsDamazer puts forward Polish option for R4
BBC Radio 4 is considering a Polish-language service to make the station more representative of multicultural Britain.
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NewsTalent could defect to net, says Whale
Veteran broadcaster James Whale has predicted that commercial radio stations risk losing their major talent to self-produced shows on the internet.
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NewsSomethin' Else unveils fashion radio
Cross-platform specialist Somethin' Else is to broadcast a dedicated radio fashion station and has even lined up supermodel Naomi Campbell to appear behind the mic.
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NewsMagic reigns at radio awards
London's Magic 105.4 claimed the major station of the year award at the 13th annual Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards.
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Arquiva Commercial Radio Awards winners
The full list of winners at the 13th annual Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards.
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NewsJob cuts at Global Radio
Global Radio, owner of the LBC, Heart and Galaxy stations, is cutting a significant number of jobs across its business due to “the economic downturn”.
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NewsIndustry divided over Davie's top job
The BBC's appointment of Tim Davie as its new director of audio and music is a statement of the corporation's desire to take a more commercial approach to radio, said industry figures.
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NewsNissan pays Tarrant£1m in US-style radio deal
Chris Tarrant's new show on GMG Radio is based on a radical business model from the US, with the presenter being paid£1m a year by car manufacturer Nissan.
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NewsBBC unveils line-up for Darwin season
The BBC has revealed the full scope of its Charles Darwin season, with a raft of single docs and radio content sitting around flagship projects.
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NewsOnline radio listening rising
The number of people who have listened to radio over the internet has risen to 14.5 million, with 3.7 million listening to a podcast each week, according to a new survey.
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NewsRadio struggling to battle online listening
Radio Festival: The explosion in online listening over the internet and new media devices is making it difficult for commercial radio broadcasters to differentiate themselves.
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NewsBBC news execs clash over celebrity coverage
Radio Festival: Two senior BBC news executives have locked horns over the prominence given to its entertainment news coverage.