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Malaysian billionaire takes stake to help bail out Johnston Press
From The Times. Posted May 14 2008, 11.20pm
Johnston Press, the regional newspaper group with more than 200 years of ties to Scotland’s Johnston family, turned to a Malaysian billionaire yesterday to help to raise £212 million. (more)

Moyles gets breakfast gong
From Radio Today. Posted May 12 2008, 10.49pm
Chris Moyles got a double shock by not only winning the best breakfast show award, but being presented with the gong by his mother and father who made the trip to London specially for the event.Simon Mayo picked up the speech broadcaster of the year award, presented by Sarah Greene, Radio Aire wins the promo award and the station imaging award was won by the small production team at Magic 105.4 in London. (more)

Freelancer of the fortnight: Claire Spencer, Birmingham
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted May 6 2008, 11.00pm
Journalism.co.uk catches up with Claire Spencer who specialises in corporate finance, music and creative arts (more)

Time and frequency change for RNW Dutch to AUS/NZ
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 6 2008, 9.39am
As of 3 May, the RNW Dutch transmission to Australia & New Zealand from Bonaire at 0659-0757 on 9625 kHz has been discontinued. It is replaced by a transmission at 0900-0957 from Saipan, 100 kW, beamed 195 degrees. Bookmark to: (more)

Dawn Airey owed £2.3m by failed TV company
From Daily Telegraph. Posted May 5 2008, 12.01am
Dawn Airey, who left her job at ITV last week to become chief executive and chair of Five, is owed £2.3m by Iostar, the failed independent television producer of which she was briefly chief executive last year. (more)

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim builds stake in The Independent
From The Times. Posted May 4 2008, 12.00am
Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecoms billionaire and world’s second-richest man, has waded into the battle for control of The Independent by taking a stake in the newspaper’s parent company. (more)

Dawn Airey's flight to Channel Five casts doubts on ITV
From Daily Telegraph. Posted May 3 2008, 12.01am
Unachievable targets may have prompted Dawn Airey's surprise move to rival, reports Juliette Garside. (more)

Opie quits Five ahead of Airey's arrival
From Financial Times. Posted May 2 2008, 4.29pm
Lisa Opie, managing director of content, is leaving the broadcaster after its parent RTL poached Dawn Airey from ITV as its new chief executive (more)

ITV considers legal action over Dawn Airey's move to Channel Five
From Media Guardian. Posted May 2 2008, 9.50am
ITV has threatened to take legal action against Dawn Airey, who quit to rejoin Channel Five. By Mark Sweney and Tara Conlan (more)

Media Talk podcast: the future of DAB and the Dawn Airey returns to Five
From Media Guardian. Posted May 2 2008, 9.21am
The panel discuss the future of the UK radio industry and Dawn Airey's shock return to Five. And Gareth McLean reports from behind the scenes of the BBC's drama department. With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson and Janine Gibson (more)

Media Talk podcast: the future of DAB and Dawn Airey returns to Five
From Media Guardian. Posted May 2 2008, 9.21am
The panel discuss the future of the UK radio industry and Dawn Airey's shock return to Five. And Gareth McLean reports from behind the scenes of the BBC's drama department. With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson and Janine Gibson (more)

Could RTL and ITV do a deal over Dawn Airey?
From Media Guardian. Posted May 2 2008, 6.24am
Analysis: Some in the TV industry believe that the Channel Five owner could broker a compromise over Dawn Airey's start date with her former employer. By Mark Sweney (more)

The Guardian profile: Dawn Airey
From Media Guardian. Posted May 1 2008, 11.03pm
The Guardian profile: Dawn Airey The former ITV director has quit to return to the channel where she made her name (more)

'Apprentice' Claire 'failed BB audition'
From Digital Spy. Posted May 1 2008, 4.07pm
The Apprentice contestant Claire Young failed three Big Brother auditions, say reports. (more)

Five's Jane Lighting strikes out as Dawn Airey returns
From The Times. Posted May 1 2008, 1.24pm
Jane Lighting has been ousted from her job as Five’s chief executive as the broadcaster’s owner decided to bring back Dawn Airey, who earlier this week dramatically quit her job at ITV. (more)

Spotlight on ITV performance after Airey resigns
From Financial Times. Posted April 30 2008, 7.32pm
When ITV's board extended Michael Grade's executive chairmanship by a year in February, with a new management line-up beneath him, one veteran industry adviser likened the situation to the court politics of a Tudor monarch (more)

BSkyB boss Jeremy Darroch squashes talk of Airey ITV deal
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2008, 3.41pm
Jeremy Darroch has denied suggestions that he has any deal with Dawn Airey to offload Sky's 17.9% stake in ITV so that her new employer RTL can launch a bid. By Richard Wray (more)

BSkyB boss Jeremy Darroch squashes talk of deal with Dawn Airey over ITV
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2008, 3.41pm
Jeremy Darroch has denied suggestions that he has any deal with Dawn Airey to offload Sky's 17.9% stake in ITV so that her new employer RTL can launch a bid. By Richard Wray (more)

Maggie Brown: Why did Dawn Airey jump ship from ITV to Channel Five?
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2008, 12.10pm
Analysis: What prompted Dawn Airey's surprise return to Channel Five? By Maggie Brown (more)

Dawn Airey hints at ITV worries
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2008, 12.10pm
Before she left ITV, Dawn Airey gave pointers to some of the reasons for her surprise return to Channel Five. By Maggie Brown (more)

Jane Lighting writes to Channel Five staff over Dawn Airey's appointment
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2008, 10.41am
Channel Five's Jane Lighting has sent an email to staff following the shock appointment of Dawn Airey to succeed her. By Chris Tryhorn (more)

ITV's Dawn Airey rejoins Five as chief
From Daily Telegraph. Posted April 30 2008, 12.01am
Dawn Airey has quit her role as director of global content at ITV to rejoin her old employer Five, as chairman and chief executive. (more)

Airey switches from ITV to Five
From The Independent. Posted April 30 2008, 12.00am
Dawn Airey has quit ITV after just eight months at the broadcaster to take over as chair and chief executive of channel Five. (more)

Airey quits ITV to return to her old stamping ground on Five
From Media Guardian. Posted April 29 2008, 11.26pm
She takes over as chair and chief executive of the broadcaster following surprise defection (more)

