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MKFM CEO Darren Dorrington to step down from his radio station role

CEO Darren Dorrington is leaving MKFM in Milton Keynes after 12 years running the business. Darren started the station on DAB Digital Radio in 2013, personally funding the initial launch. Following a campaign to bring local radio back to FM in Milton Keynes, Darren secured a debate in Parliament with local MP Iain Stewart on […] […]

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Blue Sky Radio puts former Signal presenter Lee Finan on weekdays

Former Signal Radio presenter Lee Finan is hosting a new weekday afternoon show on Blue Sky Radio. The station, which is on DAB in Staffordshire and Cheshire, launched earlier this year with local presenters including Dave Johnson, Kevin Fernihough and Jason Hardy. Lee already hosts a Saturday lunchtime show on Blue Sky Radio and the […] […]

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Big Top 40 Chart show producer Craig Kingham leaves after 1200 number 1 songs

Craig Kingham, a producer on the Big Top 40 chart show has left after almost 24 years. He started on the show as the Pepsi Chart in 2000 and has worked on a variety of other output at Global and its predecessors, including Gold and 95.8 Capital FM. Craig has worked with a whole host […] […]

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New Adthos tech can create a fully produced radio ad from a picture

The Adthos AI Audio Platform can now turn a picture into a fully produced audio ad. With this latest innovation, users can now generate a complete audio ad simply by uploading a picture such as a product image, billboard ad, or even a photo of a storefront. This feature leverages the latest AI technology to […] […]

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Former BBC Radio Solent presenter Alex Dyke joins Wave 105

Alex Dyke is heading back to commercial radio and joining the team at Wave 105 following his exit from BBC Radio Solent. He’ll be hosting a special three hour rock show on Boxing Day called Yacht Rock. Alex recently left BBC Radio Solent as a result of the BBC’s Digital First plan which made dozens […] […]

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Signal Radio’s Stoke on Trent building up for sale by Bauer Media Group

Signal 1’s office and studio complex in Stoke-on-Trent is on the market for £600,000. The building, at 67 to 73 Stoke Road, has been the home of Signal since it launched in 1983, but will be vacated in the new year, with all personnel moving out. Bauer says the broadcasting team is moving to Birmingham […] […]