Year: 2025

AU & NZ

Rebellious, risk-taking radio: Double Jay prepares to celebrate the big 5-0

January 16, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Rebellious, risk-taking radio: Double Jay prepares to celebrate the big 5-0

It’s quite ironic when you think about it. The national youth broadcaster has hit middle age, and it’s letting it all hang out.This Sunday marks exactly fifty years since the birth of triple j – or Double Jay, as it was then known (yes, there’s an extra ‘j’ now, but hey – we all put… Read More
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UK

Rob Chandler joins Gen X Radio for daily show in Suffolk

January 16, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Rob Chandler joins Gen X Radio for daily show in Suffolk

Rob Chandler is to join Gen X Radio from Monday for a daily afternoon show.
He’s been on the radio in the area since starting his career at Radio Orwell before joining Radio Broadland in 1984.
Rob has appeared on several East Anglian stations over the years including Town 102, Radio Suffolk, and Amber Radio.
James Hazell, Managing Director at Gen X Radio Suffolk said, “We are thrilled to have Rob join Gen X. He has been a ‘radio great’ for over forty years and brings a unique wealth of talent and experience to the airwaves of his home county, Suffolk.
On joining Gen X Radio Rob said, “Quite simply in a time where local radio seems to be all but dead and the big radio groups are networking from London or Manchester or who knows where, the team at Gen X should be applauded and supported for keeping radio alive in Suffolk. I love talking about the Town and the Witches and all things Ipswich and Suffolk plus the music we get to play is unlike the repetitive offerings usually heard elsewhere on the dial.”
Rob’s arrival heralds some changes to the Gen X Radio Suffolk weekday and weekend schedules as they say goodbye to Ian Lawrence, a presenter on Sunday mornings, who has decided to ‘hang-up’ his headphones. Norman Lloyd is stepping back from his weekend Breakfast Show but will still be heard on the station.

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Ireland

Today FM presenters want everyone to take half a day off on Monday

January 16, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Today FM presenters want everyone to take half a day off on Monday

Today FM presenters Ian Dempsey and Dave Moore are on a mission to help their listeners by getting them half a day off work on Monday.
As part of Today FM’s ‘Make Your Mornings’ campaign, promoting both shows to early birds across the country, Ian and Dave have big activity planned on Blue Monday to lift people’s spirits on what is often considered to be the most depressing day of the year.
Ian Dempsey, will be encouraging businesses across the country to let their staff take a half day as part of ‘Iano’s Sneaky Half Day’ campaign. Ian is doing a call out to all managers, bosses, CEOs and anyone calling the shots in their company to allow their staff to take a half day on Blue Monday, January 20th.
This will be a once off national holiday to lift spirits across the country and give workers a well deserved break after returning to the office earlier this year. With lots of businesses already signed up and committed to take part, you can apply to be a part of the campaign at todayfm.com/sneaky.
Dave Moore is looking get the nation laughing this Blue Monday. Dave will be hosting his show with a wealth of Irish comedic talent including Garron Noone, Fred Cooke, Eric Lawlor and plenty more to be announced. In what can only be described as a laugh a minute broadcast, Dave and his army of comedians are on a mission to turn frowns upside down and bring plenty of laughs to listeners this Blue Monday.
Dave will also have music from 80s Pop singer Sinitta, to bring a bit of music nostalgia amongst the laughter.
Commenting on the campaign, Ian Dempsey said: “Half day, is it? Everyone loves an unexpected half day, that’s why we’re urging all bosses around the country to give their hardworking employees a half day this Blue Monday. January can be a tough month for most with low funds after Christmas, dark nights before 5pm and friends doing the dreaded dry January.
“It can be hard to keep the spirits up. So this Blue Monday, we want to beat these January blues by giving you the break you deserve. Just make sure you tell the boss you’re doing it first!”
Commenting on the campaign, Dave Moore said: “Who said Blue Monday had to be depressing? We’re getting some of Ireland’s top comedians on the show to turn your frowns upside down, we guarantee to have you in stiches all through the morning.
“So tune in to our Blue Monday comedy special – We promise you’ll be laughing so hard you won’t even remember what day it is!” […]