Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Is community radio the new ILR?

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As Global takes advantage of Ofcom's new localness rules by introducing national breakfast shows , I'm already noticing anoraks rubb...
Tuesday, 26 February 2019

ILR - why it's had to end like this

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Since Ofcom published updated localness guidelines in October, it has been a case of when, not if, Global would further their ambition and i...
Thursday, 20 December 2018

Chris Evans goes spot ad-free at Virgin Radio

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In a first for UK commercial radio, The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio won't carry spot ads. Evans explained the groundbreak...
Friday, 19 October 2018

The Audio Content Fund - freeing radio to dream bigger

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Today's announcement of a new Audio Content Fund feels like one of the most exciting steps forward for UK radio in years. With £3 millio...
Wednesday, 19 September 2018

The Not-So-Big Top 40

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Global has informed all stations currently taking the Big Top 40 that the chart will be withdrawn from syndication at the conclusion of its ...
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Bauer’s got all the Hits (Radio)

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Key 103 will be no more as Bauer prepares to hit reset and launch Hits Radio in June - a brand-new national station broadcasting from Manch...
Monday, 13 February 2017

Commercial radio deregulation - what's next?

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The Commercial Radio Deregulation consultation has been published today: There are a number of outdated and burdensome regulations in place...