All articles by Yvette Mackenzie – Page 6
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UTV in talks to partner Sky
UTV Radio is understood to be in talks with Sky to become its partner in the proposed Sky News Radio digital station venture.
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Radio download player Slacker to get UK launch
Slacker, the portable radio device offering free music to download, is planning a roll-out across the UK and Europe after launching in the US last week.
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FeaturesStation Profile: LBC 97.3FM
Station fact file on LBC 97.3FM. Includes an interview with senior producer Kevin McAleese.
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NewsAnalysts cautious over GCap upturn
Analysts expect GCap Media to report an improved set of interim results later this week but are still concerned about mid-term prospects for the group.
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NewsEvan Davis joins Today
Dragon's Den presenter Evan Davis is to join BBC Radio 4’s Today programme where he will replace presenter Carolyn Quinn.
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NewsVirgin targets men in digital rethink
Virgin Radio has insisted it is not turning its back on digital radio despite axing soul station Virgin Groove and pulling out of launching female-oriented Virgin Radio Viva on the Channel 4 digital multiplex next year.
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NewsDigital UK chief quits
Ford Ennals has quit as chief executive of Digital UK, the group charged with leading digital switchover.
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NewsTV's Most Haunted format goes to radio
Ghosts, poltergeists and seances are expected at Kerrang! in Birmingham, after the station signed up TV's Most Haunted presenter Yvette Fielding to produce a weekly spook show.
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NewsJK and Joel join Virgin Radio
Virgin Radio has signed former Radio 1 DJs JK and Joel to present a new Saturday and Sunday morning show on the national pop and rock station.
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GMG announces presenter line-up Smooth Radio NE
Guardian Media Group Radio has appointed five presenters to join Smooth Radio station in north-east which launches on 8 January at 8am
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NewsUTV in Sky News Radio talks
UTV Radio is understood to be in talks with Sky to become its partner in the proposed Sky News Radio digital station venture.
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NewsSBC to hear evidence from C4
The Scottish Broadcasting Commission will kick off its review of the Scottish TV industry by hearing evidence from senior Channel 4 executives today (16 November).
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NewsRadioCentre hails bumper year
The RadioCentre has hailed 2007 as “a turning point for commercial radio” after revenues for the third quarter rose 5.4% year on year to£149m.
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NewsArkaga eyes producers after first indie deal
Jersey-based venture capitalist Arkaga is planning to become a player in the consolidation of the indie sector after buying factual and kids TV producer and distributor Parthenon Entertainment.
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NewsOneword faces uncertainty as Quinn steps up as COO
UBC Media, the AIM-listed radio indie, has promoted commercial director John Quinn to a more senior role amid speculation that it will further streamline its business by pulling out of its Oneword digital station venture with Channel 4.
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NewsGlobal leading race to buy Emap Radio
Senior industry sources have tipped Global Radio as the favourite to acquire Emap’s radio division, but believe the group could have to pay the full price to seal the deal.
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NewsBBC’s simulcast plans
The BBC is planning more live simulcasts after Radio 5 Live and BBC TV’s Newsnight last week joined forces to look at immigration issues in the UK.
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NewsGaydar’s Lawry joins GCap
Gaydar Radio DJ Yannick Lawry has quit the station to join GCap’s Media Creation division, which specialises in podcasting.
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NewsNSPCC wants reality ban for young kids
An NSPCC advisor has called for a UK-wide ban on broadcasters’ use of kids under the age of three in reality TV shows.