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University Radio York turns off AM service after 55 years

After 55 years of broadcasting on medium wave, University Radio York has made the move from AM to FM. The AM frequency of 1350, which has been home to URY since the late 90s, was switched off on Sunday 25th June. After completing a one year trial during the 2021-2022 academic year, Ofcom approved URY’s […] […]

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WRJB Rebrands As B95 With New On-Air Staff

Community Broadcasting Services relaunched 95.9 WRJB Camden TN as “B95” on June 14. The station continues to feature a Rock leaning Classic Hits format from the 1960s through 1990s now positioned as “The Hive of Classic Hits”. WRJB will also continue to featue Southern Gospel and Christian preaching on Sunday mornings. Terry Hudson has joined […] […]

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Latest ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 initiative launched

Entries are now welcome for this year’s ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30. The 13th annual initiative launched at an event bringing together 30 Under 30 alumni, including event host Tatum McGreal of KISS FM, sponsors ReelWorld, and trustees and members of The Radio Academy. The 2023 list of 30 exceptionally talented young people in […] […]

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The News Agents secures HSBC UK as headline podcast sponsor

HSBC has signed up as headline sponsor of Global’s The News Agents podcast with Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall. As part of the deal, Jon, Emily and Lewis will talk about the range of benefits across the bank, from personal and business banking support to international spending services. Katie Bowden, Director of Commercial […] […]

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Long Island’s Breeze Blows Away

John Caracciolo’s JVC Media has closed on its purchase of Soft AC “93.3 The Breeze” 1440 WLIM Medford/93.3 W227CL Port Jefferson NY from Michael Celenza’s Commercial Assets Inc. for $500,000. With the closing, WLIM has begun simulcasting JVC’s Classic Hits “Big 98.1” W251BY Patchogue/WPTY-HD2 ahead of launching a new format. WLIM will become JVC’s sixth […] […]

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London Greek Radio leads bid for North London DAB multiplex licence

A new consortium led by London Greek Radio has announced its bid for a small-scale digital radio multiplex licence. The group includes Nation Broadcasting, Scout Radio, Kol Radio, and The Beat, alongside industry specialists Ash Elford and Dean Kavanagh. DAB North London Limited says the combination of London Greek Radio’s experience and the diverse expertise […] […]