UK

International Podcast Alliance launches to unite global audio producers

A new global network has been launched to support podcast and audio professionals around the world.

The International Podcast Alliance (IPA) brings together industry bodies from Europe and North America to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and promote fair practices across the fast-growing podcast sector.
The IPA is a joint initiative from France’s Syndicat des Producteurs Professionnels et Indépendants de l’Audio (PIA) and AudioUK, which represents podcast and audio producers in the UK.
They are joined by Podd- och radioproduktionsbolagen from Sweden, the ABIQ – Association du Balado Indépendant du Québec in Canada, and the Collectif des producteurs et productrices belges francophones from Belgium.
The alliance aims to improve dialogue between national organisations, share market data, promote best practice and campaign for fairer treatment of independent creators. It will also focus on issues such as legal recognition, equitable platform relationships and access to funding.
PIA President Katia Sanerot said: “The podcast is a global phenomenon, growing everywhere with the same creative energy and the same structural challenges. Some answers will be found locally, but many of tomorrow’s solutions will have to be built together, at an international level.”
AudioUK CEO Chloe Straw added: “Collaboration is one of the key drivers of growth in the podcast and audio industry. It’s exciting to see us come together as a global alliance to share expertise, champion best practice and drive innovation.”
The IPA will meet virtually every quarter and gather annually in person, rotating between member countries. Its first virtual meeting will take place on 17 November 2025 at 3pm CET to set out its initial priorities and working methods.
The alliance is inviting other professional podcast organisations to join and contribute to what it describes as a global effort to ensure a fair, diverse and independent podcast and audio ecosystem.

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UK

Radio Bath celebrates local heroes at first charity awards

Radio Bath has hosted its first-ever Charity Awards, celebrating the volunteers, charities and organisations making a difference across the city and surrounding areas.

Held at The Pavilion in Bath, the event brought together more than 200 guests, including representatives from local businesses, community groups and charities, for an afternoon recognising exceptional contributions to local life.
Supported by headline sponsor South West Business Finance and partner 3SG, the ceremony featured 17 award categories highlighting remarkable acts of service, commitment and community spirit. Guests enjoyed lunch from Tu Mangetout before the awards began.
Over 100 nominations were received, which were reviewed by a panel of Radio Bath Patrons. Partner Dan Smith from South West Business Finance spoke about the company’s pride in supporting the event and helping to shine a light on local charitable excellence.
Radio Bath co-founder Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst MBE said: “This has been a wish of Radio Bath’s for a long time, to celebrate the incredible work that local charities, organisations and volunteers do to support so many. It’s important to shine a light on their hard work.”
Steve Fountain from Radio Bath added his thanks to the event sponsors and the station’s patrons for their ongoing support.
The awards, co-hosted by Radio Bath co-founder Simon McNeill-Ritchie and Toni Green from 3SG, mark a milestone for the station as it approaches its fifth anniversary, further cementing its role at the heart of the local community.

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Ireland

Finger-lickin’ fun as KFC joins Dave Moore on Today FM

KFC has been announced as the new title sponsor of Dave Moore’s weekday show on Today FM.

The partnership, brokered by Media Central, will see KFC feature across the 9am to 12pm programme through sponsorship stings, on-air promotions and digital activity across the station.
With more than 30 restaurants nationwide, KFC says the collaboration provides a perfect opportunity to connect with listeners across Ireland and highlight its menu of lunchtime favourites.
Dave said he was delighted with the new partnership: “I am so excited to team up with KFC. Adding all of these ingredients to the existing menu of great fun, huge tunes and almighty craic on my radio show is a winning combo and I know the listeners can’t wait to tuck in.”

KFC Ireland’s Brand Manager, Casey Refault, said the sponsorship was a strong match for the brand. “Dave Moore’s fun-packed programme is full of laughs and great music, making it a perfect fit for our brand,” she said. “Our sponsorship will get listeners’ appetites ready for lunch as we highlight new menu items and lunchtime favourites.”
Ross McDonnell, Sponsorship Director at Media Central, added that KFC’s involvement would bring fresh energy to the show: “Dave’s show and KFC are a great fit and we’re looking forward to working closely with Core and KFC to activate the partnership across the year.”
Dave Moore on Today FM attracts 198,000 listeners each week and remains one of the station’s most listened-to programmes.

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UK

Juliet Njeri appointed as BBC Regional Director for Africa

Juliet Njeri has been named as the BBC’s new Regional Director for Africa, leading the organisation’s editorial and operational strategy across the continent from its Nairobi hub.

The role gives Juliet responsibility for all eleven African language services and BBC News English for Africa, reaching around 120 million people every week across countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, DRC and Ethiopia.
Juliet will oversee the BBC’s editorial output, business operations, and compliance functions while working with regional and international teams to expand the corporation’s audience and strengthen its editorial presence in Africa.
Jonathan Munro, Deputy CEO and Global Director of BBC News, said: “Strong leadership is critical to our transformation plan so I’m thrilled to have appointed Juliet Njeri as the Regional Director for Africa. Juliet has a wealth of regional expertise and market insight alongside a distinguished career in journalism.”
Juliet said she was “delighted to be appointed Regional Director for Africa” and looked forward to leading the BBC’s talented teams across the continent. “As well as high quality journalism, Africa has an abundance of rich and diverse storytelling that we want to bring to audiences across the region and around the world,” she said.
Her appointment follows the BBC’s restructure of its global operations earlier this year, which introduced six new regional director roles around the world to better connect the BBC with its international audiences.
The BBC’s African services include Afaan Oromoo, Afrique, Amharic, Gahuza, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya and Yoruba, all produced under the BBC World Service.

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