Airey quits ITV to rejoin Five
From Financial Times. Posted April 29 2008, 8.32pm
Dawn Airey has left ITV to join rival Five as chairman and chief executive just eight months after Michael Grade lured her to take charge of ITV's content division (more)

Airey makes shock exit from ITV
From Digital Spy. Posted April 29 2008, 6.21pm
Dawn Airey quits as ITV's managing director of global content after less than a year in the job. (more)

ITV's Airey resigns after less than a year in post
From The Stage. Posted April 29 2008, 6.20pm
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Is Dawn Airey set to lead an RTL bid for ITV?
From Media Guardian. Posted April 29 2008, 5.56pm
Dawn Airey's move to head Channel Five has puzzled analysts and raised the possibility that she may spearhead a bid for ITV. By Chris Tryhorn and Mark Sweney (more)

Blow to Grade as Airey quits ITV
From Financial Times. Posted April 29 2008, 5.12pm
Dawn Airey has resigned from the broadcaster's board to join Bertelsmann's RTL, where she will become chairman of Five. The move is bound to reignite speculation that RTL may bid for ITV (more)

Dawn Airey's path to Channel Five
From Media Guardian. Posted April 29 2008, 5.03pm
Dawn Airey's surprise move to Channel Five is the latest turn in a career that has included stints at broadcasters including ITV and Sky. By Jemima Kiss (more)

ITV boss Airey goes back to Five
From BBC News. Posted April 29 2008, 5.01pm
ITV's programming boss Dawn Airey is leaving the broadcaster to take charge of rival Five. (more)

Dawn Airey to be Channel Five chair and chief executive
From Media Guardian. Posted April 29 2008, 4.44pm
Dawn Airey will be chair and chief executive of Channel Five when she joins the broadcaster from ITV, MediaGuardian.co.uk can reveal. By Chris Tryhorn and Mark Sweney (more)

Airey quits ITV to become chair of Five
From The Times. Posted April 29 2008, 4.26pm
Dawn Airey, the former chief executive at Five, will return to the company after announcing her resignation from ITV following just six months at the broadcaster. Five's chief executive, Jane Lighting, is set to resign from channel in the next few days. (more)

Dawn Airey quits ITV for RTL
From Media Guardian. Posted April 29 2008, 3.43pm
Dawn Airey has left ITV to join RTL Group in a role that will include chairing Channel Five. By Chris Tryhorn (more)

Next wave of billionaires will come from the East
From Daily Telegraph. Posted April 27 2008, 12.01am
'A whole load of stuff could come apart here," warned Art Cashin last week on CNBC - the US business channel. "This oil thing - it's gettin' crazy". (more)

Radio legend Humph dies
From Radio Today. Posted April 26 2008, 9.07am
Legendary BBC radio presenter Humphrey Lyttelton has died aged 86 after a short illness. In a radio career that spanned more than 40 years, Humph was loved by fans of both comedy and jazz, presenting Radio 2's The Best of Jazz and Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. He retired from the jazz show last month, but a new series of the comedy panel game was due to be recorded and aired later this year. (more)

Deutsche Welle schedule change via Bonaire
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 24 2008, 12.00pm
As a result of the test transmissions on 5905 kHz this week, Deutsche Welle is changing its schedule in German to Australia/NZ via Bonaire at 0800-1000 UTC as from Saturday 26 April to: 0800-0900 UTC: 9855 kHz (230°) 0900-1000 UTC: 5905 kHz (210°) Related story: Deutsche Welle to test via Bonaire on 5905 kHz to AUS/NZ Bookmark to: (more)

ZEE Cine Awards coverage on ZEE Radio
From Biz Asia. Posted April 16 2008, 8.39pm
The UK's only all-Bollywood music station ZEE Radio has announced a number of special shows to coincide with this year's ZEE Cine Awards taking place in London, next Saturday (26th April). Fans that have been unsuccessful to purchase tickets for the event will be able to live the experience with ZEE Radio's special show broadcasting on Saturday (26th April) between 19:00 and 23:00. The live show will also be the first to exclusively announce the winners as they are unveiled at the venue - Excel Docklands Arena. Listeners, who miss out on the live special, will be able to listen back to highlights on two other shows: Red Carpet Highlights - Monday 28th April at 09:00 (60 minutes) Main Event Highlights - Tuesday 29th April at 09:00 (60 minutes) Furthermore, since the start of April, ZEE Radio has aired a weekly Nominations Special in the format below: First show: Saturday 5th April - 'Debut Special' - discuss the Most Promising - Director, Actor, Actress and Child Artist. The Most Promising Director award is new this year. Second show: Saturday 12th April - 'Music Special' - discuss the following categories - 'Best Music', 'Best Lyrics' , ' Best Playback Singer - Male / Female', 'Most Popular Track of the Year'. Third show: Saturday 19th April - 'Support Stars Special' - 'Best Actor In A Comic Role' , 'Best Actor In A Negative Role', Best Actor In Supporting Role - Male / Female' . Fourth show: Saturday 26th April - 'Final Special' - 'Best Actor' , 'Best Actress' , 'Best Film' and 'Best Director'. The Nominations Specials are being aired every Saturday at 15:00. ZEE Radio, a part of the ZEE Network, is available on 558AM (07:00 - 13:00), on DAB digital radio 24 hours a day in Greater London and soon online. Related links: EXCLUSIVE: ZEE Cine Awards return to London Shah Rukh Khan launches ZEE Radio (more)

Deutsche Welle via Bonaire to test on 5905 kHz to AUS/NZ
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 16 2008, 2.57pm
Deutsche Welle will test 5905 kHz (beam 210 degrees) in German to Australia/New Zealand from Bonaire at 0900-0959 UTC for 7 days commencing Saturday 19 April. This will be in parallel with the scheduled transmission on 9855 kHz at 0800-1000 UTC. Bookmark to: (more)

Deutsche Welle to test via Bonaire on 5905 kHz to AUS/NZ
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 16 2008, 2.57pm
Deutsche Welle will test 5905 kHz (beam 210 degrees) in German to Australia/New Zealand from Bonaire at 0900-0959 UTC for 7 days commencing Saturday 19 April. This will be in parallel with the scheduled transmission on 9855 kHz at 0800-1000 UTC. Bookmark to: (more)

