UK

UK podcast company Platform Media bought by PodX

UK podcast company Platform Media has been acquired by Stockholm-based PodX for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2021 by Matthew Sherry and Matt Sayward in conjunction with the 21six Group, Platform Media delivers production, distribution and monetisation for podcasters. Its original content label Folding Pocket has produced The Good, The Bad & The Rugby; Football’s […] […]

UK

Isle of Wight stations unite for small-scale DAB radio bid

Wight Digital Radio CIC has announced its intention to bid for the new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight. The licence is currently being advertised by Ofcom in Round 6 with any new services likely to be on-air at the end of 2025 at the earliest. Wight Digital Radio is made up […] […]

AU & NZ

A labour of passion and love: Happy 30th birthday HAPPY FM.

South Australian community station 90.1 HAPPY FM is celebrating 30 years on air.Members and invited guests marked the occasion yesterday with a special get together at Hotel Crown in Victor Harbor.The station’s new Simian software was programmed so that HAPPY FM’s two afternoon presenters could join the celebrations, whilst still being on-air.Station Manager Ian Wright… Read More
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AU & NZ

Triple M launches Blanket Albany

Triple M Albany is launching a new community initiative, Blanket Albany.From today, the local station is calling on the local community to provide new blankets to assist the homeless as the cooler winter months set in.Triple M Albany Breakfast announcer Atlas Cook (main photo) says “I’m so glad that I can be a part of… Read More
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AU & NZ

ARN considering options in SCA takeover bid

ARN have responded to SCA’s quickfire no to their alternative indicative offer laid out in their AGM a week ago.
SCA said that despite not…
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AU & NZ

RIP Richard Daniel. Radio industry pays tribute

The radio industry is today mourning the loss of Richard Daniel, following his death just two week shy of his 66th birthday.Richard – brother of Glenn and Terry Daniel – started his radio career at 8HA in 1977, later moving to variety of stations in New South Wales, Canberra and Victoria.Glenn – a renowned journalist… Read More
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