US

Saga Communications To Launch Online News Platforms In All Markets

Saga Communications intends to launch online news platforms across all of its local markets. To oversee the roll-out, Saga has promoted Katie Gambill to Director of Online News Brands. Gambill has served as President/General Manager of the company’s Clarksville TN cluster since 2007 after previously serving as Director of Sales for Clear Channel. Gambill launched […] […]

UK

Presenter changes at talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins for Breakfast

There are now five main weekday breakfast presenters on talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins the rota for two days a week. Jeff will host the show with Ally McCoist, whilst Ally and Alan Brazil host Wednesday together, followed by Alan and Gabby Agbonlahor on Thursdays and Alan and Ray Parlour on Fridays. But before Jeff […] […]

UK

Paul Salt announces exit from BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast

After two and a half years, Paul Salt is leaving the breakfast show on BBC Radio Merseyside. Paul announced the news during his show on Wednesday morning, thanking listeners for listening and helping him grow the audience in the mornings. He adds co-hosts Leanne Harper and Jenny-Lee Summers will also be leaving the show, and […] […]

UK

First sessions and speakers announced for The Radio Academy Festival 2023

Sound Connections is the theme for this year’s Radio Academy Festival with the first speakers and sessions now announced. The theme follows last year’s deep focus on the power of audio to connect with listeners, and each other. Podcasters, broadcasters and sound creatives from around the UK and beyond will converge on the Royal College […] […]

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AU & NZ

CRA warns proposed copyright fee changes pose threat to local radio

The commercial radio industry is warning that removal of the long-standing 1% cap on copyright fees for sound recordings broadcast on air would put the sustainability of local regional radio stations at risk.It also warns it may undermine attempts to increase financial support for Australian music artists.Last week, Senator David Pocock introduced a private member’s… Read More
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Nova 100’s Ben Harvey and wife Sam welcome baby boy

Nova 100’s Ben Harvey and his wife Sam are celebrating the arrival of their baby boy, Freddie James Harvey.On the Ben, Liam & Belle Breakfast show this week, Ben revealed Sam was in labour for 26 hours, and active labour for 8 hours.Ben describes his wife as a real-life Wonder Woman.“Watching what Sam went through… Read More
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