Frequency change for VOA in French via Bonaire
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 7 2008, 2.58pm
With immediate effect, the frequency of the VOA French broadcast to West Africa at 1830-2030 UTC via the RNW Bonaire relay station has been changed from 17895 to 17550 kHz. Bookmark to: (more)

Go West performs for Aire
From Radio Today. Posted April 4 2008, 8.22am
The Radio Aire and Magic 828 charity Kids Count is bringing back pop band Go West to perform an exclusive gig at a special bash in Leeds. (more)

GCap shares jump on Global's £375m takeover
From Daily Telegraph. Posted April 1 2008, 9.00am
GCap Media has recommended shareholders accept a £375m cash takeover by Global Radio, the privately owned company chaired by former ITV boss Charles Allen. (more)

GCap backs Global's £375m cash takeover
From Daily Telegraph. Posted April 1 2008, 12.01am
GCap Media has recommended shareholders accept a £375m cash takeover by Global Radio, the privately owned company chaired by former ITV boss Charles Allen. (more)

Global given late extension for GCap offer
From Daily Telegraph. Posted March 27 2008, 12.01am
Global Radio, the group chaired by former ITV boss Charles Allen, has been given five more days to make a formal offer for the UK's largest radio company, GCap Media. (more)

X Factor exec Claire Horton takes ITV role
From Media Guardian. Posted March 25 2008, 12.19pm
The X Factor's executive producer Claire Horton is joining ITV's in-house production division. By Tara Conlan and Leigh Holmwood (more)

Global asks for extension to GCap deadline
From Daily Telegraph. Posted March 23 2008, 12.01am
The radio group chaired by former ITV boss Charles Allen is thought to have asked for more time to formalise its £371m takeover bid for Classic FM owner GCap Media (more)

Mail makes libel payout to US billionaire
From Media Guardian. Posted March 19 2008, 5.18pm
The Daily Mail has paid businessman Sheldon Adelson 'very substantial' libel damages and has been left with a hefty legal bill, according to his lawyers. By Stephen Brook (more)

Sony to buy Millionaire firm for £137.5m
From Media Guardian. Posted March 13 2008, 9.34am
Sony Pictures is to buy the Dutch company that owns the rights to TV quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? for £137.5m. By Chris Tryhorn (more)

Airey: ITV to take global battle to BBC
From Media Guardian. Posted March 13 2008, 7.05am
ITV's Dawn Airey has said she plans for the broadcaster to show 'imperialistic tendencies' to challenge BBC Worldwide in exploiting programming franchises. By Mark Sweney (more)

Mail on Sunday apologises to Russian billionaire over links to "rape and murder" allegations
From Press Gazette. Posted March 13 2008, 12.00am
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, the major shareholder in Arsenal FC, today accepted a formal apology at London’s High Court after The Mail on Sunday linked him to rape and murder allegations. (more)

Aire Fought the Law, Aire Won
From Radio Today. Posted March 10 2008, 11.14am
A complaint against Radio Aire's breakfast show by a local prison that dates back to 2006 has been dropped by Ofcom. (more)

Could Sunrise Radio national get delayed?
From Biz Asia. Posted March 7 2008, 10.36pm
According to reports this week, Channel 4 executives are effectively split over the broadcaster's digital radio venture. 4 Digital Group consortium led by Channel 4 was awarded the second national DAB multiplex licence. The consortium had proposed to provide ten linear national services including that of Sunrise Radio. However, MediaGuardian has said that a leading executive at the group was split, with chief executive, Andy Duncan and director of new business and corporate development, Nathalie Schwarz, who are advocates of the project, looking increasingly isolated. The programme commissioning team believe the radio venture will drain Channel 4 of up to £100m, which is needed to bolster its programme budget at a tough point when the channel is about to launch its campaign for public assistance. Senior channel executives accordingly held a meeting last week to consider options and the board, chaired by Luke Johnson, is to take a hard look at the policy decision to invest in digital radio at its April meeting. It looks increasingly unlikely that the new national multiplex consisting of channels like Sunrise Radio is launching this year. In other DAB digital radio news, Financial Times has reported the possibility of BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and Five Live gradually switching to DAB only, albeit over a long time period. Related link: Sunrise Radio to go national after new licence win (more)

Improved GCap bid 'should be accepted'
From Daily Telegraph. Posted March 5 2008, 12.01am
The board of GCap Media was last night urged by at least two of its major shareholders to give serious consideration to a £370m offer from Global Radio, the privately owned group chaired by former ITV boss Charles Allen. (more)

Korea passes act to end analogue broadcasting in 2012
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 28 2008, 10.24am
The Korean Ministry of Information and Communication announced yesterday that Korea’s National Assembly has passed a special act to convert the country to digital broadcasting by the end of 2012. The act was first drafted by the Committee for Digital Broadcasting Development, co-chaired by Minister of Information and Communication and Chairman of the Korean Broadcasting Commission in April 2007, [...] (more)

BBC: Kennedy apology should have been aired
From Media Guardian. Posted February 25 2008, 12.55pm
The BBC has admitted it should have broadcast an on-air apology after Radio 2 DJ Sarah Kennedy told listeners how she nearly ran over a black man because she could not see him in the dark. By John Plunkett (more)

And the Brit award for stalking goes to...
From Daily Telegraph. Posted February 22 2008, 12.01am
TO the Brits, where the award for stalking went to Charles Allen's Global Radio. Allen's posse, who are currently angling to buy struggling radio giant GCap Media, were seated at a table slap bang next to Fru Hazlitt, GCap's glamorous new chief executive, who could be the shortest-aired radio boss in history if Allen has his way. (more)

Malaysian billionaire bids for Virgin Radio
From Media Guardian. Posted February 18 2008, 9.31am
A Malaysian media company backed by one of Asia's richest men has emerged as a bidder for Virgin Radio. By Marianne Barriaux (more)

Malaysia?s Astro bids for UK?s Virgin Radio - paper
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 17 2008, 11.36am
Malaysian pay-TV operator Astro All Asia Networks has joined the bidding to buy radio broadcaster Virgin Radio from British media group SMG Plc , the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Astro, part of the business empire of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, is competing with three British bidders for Virgin Radio: Global Radio, Absolute Radio and UTV [...] (more)

