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Full line up revealed for Tuning In North 2024

Radiocentre has announced the final line-up of speakers for Tuning In North taking place next week at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Podcaster Chris Scull, who is best known for creating the podcast about 90s football with Josh Widdicombe ‘Quickly Kevin, will he Score?’ and the official West Ham podcast ‘IronCast’ will join Founder of […] […]

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Online overtakes FM and AM radio listening for the first time in the latest RAJAR listening figures

Brands owned by Global, Bauer, News UK and Nation are celebrating their highest ever listening figures with the latest RAJAR results for Q1 2024, whilst online listening overtakes AM and FM for the first time. More people are listening to radio in the UK than ever before, with combined weekly audience for all radio in […] […]

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Mentos and KISS Fresh celebrate fresh talent with new Corner Shop Drop series

Mentos has teamed up with KISS Fresh to shine a spotlight on emerging talent, memorable moments and unique experiences. The collaboration involves Mentos sponsorship of KISS Fresh and the KISS Hype Chart, along with the creation of a ‘Corner Shop Drop’ social content series. Spanning five episodes, the series will offer a look at up-and-coming […] […]

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Ben Cooper to leave Bauer after four years

Bauer’s Chief Content and Music Officer Ben Cooper is leaving the company after four years. The former BBC Radio 1 Controller will leave later this month and a successor will be announced shortly.   Ben joined Bauer during lockdown in 2020 played a part in evolving Greatest Hits Radio, overseeing talent signings including Ken Bruce […] […]

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BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music quit Facebook and X publishing

BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music will no longer post to their millions of followers on Facebook and X in favour of TikTok and Instagram. The stations made the announcements on their respective accounts today (X) and last week (Facebook) saying they will no longer be updating the feeds but will still monitor […] […]