Radio news from 8 February 2008
This is archived news
This page returns archived stories from our radio news section. News stories can and do change; this is a snapshot for historical reasons. Links may no longer be valid.
Fresh talent at Chorley FM (Radio Today)
Community radio station Chorley FM is celebrating one of their presenters winning a national talent search competition.
Community radio station Chorley FM is celebrating one of their presenters winning a national talent search competition.
Another Wire FM jock exits (Radio Today)
Wire FM's mid-morning show host Phil Johnson is the latest presenter to leave the UTV station recently, as he joins Dune FM as programme controller.
Wire FM's mid-morning show host Phil Johnson is the latest presenter to leave the UTV station recently, as he joins Dune FM as programme controller.
Zee Radio appoints manager (Radio Today)
Raj Baddhan from Sabras Radio in the midlands has been appointed as station manager for the soon-to-launch ZEE Radio.
Raj Baddhan from Sabras Radio in the midlands has been appointed as station manager for the soon-to-launch ZEE Radio.
Digital radio at a critical stage (Financial Times)
Senior executives of the UK commercial radio industry will be scanning a strategy updated by GCap Media on Monday with finely-tuned antennae, not leas...
Senior executives of the UK commercial radio industry will be scanning a strategy updated by GCap Media on Monday with finely-tuned antennae, not leas...
GCap to exit national DAB? (Radio Today)
There is speculation within the industry that GCap is to sell off its controlling share in the Digital One multiplex.
There is speculation within the industry that GCap is to sell off its controlling share in the Digital One multiplex.
Man Worked Out 'Formula' to Win Radio Contests (radio.about.com)
Who wins Radio contests? This guy: Tom Wethern. As a matter of fact, he wins all kinds of contests. His house is full of prizes. An article from thephoenix.com explains: "After...
Who wins Radio contests? This guy: Tom Wethern. As a matter of fact, he wins all kinds of contests. His house is full of prizes. An article from thephoenix.com explains: "After...
Custom jingles for Kingdom (Radio Today)
Fife's Kingdom FM has launched a new breakfast show along with new custom-made jingles created by JonesTM in Dallas.
Fife's Kingdom FM has launched a new breakfast show along with new custom-made jingles created by JonesTM in Dallas.
More Digital One on the coast (Radio Today)
The national DAB network for GCap Media's Digital One network has extended with a new transmitter for the Yorkshire Coast.
The national DAB network for GCap Media's Digital One network has extended with a new transmitter for the Yorkshire Coast.
UTV to keep Wish FM (Radio Today)
Wish FM is likely to remain in the hands of UTV, after only one declaration of intent to renew the licence was received by Ofcom.
Wish FM is likely to remain in the hands of UTV, after only one declaration of intent to renew the licence was received by Ofcom.
Shortwave listening as a form of romanticism (Media Network Weblog)
Shortwave radio seems to have become a subject of fascination in the media recently. The number of mainstream publications that have mentioned shortwave has certainly increased in the past 12 months.
Shortwave radio seems to have become a subject of fascination in the media recently. The number of mainstream publications that have mentioned shortwave has certainly increased in the past 12 months.