Suprise bidder for Virgin
From Radio Today. Posted February 17 2008, 10.26am
It seems another non-UK based media company could get their hands on a British radio station. According to reports, a network backed by Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan has made a bid for SMG's Virgin Radio to rival Absolute, Global and UTV Radio. (more)

Malaysian billionaire tunes in to Virgin Radio
From Daily Telegraph. Posted February 17 2008, 12.01am
A company backed by one of Asia's richest men will battle a trio of British rivals for control of Virgin Radio after emerging as a surprise bidder for the company. (more)

'Desi DNA' specials with A.Network in Feb
From Biz Asia. Posted January 30 2008, 11.31pm
The BBC Asian arts and entertainment show 'Desi DNA' has teamed up with the BBC Asian Network for two special shows to be aired in February. 'Desi DNA', which is fronted by Adil Ray, Anita Rani, Bobby Friction, Samanthi, Parv Bancil, Nikki Bedi, Tommy Sandhu and Bidisha returned on BBC Two for its fifth series last week. 'Desi DNA & Asian Network Presents' is a multi platform Asian music collaboration spanning DAB digital radio, online, mobile and TV. For the first time full performances from the gig will be available to digital tv viewers via the red button from any BBC channel between 13th and 20th February. 'Desi DNA & BBC Asian Network Presents' introduces the first of two programmes from a specially recorded showcase presented by Adil Ray and Bobby Friction. On Wednesday 13th February (23:20) there are live performances and backstage interviews from artists including Danish rap outfit Outlandish, resurgent R and B singer Jay Sean, currently gaining chart success for his new single Ride It and a rising crop of new talent including exotic electro folk sitar player and singer Bishi and Bhangra DJs Tigerstyle, making their TV debut. Recorded in December exclusively for 'Desi DNA' and the BBC Asian Network at London’s Scala Theatre, digital TV viewers can watch full performances from Jay Sean and Outlandish by pressing the red button from any BBC channel. The second 'Desi DNA & BBC Asian Network Presents' which airs on BBC Two on Wednesday 20th February, introduces more exclusive recordings from the Scala gig. The programme features live performances from Bhangra progressives Swami, more from Jay Sean, and hip hop outfit Sona Family. This will be the first time the Asian Network will function the red button facility on digital TV. Related link: BBC Asian Network ups the ante on marketing (more)

Pakistan media body to reinforce external service broadcasts
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 8 2008, 10.56am
Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Islamabad, 8 January: Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) has decided to retain and reinforce its external service broadcasts in Hindi, Gujarati, Bangla, Pushto, Dari, Persian and Chinese languages. A meeting chaired by Secretary Information Syed Anwar Mahmood and attended by Director General PBC Javed Akhtar and [...] (more)

RNW Madagascar boss Leo Kool retires with honour
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 19 2007, 9.04am
Leo Kool has retired as Manager of RNW’s Madagascar relay station. He started working for RNW as a young engineer at the Bonaire relay station, before leaving to work at Philips for about 15 years. He returned to RNW as Bonaire Station Manager in 1994, and in 2002 took on the additional role of Station [...] (more)

Marie Claire unveils redesigned website
From Press Gazette. Posted December 11 2007, 12.00am
The website for IPC’s glossy women’s monthly, Marie Claire, has had a complete redesign. (more)

Marieclaire.co.uk relaunches
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted December 10 2007, 12.00am
Greater emphasis on news and community for the revamped womanâ    (more)

Dawn Airey set to turn up quiz show heat on BBC
From The Times. Posted December 4 2007, 7.50am
ITV is expected today to complete a deal to buy independent production company, 12 Yard, for £35 million in what is a tactical play to secure the first look at new programme ideas before its rival, the BBC. (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Daily Mail to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 23 2007, 12.00am
In the last of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Dailymail.co.uk    (more)

Special DRM transmission from Bonaire to Ecuador on 26 November
From Media Network Weblog. Posted November 22 2007, 5.00pm
In connection with a conference on digital broadcasting to be held in Ecuador next week, RNW Bonaire will make a special DRM transmission to Ecuador with the following parameters: Date: Monday November 26th Time: 1600-1800 UTC Frequency: 15245 kHz DRM output power: 120 kW Antenna: HRS 4/4/1  230 degrees Language: RNW Spanish (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Sun to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 22 2007, 12.00am
In the sixth of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Thesun.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Times to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 22 2007, 12.00am
In the seventh of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Times Online    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Telegraph to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 21 2007, 12.00am
In the fifth of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Telegraph.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Mirror to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 21 2007, 12.00am
In the fourth of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Mirror.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Express to the blind and visually impaired
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 20 2007, 12.00am
In the third of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Express.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Guardian to the blind and visually impaired
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 20 2007, 12.00am
In the fourth of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Guardian.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Express to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 20 2007, 12.00am
In the third of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Express.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Guardian to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 20 2007, 12.00am
In the second of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Guardian.co.uk    (more)

Accessibility 2.0: How user-friendly is the Independent to the blind and visually impaired?
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted November 19 2007, 12.00am
In the first of eight reviews of national newspaper websites, Journalism.co.uk asked blind and visually impaired volunteers to assess the accessibility of Independent.co.uk    (more)

XM and Sirius: Soros buys in
From Rapid TV News. Posted November 18 2007, 9.18pm
Billionaire investor George Soros has bought a slice of XM Radio. (more)

Deutsche Welle via Bonaire frequency change on 15 November
From Media Network Weblog. Posted November 12 2007, 5.07pm
Deutsche Welle’s broadcast in German to Australia and New Zealand at 0800-1000 UTC via Bonaire will change its frequency from 15 November onwards due to interference from a Spanish DRM transmission on 9780 kHz. The current frequency, 9785 kHz, will change to 9885 kHz. (more)

Ditchy drops Key for Real
From Radio Today. Posted November 7 2007, 12.56pm
Key 103's drivetime presenter David Ditchfield is heading back to Leeds to takeover afternoons at Real Radio Yorkshire. Ditchy has previously broadcast to the area as host of Radio Aire's breakfast show, where he picked up a Sony in 2002. (more)

Airey slams Facebook, but welcomes Web
From Rapid TV News. Posted November 4 2007, 10.23pm
New ITV MD Dawn Airey says social networking sites are simply a trend, not to be ignored, but it would be wise to remember the power of mass-market TV. (more)

