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Car insurance for radio presenters
How do you get the best car insurance deals even if you work in the entertainment business? Users of the discussions area say what works for them...
How do you get the best car insurance deals even if you work in the entertainment business? Users of the discussions area say what works for them...
First tracks played on radio stations
The first track played has special significance for many radio stations. Here are just some of them.
The first track played has special significance for many radio stations. Here are just some of them.
Giving Radio Creativity a Better Airing
Why are so many radio ads so poor - and so few really stunning? Mike Bersin offers a few hints for creatives - and their clients.
Why are so many radio ads so poor - and so few really stunning? Mike Bersin offers a few hints for creatives - and their clients.
How do radio stations work? Who pays whom?
Do the radio stations have to pay the artists to play their songs? Do artists pay the radio stations to play their songs? Is the only source of revenue advertising?
Do the radio stations have to pay the artists to play their songs? Do artists pay the radio stations to play their songs? Is the only source of revenue advertising?
How to get played on the radio
There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of radio presenters who are just waiting to play your music. So where do you start? How do you find them? Emma Scott tells us.
There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of radio presenters who are just waiting to play your music. So where do you start? How do you find them? Emma Scott tells us.
How to report pirate radio interference
Pirate radio offers additional choice: but often interferes with fully licensed radio broadcasters on FM. Here's how to tell the authorities.
Pirate radio offers additional choice: but often interferes with fully licensed radio broadcasters on FM. Here's how to tell the authorities.
How to write and buy great radio advertising
Formerly an award-winning radio commercial copywriter, James Cridland shares how to write and plan radio effectively.
Formerly an award-winning radio commercial copywriter, James Cridland shares how to write and plan radio effectively.
Important dates for UK radio broadcasting
A timeline to some of the biggest events in UK radio history
A timeline to some of the biggest events in UK radio history
Last tracks played on radio stations
An upbeat to the area, as your station closes? Or a slightly hidden message of irritation? You decide - with these last tracks played on radio stations as they closed down...
An upbeat to the area, as your station closes? Or a slightly hidden message of irritation? You decide - with these last tracks played on radio stations as they closed down...
LBC's first day
Ken Guy, the first news reader on commercial radio in the UK, tells us what it was like...
Ken Guy, the first news reader on commercial radio in the UK, tells us what it was like...
Licences for an internet radio station
Pirate radio's all very well: but if you want to broadcast legally on the internet, you'll need the right licences.
Pirate radio's all very well: but if you want to broadcast legally on the internet, you'll need the right licences.
The history and development of radio in the UK
How did radio in the UK grow into the medium it is today?
How did radio in the UK grow into the medium it is today?
The most popular radio stations in Italy
What are the most popular radio stations in Italy? Rome and Milan produce some of the most exciting-sounding radio stations around. We take a look.
What are the most popular radio stations in Italy? Rome and Milan produce some of the most exciting-sounding radio stations around. We take a look.
The most popular radio stations in London
Who are the listeners of Britain's capital city listening to?
Who are the listeners of Britain's capital city listening to?
The most popular radio stations in the UK
We delve into the RAJAR listening figures to give the biggest British radio stations and brands.
We delve into the RAJAR listening figures to give the biggest British radio stations and brands.
What makes great breakfast radio?
The secrets of enjoyable radio to wake up to, according to the BBC.
The secrets of enjoyable radio to wake up to, according to the BBC.
What radio platform is best?
With the advent of digital satellite, digital terrestrial television, cable, the internet, DAB Digital Radio, and the continuing FM and AM transmissions, getting a great choice of radio is easier than ever before. But which is best for you?
With the advent of digital satellite, digital terrestrial television, cable, the internet, DAB Digital Radio, and the continuing FM and AM transmissions, getting a great choice of radio is easier than ever before. But which is best for you?
Why are "anoraks" called anoraks?
If you know slightly too much about radio to be healthy, you're officially an "anorak". But why? Christopher England takes up the story...
If you know slightly too much about radio to be healthy, you're officially an "anorak". But why? Christopher England takes up the story...
You know you're a radio geek when...
Neal Bowden started a conversation on the Media UK Community Forums called "You know you're a radio geek when..." - how many are you guilty of?
Neal Bowden started a conversation on the Media UK Community Forums called "You know you're a radio geek when..." - how many are you guilty of?