Month: February 2024

UK

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes to leave Scala Radio

February 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes to leave Scala Radio

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes are leaving Scala Radio as the station introduces more presenter-free programmes. The station says it is evolving its schedule by having a more music afternoon from 2pm till 6pm, after the Mindfulness Hour at 1pm. Weekday evenings will also offer more music for listeners. […] […]

US

Cumulus Media Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholders Rights Plan To Ward Off Hostile Takeover

February 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Cumulus Media Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholders Rights Plan To Ward Off Hostile Takeover

As a Cumulus Media shareholder intends to increase its holding in the company to 20% of the company, Cumulus has instituted a limited-duration shareholders rights plan to impose a significant penalty on any person or group becoming the holder of 15% or more of their Class A Common Shares without the prior approval of the […] […]

UK

New group music director role for Robert D’Ovidio at Bauer

February 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on New group music director role for Robert D’Ovidio at Bauer

Robert D’Ovidio has been appointed as Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media. The position will see Rob bring the music teams together across Bauer brands, including Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio, collaborating on cross-brand partnerships and initiatives. He’ll be reporting into Chief Content and Music Officer […] […]

UK

BBC Studios Audio appoints two new writers to join its comedy team

February 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on BBC Studios Audio appoints two new writers to join its comedy team

BBC Studios has appointed two new staff writers, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio. Christina and Peter’s year-long contracts will see them working across BBC Radio 4 shows like The News Quiz and Dead Ringers, as well as contributing jokes to any number of the wide variety […] […]

UK

Lyca Radio replaces Sunrise Radio as Asian Achievers Awards radio partner

February 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Lyca Radio replaces Sunrise Radio as Asian Achievers Awards radio partner

Lyca Radio is the new radio partner for the 22nd edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, replacing Sunrise Radio. The brand takes over from its sister station which has been associated with the event until now. This year’s awards will take place on Friday 20th September 2024 at the London Hilton on Park Lane, organised […] […]