TV must learn from scandals, says Dawn Airey
From Media Guardian. Posted November 2 2007, 3.58pm
Television needs to 'have the humility to learn the lessons' from the phone-in and fakery rows, ITV's Dawn Airey has said. By Tara Conlan. (more)

Radio Aire jock is top banana
From Radio Today. Posted October 23 2007, 10.45am
The true power of radio was released in Leeds yesterday after a two year old was reunited with her teddy, after her mother appeared on-air begging for help. Sarah Macfarlane from Pudsey was looking for a similar teddy for her daughter Eve but ended up finding the original bear. (more)

BBC Asian Network secures 'Saawariya' stars
From Biz Asia. Posted October 16 2007, 9.53pm
The BBC Asian Network has secured a UK radio first by setting up an exclusive rendezvous with the much talked about Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, stars from the yet to be released 'Saawariya'. The interviews will be aired on the network's 'Love Bollywood' show on Saturday 20th October, ahead of the film's debut at the box office on Diwali (9th November). According to the BBC, the two stars of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie will take questions from callers and will be accompanied by the film's music director Monty Sharma. Listeners are invited to email their questions via 'Love Bollywood' page on the official network website. (more)

‘Big L goes Dutch’ on 1395 kHz
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 30 2007, 1.50pm
The UK commercial broadcaster Big L, which uses a mediumwave transmitter in the Netherlands on 1395 kHz, has decided to introduce a programme in Dutch, which will be aired on Mon-Fri at 0300-0400 UTC in the morning, when most Dutch people are still asleep. It appears that the programme is aimed at Dutch-speaking truckers in and [...] (more)

?Big L goes Dutch? on 1395 kHz
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 30 2007, 1.49pm
The UK commercial broadcaster Big L, which uses a mediumwave transmitter in the Netherlands on 1395 kHz, has decided to introduce a programme in Dutch, which will be aired at on Mon-Fri at 0300-0400 UTC in the morning, when most Dutch people are still asleep. It appears that the programme is aimed at Dutch-speaking truckers in [...] (more)

New classic rock radio station to launch in Dublin
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 24 2007, 11.46am
A new radio station will commence broadcasting to the Dublin area this weekend under a temporary licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, and will operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 2 December. The Rock, based in Dun Laoghaire, will broadcast classic rock music aimed at the over-30s on 94.9 MHz FM and 1278 kHz AM. (Source: Radiowaves.fm) (more)

Marie Claire web traffic spikes during Fashion Week
From Press Gazette. Posted September 24 2007, 12.00am
Marieclaire.co.uk saw a spike in traffic during London Fashion Week, according to publisher IPC. (more)

P Diddy advert too 'steamy' to be aired
From Digital Spy. Posted September 12 2007, 5.25pm
An advert for P Diddy's new fragrance is being banned from TV because it is too 'steamy'. (more)

New Michael Jackson song aired in US?
From Digital Spy. Posted September 8 2007, 6.46pm
A US radio station has played what it claims is the new single by Michael Jackson. (more)

RNW Bonaire escapes damage by Hurricane Felix
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 3 2007, 10.29am
We are relieved to report that Hurricane Felix, which passed close to the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba yesterday, spared the Dutch islands from serious damage. The eye of the hurricane passed by about 100 km to the north of the islands, sparing them from the worst effects. The islands were well prepared, and our relay [...] (more)

CME gets another billionaire director
From Rapid TV News. Posted September 2 2007, 10.35pm
Central European Media Enterprises owns TV stations in six central and eastern European countries. (more)

Dawn Airey to make Corrie appearance
From Digital Spy. Posted August 31 2007, 9.14am
Soon-to-be ITV director Dawn Airey is to make a dream appearance on Coronation Street. (more)

Merseyside gets ready for '08
From Radio Today. Posted August 25 2007, 1.40pm
BBC Radio Merseyside is getting ready to celebrate Liverpool's Capital of Culture status next year by making some on-air changes. Claire Hamilton, who currently presents an arts and culture show on Sundays, has been given a new drive time show starting at the end of September 2007. (more)

Changes at BBC Radio Merseyside
From Merry Media. Posted August 24 2007, 7.06pm
Claire Hamilton has been announced as the new drivetime presenter from the end of September from 5pm until 7pm on BBC Radio Merseyside.. (more)

Free Ice Cream on Aire
From Radio Today. Posted August 23 2007, 8.40am
96.3 Radio Aire’s official ice cream van rolled up at St James’ Hospital in Leeds recently to offer free treats to children. The exercise by the Emap station was to raise awareness of The Kids Count Trust - an appeal to buy a holiday home on the East Coast for the Leeds’ charity Candlelighters. (more)

New prize levels for 'Millionaire'
From Digital Spy. Posted August 13 2007, 12.22pm
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? will have new prize levels for the first time in nine years. (more)

Brighton DJ wins 6 Music set
From Radio Today. Posted August 13 2007, 12.20am
A DJ from Brighton has won the right to have a live mix set broadcast on BBC 6 Music. DJ Meatbreak from Brighton went head to head with other DJs from around the UK but finally played live last night at the Summer Sundae Weekender in Leicester. His set will be aired next week. (more)

Cash Quiz bites the dust
From Radio Today. Posted August 10 2007, 12.08pm
Networked GCap Media show Midnight Cash Quiz aired for the final time this morning, after the company was hit with a £17,500 fine yesterday by ICSTIS. However other networks, including UTV Radio which run a similar cash generating competition have no plans to end their version of the phone-in show. (more)

Uruzgan.FM celebrates its first birthday
From Media Network Weblog. Posted August 8 2007, 10.21am
Uruzgan.FM, the special service for Dutch troops in Afghanistan jointly produced by Radio Netherlands Worldwide and domestic radio network 3FM, celebrates its first birthday today. From 1400-1700 UTC, a special programme will be aired. The service is carried on FM in the Dutch military bases in Afganistan, and by 10 local radio stations in the [...] (more)

'Millionaire' bosses decide to hold auditions
From Digital Spy. Posted August 4 2007, 4.15pm
Contestants can choose to audition for the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (more)

