Ireland
Celene Craig appointed Chief Executive at the BAI
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has appointed Celene Craig as its new Chief Executive. […]
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The Intriguing Stations of 2021 Challenge
In recent years, my wrap-ups of the previous year’s “Intriguing Stations” have been full of heritage stations that shone through the pandemic, but relatively few sign-ons. 2020’s most-watched launch, WMIA (Totally 93.9) Miami, wasn’t a ratings hit, although the ‘90s format continues to grow worldwide. The biggest FM sign-on of 2020, Classic Hip-Hop/R&B WXBK (the […] […]
ASIA
Malaysia’s 988 FM launches radio drama to welcome Chinese New Year
Malaysia’s Chinese radio station 988 is collaborating with Yee Lee Corporation to usher in the Chinese New Year (CNY).CNY, also known as the Lunar New Year, is believed to be significant to ensure good fortune and prosperity for the coming year and has many religious traditions and beliefs.CNY 2022, the Year of the Tiger will be celebrated on Feb 1. The tiger is considered the symbol of power in Chinese culture.
This year marks the third time Yee Lee is collaborating with 988 as its partner for CNY.Their partnership has resulted in a radio drama titled The Treasure Of Family – The Missing New Year.The drama tells of Gong Xi Nian, who rarely returns home for CNY due to his busy schedule. His girlfriend suggests they go back for the festivity this year. Frustrated, Gong makes a wish for CNY to vanish. His wish comes true and the people around him have no idea what CNY is all about.Delighted at first, Gong then starts to discover that his memories of his parents are beginning to vanish too. He now must find a way to reinstate CNY.All 10 episodes of the radio drama are available on 988 app. […]
ASIA
There’s still time to enter the NYF Radio Awards
Arguably the most prestigious international awards of its kind, The New York Festivals Radio Awards receives entries from stations, networks, and independent producers from over 30 countries around the globe.The mission of the competition is to honour the achievements of the men and women who make up the global audio storytelling community.Entries are judged by the Grand Jury made up of 200+ producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe, including a number from Asia including India, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea.
Entries are judged on production values, organisation, presentation of information, creativity and use of the medium.All entries in the 2022 competition will be judged online by NYF’s Radio Awards Grand Jury. Award-winning entries will be showcased on the Radio Awards winners gallery.To view the 2021 winner’s gallery, visit HERE.The deadline to enter the 2022 Radio Awards competition is February 9, 2022.To enter, visit: HERE, for additional information visit: Rules and Regulations.New York Festivals ®Celebrating the World’s Best Work since 1957 […]
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WFXH Savannah's Marci Stanley-Boger Jumps To WIXV
Cumulus Media Classic Rock “I95” 95.5 WIXV Savannah GA has appointed Marci Stanley-Boger as Program Director. Under her on-air name of ‘Billie Marshall’, Stanley-Boger will also host afternoons at WIXV. She fills the spot held by Don Scott from 1985 until his death in October 2021. Stanley-Boger joins WIXV from the same role at Dick […] […]
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Joy Comes To Spokane
After stunting as “All Christmas 104.5” beginning in early October, Growing Christian Foundation launched Christian AC “Joy 104.5” KZIU-FM Newport/Spokane WA. KZIU-FM debuted its new format on January 1. The station is ID’ing as KJYR, although no filings for those call letters have been made yet. Growing Christian Foundation acquired the former Classic Country “104.5 […] […]