Radio news from 13 March 2008
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UTV radio says there's future in digital (Media Guardian)
There is 'absolutely no problem' with digital radio, Scott Taunton, the managing director of TalkSport owner UTV Radio said today.
There is 'absolutely no problem' with digital radio, Scott Taunton, the managing director of TalkSport owner UTV Radio said today.
TalkSport helps UTV outperform (Financial Times)
Revenues at TalkSport, the voice only sports radio service, soared in the first quarter, helping UTV to outperform its media peers...
Revenues at TalkSport, the voice only sports radio service, soared in the first quarter, helping UTV to outperform its media peers...
Revenues rise for UTV Radio (Radio Today)
Operating profit for UTV's radio division has risen 21 per cent in 2007, and the company has seen an encourgaing start to 2008. National talkSPORT in particular enjoyed a growth of 12 per cent.
Operating profit for UTV's radio division has risen 21 per cent in 2007, and the company has seen an encourgaing start to 2008. National talkSPORT in particular enjoyed a growth of 12 per cent.
Nigeria?s National Broadcasting Commission wants more local content on radio (Media Network Weblog)
The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Engr Bolarinwa, has decried the inadequacy of local programmes from...
The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Engr Bolarinwa, has decried the inadequacy of local programmes from...
North of Scotland Radio Licence Up for Grabs (allmediascotland - Spike)
A commercial FM radio licence is up for grabs, in the north of Scotland, lasting up to seven years.
A commercial FM radio licence is up for grabs, in the north of Scotland, lasting up to seven years.
International award for Alan (Radio Today)
BBC correspondent Alan Johnson has been given an award for his outstanding contribution to BBC World Service, on the first anniversary of his kidnapping in Gaza.
BBC correspondent Alan Johnson has been given an award for his outstanding contribution to BBC World Service, on the first anniversary of his kidnapping in Gaza.
UTV gains on growing radio and internet return (Financial Times)
The Northern Irish broadcaster, which owns the TalkSport radio station, has increased pre-tax profit as higher revenues offset falling TV advertising...
The Northern Irish broadcaster, which owns the TalkSport radio station, has increased pre-tax profit as higher revenues offset falling TV advertising...
Cry Me a River (allmediascotland - Spike)
There were tears on radio station, Clyde 1, the other evening when Scottish entrepreneur, Michelle Mone, spontaneously offered the cash needed to pay for some medical research.
There were tears on radio station, Clyde 1, the other evening when Scottish entrepreneur, Michelle Mone, spontaneously offered the cash needed to pay for some medical research.
Radiohead deny Glastonbury rumours (Digital Spy)
Radiohead's Thom Yorke denies rumours the band pulled out of Glastonbury on environmental grounds.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke denies rumours the band pulled out of Glastonbury on environmental grounds.
Ethiopian Free Press Journalists Association wants to start SW service (Media Network Weblog)
In a statement marking its 16th anniversary, the Ethiopian Free Press Journalists Association (EFJA) says: “We take this opportunity to call upo...
In a statement marking its 16th anniversary, the Ethiopian Free Press Journalists Association (EFJA) says: “We take this opportunity to call upo...