Radio Aire starts Kids Trust
From Radio Today. Posted August 3 2007, 9.50am
Emap's Radio Aire and Magic 828 in Leeds have launched a new charity to help children in crisis across West Yorkshire. The Kids Count Trust was celebrated with a launch bash at The Living Room in Leeds last night. (more)

Radio Lincolnshire & Hallam FM Favourites in Yorks & Lincs
From Merry Media. Posted July 27 2007, 5.30am
The Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Lincolnshire with Rod Whiting and the Drivetime Show on Hallam FM with Kam Kelly have been voted the Best in Yorks & Lincs in a poll run by Merry Media.Over the past couple of months, Merry Media has been moving from region to region across the UK to find the best breakfast and drivetime shows on the radio with votes coming from within the radio industry as well as businesses and listeners.Rod Whiting came top of the breakfast show poll with his show on BBC Radio Lincolnshire with 11% of the votes, second place was Daryl Denham on Real Radio, and in third place was Simon Logan on Radio Aire.. (more)

ZEE TV's 'Sinndoor' to be dubbed & aired in China
From Biz Asia. Posted July 26 2007, 10.21pm
ZEE TV's soap 'Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka' will be dubbed into Chinese and broadcast in China, according to The Times Of India. This will be the first Indian show to be dubbed in Chinese and shown in China. Its been over two months since 'Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka' disappeared from ZEE TV UK screens. The actors of the serial have already got the required popularity during their recent trip to Changsha (China). Gurdeep Kohli and Tanvi Azmi travelled to China recently for three days to promote their show in a big way. Related link: ZEE TV axes "expensive show" 'Sinndoor' (more)

Armenian Public Radio refuses to re-sign contract for popular RFE/RL programmes
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 24 2007, 8.54pm
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) have expressed dismay at Armenian Public Radio’s rejection of a new contract to continue carrying programmes of RFE/RL’s Armenian Service. RFE/RL Armenian programmes have been aired on Armenian Public Radio - Armenia’s top radio network - since 1998, where they have earned the trust of a [...] (more)

Tony Blair to appear on 'Millionaire'?
From Digital Spy. Posted July 21 2007, 2.14pm
Tony and Cherie Blair are asked to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. (more)

Fighting Talk at Radio Festival
From Radio Today. Posted July 11 2007, 12.14am
The Sony Gold winning programme Fighting Talk made the move from BBC Radio Five Live to the Radio Festival on Tuesday afternoon. Regular presenter Colin Murray chaired the special radio-related edition of the panel show, with radio guests John Myers, Keith Pringle, Nick Ferrari and impressionist Jon Holmes. (more)

Somaliland?s pro-opposition Horyaal radio back on air
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 4 2007, 12.29pm
Text of report by Somaliland independent daily newspaper Haatuf on 4 July Radio Horyaal, which was off air for about a year, today resumed its work. The station, which is also available via satellite, is the only radio station that is heard throughout Somaliland. Most of the programmes aired by the radio are debates on the [...] (more)

BBC Scotland launches new Asian show
From Biz Asia. Posted July 3 2007, 1.41pm
BBC Scotland is launching a month-long Asian orientated show with ex-BBC Asian Network presenter Ravi Sagoo. Last summer, BBC Scotland aired a 'Tigerstyle Presents...' programme, which proved immensely popular. The new programme will be a follow-up to last year's show with a focus on Asian Urban music. The Bhangra duo Tigerstyle (Raj and Pops) will guest on the show as weekly guest contributors / session artists. Ravi Sagoo went on to win the BBC’s New Talent Radio Presenter Search 2005/06, which lead him to front the Asian Network's Chart Show. His contract came to an end earlier this year and the programme was relaunched last month with former Club Asia presenter Noreen Khan. 'Ravi Sagoo and Tigerstyle Present...' will air between Tuesday 3rd July to Tuesday 7th August at 20:00 on BBC Scotland. Related links: Asian Network reveal winner of talent hunt Club Asia DJ to defect to BBC Asian Network? (more)

Charles Allen leads Chrysalis radio buyout
From Media Guardian. Posted June 25 2007, 1.00am
8.15am: Chrysalis is to sell its radio division to an investment firm chaired by former ITV chief executive Charles Allen. By Chris Tryhorn. (more)

GCap to make online TV shows
From Radio Today. Posted June 22 2007, 8.46am
GCap Media is joining forces with Microsoft to promote the new 2007 Microsoft Office system on Capital FM, Classic FM, and the Xfm network. Part of the campaign, which starts today, includes GCap creating a series of short television shows to be aired weekly on each station’s website. (more)

ITV refutes 'Millionaire' axe claims
From Digital Spy. Posted June 20 2007, 4.33pm
ITV denies suggestions that long-runnign quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is to be axed. (more)

Chrysalis to sell to Lydian?
From Radio Today. Posted June 19 2007, 9.07am
The previously unnamed private equity group looking to buy Chrysalis radio stations has been named Lydian Capital Partners, a private equity firm backed by Irish tycoons JP McManus, John Magnier and Dermot Desmond. The Swiss-based company is chaired by Irish entrepreneur Denis Brosnan. (more)

Airey speaks out about Iostar
From Digital Spy. Posted June 13 2007, 4.43pm
Dawn Airey has spoken of her short tenure as chief executive of failed start-up Iostar at the Banff TV Festival. (more)

Dawn Airey recounts Iostar-to-ITV move
From Media Guardian. Posted June 13 2007, 1.00am
Dawn Airey has spoken for the first time about her decision to quit media start-up Iostar and join ITV. By Tara Conlan. (more)

Jemima Kiss on CBS's buyout of Last.fm
From Media Guardian. Posted June 4 2007, 1.00am
After last week's CBS buyout, Last.fm's founders are the first British web 2.0 millionaires. By Jemima Kiss. (more)

Radio Merseyside songwriter search
From Radio Today. Posted June 2 2007, 10.13am
BBC Radio Merseyside have launched a competition to search for upcoming songwriters. Winners will play their song live on the station and win a guitar from a local music shop. It's part of the Claire Hamilton on Sunday show, which covers the local arts scene. (more)

Radio Merseyside song search
From Radio Today. Posted June 2 2007, 10.13am
BBC Radio Merseyside have launched a competition to search for upcoming songwriters. Winners will play their song live on the station and win a guitar from a local music shop. It's part of the Claire Hamilton on Sunday show, which covers the local arts scene. (more)

