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Colourful Radio goes DAB+ and switches to different London multiplex

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Colourful Radio is switching to DAB+ on Switch Digital’s London 2 multiplex.

Colourful founder and exec producer, Kofi Kusitor MBE says: “We’ve had great relationships with multiplex owners and transmission companies for over 20 years.
“And so, it is doubly exciting to agree on a deal that not only provides our legacy radio station a new home with London 2 but also offers the Colourful brand the opportunity to grow our unique and unmatched offering beyond a single service.”
For the last four years, London 3 was home to Colourful in traditional DAB.
Mr Kusitor adds: “I am thankful to Global and London 3 for their kindness and exceptional service and support over the years.” […]

Northwest Arkansas Duo To Shut Down As Owner Ends 72 Year Career

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

‘The Colonel’ Kermit Womack will end his 72 year broadcasting career when his KERM Inc. shuts down Full Service Talk 790 KURM Rogers/94.5 K248DM Huntsville and 100.3 KURM-FM Gravette AR on July 1. Womack signed on KURM in 1979 and acquired the full-power FM in 2002. He previously owned three other stations that were sold […] […]

Bernama dominates radio category at MPI Awards 2023

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) dominated the radio category at the Malaysia Press Institute (MPI) – Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023 at the Malaysian Journalists Night earlier this month.It won awards in four radio categories: Best Radio Report, Best Radio Documentary, Best Radio Interview and Best Live Radio Broadcast.Bernama Radio’s Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan won the gold for the Best Radio Report category for the report titled “Palestin: Panji Perjjuangan Belum Selesai.”Ahmad Fawzan Azmie Abdul Halil won the bronze in the same category for his report titled “Mek Mulung: Puwitera Wangsa Bangsa.”In the Best Radio Documentary Category Muhamad Azim took bronze with the documentary titled “Menyingkap Kisah Pejuang Kanser.” Raifanabillah Zulkilfi and Natasha Aimee Hasim were awarded the silver award in the Best Radio Interview category for “Membina Pengangkutan Awam Bersana.”In the Best Live Radio category, Wan Nadia Khairani Wan Chik won the gold for live broadcast on “Perkembangan Bedah Siasat Mansa Nahas Elmina” from HTAR, Klang. Ahmad Fawzan Azmie took the silver for “Lintas Langsung Nahas Elmina.”Nurliyana Farah described her win as a recognition of the power to speak out.“I use my trust, duty and responsibility as a journalist to disseminate and expose humanitarian issues and the suffering of the Palestinian people to the public…this is a worthwhile endeavour,” she said. […]

Thornbury Radio celebrates anniversary with cash giveaway

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Thornbury Radio has celebrated its third birthday by giving away free cash.
The community radio station ran a competition for one listener to win £105.10, to match its frequency.
The FM service is designed to cover Thornbury and surrounding villages – including Alveston, Olveston, Tytherington, Oldbury-on-Severn, Leyhill, Wickwar, Bagstone and Iron Acton.
In addition, Thornbury Radio will start broadcasting on DAB from September 2024.
Chris Criddle, weekday breakfast show host and Director said; “The station is going from strength to strength with such great positive feedback, more volunteers wanting to get involved and the station being recognised by more people than ever.
“We are attending more events this year and we are told that we are doing a great job by our community.
“With our plans for launching on DAB in September 2024 we hope to make it even easier to listen to Thornbury Radio.” […]

Coleman Insights Launches National Music Test Service

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Coleman Insights is launching a National Music Test for the Mainstream AC, Hot AC, Country, Alternative, Classic Hits, Classic Rock, and R&B formats. FACT USASM is available via subscription for radio stations, streaming services, and other users, while results for all seven formats will be ready in time for implementation prior to this year’s Fall […] […]

vCreative Adds Text Groove Integration To vPromotions

June 18, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

vCreative and Text Groove have announced an integration placing Text Groove’s text messaging platform inside its vPromotions software. The integration is said to replace the hassle of navigating multiple platforms while fulfilling text-to-win contests, enabling broadcasters to seamlessly sync contest details with ease, leveraging time-saving vPromotions workflows like automatic population of past winner information and […] […]