US

Pop Radio Going Through Changes In Northeast PA

Seven Mountains Media is preparing a new launch in Bloomsburg PA as Hot AC “Pop Radio” 930 WHLM Bloomsburg, 1280 WBWX Berwick and its network of translators have begun stunting with a loop of David Bowie’s “Changes”.
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US

Connoisseur Launches The Rattler In Amarillo

Connoisseur Media has made its first format change following its acquisition of Alpha Media as Sports “102.9 The Sports Star” KVWE Amarillo TX relaunched as Classic Rock “102.9 The Rattler” at 6am today.
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UK

Ofcom awards seven new small-scale DAB licences across UK

Seven more areas will soon benefit from small-scale DAB digital radio following Ofcom’s latest round of licence awards.

The regulator has confirmed that licences have been awarded for Banbury and Bicester, Enniskillen, Rugby and Daventry, Stockton-on-Tees, the Western Isles, Weston-super-Mare, and Worcester.
To date, seventy-five multiplexes are already on air across the UK, with more than one hundred expected as the programme continues to roll out.
Each licence was awarded after a competitive process where applicants were assessed against set criteria. The successful organisations are:
* Banbury and Bicester: Maxxwave Limited* Enniskillen: UlsterMUX Limited* Rugby and Daventry: Maxxwave Limited* Stockton-on-Tees: Red Army Group* Western Isles: Craoladh Digiteach Ionadail Limited* Weston-super-Mare: North Somerset Digital Radio Limited* Worcester: Murfin Digital Limited

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UK

BFBS launches new station sound created by TM Studios

BFBS Radio has unveiled a brand-new station sound, with jingles and themes produced by TM Studios.

The new package includes 10 music themes covering the mix of genres played across BFBS channels worldwide. It also features beds and sounders for music shows, news and information programmes, plus a refreshed chart show theme.
Sam Bailey, Deputy Director at BFBS, said the broadcaster wanted to evolve its sound after a competitive pitch process: “We were confident that TM Studios were the right partner.
“They not only created a fantastic set of music tracks but also worked with us on selecting new station voices and integrating them with the themes.”
The new station voices are Debbie Mac and Rio Attoh-Wood, now on air across BFBS Radio’s network in 16 countries.
Chris Stevens, Chief Production Officer at TM Studios, said it was a full-circle moment for the company: “TM produced iconic jingle packages for BFBS back in the early 90s. When Sam and his team shared their brief with us, we were excited to bring it to life.”
The new sound can already be heard on BFBS stations and online, with audio demos available on Soundcloud and YouTube.
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UK

The Times and Sunday Times launch new political podcast

The Times and The Sunday Times have launched a new weekly political podcast, The State of It, hosted by four Westminster journalists.

Patrick Maguire, Gabriel Pogrund, Steven Swinford and Caroline Wheeler will combine their reporting experience to bring listeners insider conversations, tip offs and analysis from the centre of British politics.
The first episode will be recorded live at the Labour Party Conference and released on Tuesday 30 September, with the second episode following from the Conservative Party Conference. Episodes will then be available weekly.
Patrick, chief political commentator at The Times, said: “At The Times and The Sunday Times we hear every conversation that matters in British politics – including the ones they don’t want you to know about. With The State of It, you can hear them too.”
Gabriel, Whitehall editor at The Sunday Times and recent Press Awards political journalist of the year, added: “Patrick and I decided it was time to do something other than talk all day. We’re now going to do so publicly, and in the company of two finest political editors in Britain.”
Steven, political editor of The Times, said the podcast would provide the inside track: “We are going to give listeners the accumulated knowledge of our many conversations and meetings with politicians from all sides of the political spectrum, providing a unique insight into life in Westminster.”
Caroline, political editor of The Sunday Times, said: “We want to bring Westminster to life by providing listeners with an insider’s view of what’s happening in the corridors of power, as well as the gossip, plotting and intrigue that has come to define SW1.”
Episodes of *The State of It* will be available on all major podcast platforms and through The Times podcasts.

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Ireland

Radio Nova’s PJ and Jim return for The Dickie Dip fundraiser

Radio Nova presenters PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe are once again leading The Dickie Dip, an annual men’s skinny dip in aid of men’s cancer care at Dublin’s Mater Hospital.
The Morning Glory hosts will join hundreds of men on Skerries beach on Saturday 8th November, calling on others to take part and raise funds. Since the event began in 2019, more than €600,000 has been raised for cancer services.
PJ, who first joined the dip last year, said: “If a few minutes in the Irish Sea can help raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer care, then we’ll happily strip off and dive back in. It’s cold, it’s mad, it’s a laugh – and it could save lives.”
Jim added: “The Dickie Dip is about more than just the craic, it’s about looking out for each other and making sure men get the care they need. We’ll be there, goosebumps and all, and we want as many lads as possible to join us.”
The dip is now in its sixth year and continues to grow. Last year’s event raised €186,000 and attracted over 400 participants. Organisers are aiming to surpass that total in 2025 with the largest gathering yet.
Mary Moorhead, Chief Executive of the Mater Hospital Foundation, said the courage and camaraderie of the participants was inspiring: “Every year, we are inspired by the fearlessness and commitment of our Dickie Dip participants, many of whom have been impacted directly by cancer – either through a diagnosis themselves, or by that of a loved one.”
Men can register for this year’s event at materfoundation.ie/dickiedip, where each participant will receive a free bow tie and a personalised fundraising page. […]