Grazia art director heads to US Marie Claire
From Press Gazette. Posted June 1 2007, 12.00am
Grazia art director Suzanne Sykes is to leave the Emap glossy to become creative director of the US edition of Marie Claire. (more)

Radio 4 denies 'sneaking out' Hanif Kureishi short story
From Media Guardian. Posted May 30 2007, 1.00am
Radio 4 last night aired Hanif Kureishi's controversial Iraq story Weddings and Beheadings. By Ben Dowell. (more)

Radio 4 denies 'sneaking out' Hanif Kureishi drama
From Media Guardian. Posted May 30 2007, 1.00am
1.15pm: Radio 4 last night aired Hanif Kureishi's controversial Iraq drama Weddings and Beheadings. By Ben Dowell. (more)

In full: The unaired footage in BB race row
From Digital Spy. Posted May 24 2007, 2.57pm
DS presents the transcript in full of footage not aired by Channel 4 at the height of the Celebrity Big Brother race row. (more)

ITV appoints Airey as director of global content
From The Stage. Posted May 23 2007, 6.45pm
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Dawn Airey joins ITV
From Digital Spy. Posted May 23 2007, 4.36pm
Dawn Airey is appointed director of global content at ITV. (more)

Airey set to lead ITV's UK and international production division
From The Stage. Posted May 23 2007, 2.35pm
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Radio All For Peace has run out of funding
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 23 2007, 1.16pm
Media Network has learned that the Jerusalem-based Israeli-Palestinian radio station All for Peace has run out of money, and as a result all its salaried workers have been fired. Unless an urgent solution is found, only programmes made by volunteers will be aired from 1 June. The rest of the time will be filled with continuous [...] (more)

KBS shortwave cuts cause North Korean jamming to focus on other stations
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 23 2007, 10.37am
Cuts in shortwave broadcasts to North Korea by the Korean Broadcasting System have resulted in heavier jamming of other broadcasts to North Korea. The intensfied jamming of Free North Korea Broadcasting, run by defectors, is also affecting another nongovernmental broadcaster, Open Radio for North Korea. Currently, radio broadcasts for North Korea aired from South Korea are [...] (more)

Dawn Airey's ITV role confirmed
From Media Guardian. Posted May 23 2007, 1.00am
4.30pm: ITV has confirmed that Dawn Airey is to join the broadcaster as director of global content. By Tara Conlan. (more)

Dawn Airey on for ITV
From Media Guardian. Posted May 22 2007, 1.00am
6.45pm: Dawn Airey is understood to be joining ITV, following negotiations with BSkyB over a non-compete clause. By Jason Deans. (more)

Radio France International launches Hausa service
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 21 2007, 4.42pm
Radio France International has today launched its new service in Hausa, which was planned to start last autumn. The service is  produced at the studios of the Voice of Nigeria in Lagos, and aired on shortwave for 2 hours a day via transmitters in France as follows: 0600-0630 UTC on 9805 and 11995 kHz 0700-0730 UTC on 11830 and 15315 kHz 1600-1700 UTC [...] (more)

Radio Free Asia launches Arakanese language programme
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 21 2007, 2.37pm
The Radio Free Asia Burmese service yesterday launched a five-minute long Arakanese language service during its ethnic programme. News in the Arakanese language is to be aired towards the end of the RFA Burmese programme every Sunday at 1230-1330 UTC on 9320, 9455 and 13675 kHz. The RFA Burmese service will also launch a Mon language section from next Saturday. Shan, [...] (more)

Airey heading for ITV?
From Digital Spy. Posted May 16 2007, 4.21pm
Reports suggest the ex-Sky executive is in talks with the broadcaster about a high profile role. (more)

Dawn Airey in talks with ITV
From Media Guardian. Posted May 16 2007, 1.00am
2.45pm: ITV is understood to be in advanced talks with Dawn Airey about a senior management role. By Jason Deans. (more)

Airey first piece in Grade jigsaw
From Media Guardian. Posted May 16 2007, 1.00am
Analysis: Michael Grade's bid to recruit Dawn Airey is his first attempt at bringing fresh blood to ITV. By Chris Tryhorn. (more)

BBC Mundo radio now live in eight Latin American countries via DirecTV
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 14 2007, 4.47pm
BBC Mundo, the BBC’s Spanish-language service for Latin America, has further expanded its distribution channels thanks to an agreement with satellite television system and cable provider, DirecTV. The programmes of BBC Mundo and its Argentinean partner, the radio station of the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, UB 90.9 FM, will be available on channel 975 [...] (more)

Research links TV to impaired school skills
From Media Guardian. Posted May 8 2007, 1.00am
Adolescents who watch too much TV develop learning problems and are less likely to go to university, according to a study. By James Randerson. (more)

BBC Radio 1 drops Ad-Song
From Radio Today. Posted May 5 2007, 9.55am
New song Style, Attract, Play by Shocka featuring Honeyshot has been dropped by Radio 1 after a national newspaper tipped them off about it being a promotional tool created by Saatchi & Saatchi for Shockwaves. The advert for the hair product has also been aired by Kiss 100 and Xfm, according to the report. (more)

More FM networking at Emap
From Radio Today. Posted April 29 2007, 1.18pm
The late night slot on Emap stations Viking FM, Radio Aire and Hallam FM is set to be networked from this evening with a new show hosted by Ian Skye and Vix Larder. The Confessional will air five nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, starting tonight (April 29th). (more)

CBS Sues to Stop California Radio Station from Airing Imus Reruns
From radio.about.com. Posted April 21 2007, 11.22am
The "Imus Affair" continues to have legs. According to sfgate.com: "CBS Radio sued a small local radio station that has aired past episodes of Don Imus' show since his firing... (more)

Email girl gets her idea aired
From Radio Today. Posted April 13 2007, 1.49pm
Muthamma Prasad, known for having a very public exchange of emails with Resonance FM boss Richard Thomas has been given the chance to host her own programme. Richard was not interested in her idea after attacking her for having 'a poor etiquette stand'. (more)

Billionaire buys stake in Arsenal
From BBC News. Posted April 5 2007, 6.03pm
ITV plc unconditionally sell their 9.99% shareholidng in Arsenal Holdings plc to Stan Kroenke's KSE UK INC. (more)

Battle of billionaires still on for control of US publishing giant
From Press Gazette. Posted April 5 2007, 3.01pm
The big battle between a trio of American billionaires for control of the Tribune Company – America’s second largest publishing conglomerate – is by no means over. (more)

Five Life Sign Claire Sweeney for Special Awards Show
From Merry Media. Posted April 3 2007, 12.17am
Claire Sweeney has been signed by Five Life to co-host with Dr David Bull the Cystic Fibrosis Breathing Life Awards 2007, which honours the exceptional achievements of young adults and children who live with Cystic Fibrosis.. (more)

Sally Debonnaire - New Controller at the BBC
From Merry Media. Posted March 27 2007, 3.16pm
Leading independent executive, Sally Debonnaire is joining the BBC in the new role of Controller, Production Operations, BBC Vision Studios, it was announced today.. (more)

Sally Debonnaire appointed Production Operations Controller for BBC Vision Studios
From BBC Press Ofice. Posted March 27 2007, 1.30pm
Leading independent executive Sally Debonnaire is joining the BBC in the new role of Controller Production Operations BBC Vision Studios it was announced today. (more)

BBC appoints Debonnaire studio controller
From Media Guardian. Posted March 27 2007, 1.00am
3.30pm: The BBC has signed up the executive producer of Harry Hill's TV Burp to manage production in its in-house studios. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

'Millionaire' to investigate cheat claims
From Digital Spy. Posted March 18 2007, 11.04am
Millionaire producers promise to investigate claims that they have been cheated out of £5m. (more)

Budget coverage to be aired in Second Life metaverse by PA
From Hold the Front Page. Posted March 16 2007, 12.00am
Plus: New property website for south coast, squirrel conservation - and more news in brief (more)

Radio New Zealand International resumes DRM service
From Media Network Weblog. Posted March 5 2007, 10.51am
Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) has resumed its DRM service in parallel with AM. A fault with the AM transmitter required the DRM transmitter to be used in AM mode, so DRM transmissions were suspended while the AM transmitter was repaired. Both transmitters are now on the air again. Unfortunately RNZI has removed the DRM schedule from [...] (more)

Aired: Woman and Bull Having Sex; New Zealand Radio Station Avoids Fine
From radio.about.com. Posted February 28 2007, 9.54pm
From stuff.co.nz: "A radio station has escaped punishment after it played a 34-second clip of a woman having sex with a bull, despite a ruling it breached standards of decency... (more)

Radio 1 and C4 slot up for grabs in radio's "Dragons' Den"
From Breaking Radio. Posted February 24 2007, 9.33pm
Aspiring radio producers are being offered the chance to get their programme idea aired on Radio 1 or Channel 4 Radio in the Radio Academy's answer t (more)

Marie Claire to launch weekly mobile subscription service
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted February 13 2007, 1.02pm
Web editor will oversee the service after launch later in the springemail this article   digg this   del.icio.us (more)

New status of Netherlands Antilles delayed till December 2008
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 13 2007, 10.19am
The new status of the islands in the Netherlands Antilles within the Kingdom of the Netherlands is now scheduled to take effect in December 2008. Earlier, it was planned that the islands would each have a new status by mid-2007. From 15 December 2008, Sint Maarten will have full nation status, while Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and [...] (more)

Radio drama from BBC Wales
From Radio Today. Posted February 11 2007, 1.25pm
The drama department at BBC Wales are turning their attention to radio. Nearly a dozen BBC Wales radio drama productions were aired on BBC network radio last year and no fewer than five are due to be broadcast in the space of the next two months. (more)

Claire Oldfield joins Metro International
From Journalism.co.uk. Posted February 7 2007, 12.20pm
Former City AM deputy is appointed deputy global editor-in-chief at Metroemail this article   digg this   del.icio.us (more)

Billionaire behind ambitious TV firm
From The Times. Posted January 30 2007, 12.00am
Leonard Blavatnik, a Russian-born billionaire, is the financial backer of Top Up TV - a small pay-television operator that is hoping to expand rapidly when it can offer Premiership football from next season.... (more)

Hammond crash aired on 'Top Gear'
From Digital Spy. Posted January 29 2007, 9.33am
Footage of the crash that nearly killed Richard Hammond is aired for the first time on the BBC. (more)

Chinese Version of Millionaire Quiz Show
From Merry Media. Posted January 25 2007, 2.22pm
2waytraffic have revealed that they have sold a license to a Chinese television company to produce a version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. (more)

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? to launch in China
From Media Guardian. Posted January 23 2007, 12.00am
11.15am: The popular Who Wants to be a Millionaire? TV show is to run in China. By Mark Sweney. (more)

Popular Moldovan radio station still off the air; CPJ deplores shutdown
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 21 2007, 8.47am
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says it deplores the suspension of the popular Chisinau-based public radio station Antena C. The station, which frequently aired reports critical of the government, has been off the air for more than a month, and local sources said they fear it is part of an official clampdown on news [...] (more)

Radio Habana frequency change from 22 January
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 16 2007, 2.25pm
Starting next Monday January 22 at 1100 UTC Radio Habana Cuba will be using 15190 kHz to Eastern South America ( the “Buenos Aires beam” ) replacing 15230 kHz. This is the morning local time in Havana Spanish language broadcast that starts at 1100 and lasts until 1500 UTC. (Source: Arnie Coro, Radio Habana via ODXA [...] (more)

External services of Bangladesh Betar in bad shape
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 16 2007, 10.00am
The external services of Bangladesh Betar, which are aired on shortwave in Bengali and five other languages, are now in a miserable condition due to degradation of the quality of signals from its old shortwave transmitter, according to an offiicial of Bangladesh Betar speaking to The New Nation.  The external services had become popular in India, [...] (more)

Poland broadcasts ?truth? to Belarus
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 15 2007, 10.09am
The Reuters News Agency has published a feature about Radio Racja. Supported by the Polish Foreign Ministry and Budapest-based Open Society Institute founded by US billionaire investor George Soros, Radio Racja is one of only two independent stations broadcasting freely into Belarus. Read the feature (more)

Belfast DJ: Tarrant cost me £100k
From Breaking Radio. Posted January 7 2007, 1.36pm
Top local radio DJ Johnny Hero is hot under the collar - after losing a 'king's ransom' in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? quiz show hot seat last night. (more)

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