Month: November 2024

Radio News Hub has hired Ricky Durkin as Head of Content and Dave McMullan as News Editor.
Former Programme Director at Real Radio Yorkshire and Heart Yorkshire Ricky Durkin will join the team in January from BFBS Radio.
Dave McMullan will join in November as News Editor. He has most recently been running the newsroom at BBC Asian Sounds, and prior to that produced the Radio 4 Today Programme as well as roles at Sky News and GMG.
Ricky Durkin said: “I’ve followed Radio News Hub since the very beginning, and it’s grown into an exciting, dynamic company. I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in; being part of the team and helping it to grow even more!”
Dave McMullan said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Radio News Hub at such an exciting time in its growth. With its new state of the art premises in Leeds, it’s got an ambitious team of journalists eager to tell stories and explain a complicated world to a diverse group of stations worldwide.
“It couldn’t be a better time to return to my first love, commercial radio.”
RNH Directors Stephanie Otty and Jamie Fletcher said: “Ricky and Dave bring a wealth of experience to the team and their appointment is reflective of our growth ambitions. We cannot wait to have them both on board.”
The timing of the new appointments follows the opening of the new Sassy+ studio space in the centre of Leeds.
On June 1st this year, Sassy Create, RNH and Through the I came together to form Sassy+. With offices in London, Elstree and Leeds, the company employs more than 80 members of staff.
Sassy+’s partnership portfolio includes Audible, LinkedIn, ABB, Aston Martin, JLR, Disney, Universal, Paramount Pictures, TikTok, Boots and more.

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Anyone who worked for Radio Tees or TFM are invited to join in a reunion to mark the 50th anniversary since the service launched.

Radio Tees started on 257 in 1975 and turns 50 next year.
Dave Roberts and Richard Kell are organising the event on Friday 27th June 2025 at 6pm at Leonardo Hotel in Middlesbrough.
They write: “Join us for a blast from the past at the Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough as we celebrate half a century of memories, music, and good times.
“Get ready to reconnect with old friends, and make new memories that will last another 50 years.
“Don’t miss out on this special event filled with laughter, nostalgia, and maybe a few surprises along the way. See you there!
“Ticket price includes buffet and there’s also the chance to book rooms at a discounted rate with details coming soon. Please note this event is for past Staff of Radio Tees / TFM on Teesside and partners are welcome.”
Grab your tickets from tfm257.co.uk.

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Global has appointed Shahlaa Tahira as the new Director of Industry Partnerships and Careers at the Global Academy.
Shahlaa started her broadcasting career at CapitalXtra in 2012 and says she is happy to be back at the company.
She told RadioToday: “Taking this position at the Global Academy is an extremely exciting opportunity.
“I have spent the last 12 years producing content for young hard to reach audiences and knowing that I am their bridge into the media industry fills me with joy.
“These 16-19 year olds are extremely talented and I can’t wait for the industry to see what they bring to the table.”
Her Executive Producer credits include BBC Pop, Global and Bauer, plus branded content such as Primark, Pampers, 4 Music, The Roundhouse, Reprezent, Rinse FM and more.
After co-hosting BBC Radio 1Xtra Talks a few years ago, she released season three of Badass Mums the Podcast (23) and is in pre production for Season 4 of ‘Love Yours, An Experimental Podcast’ which just received an international commission from India’s KuKu FM.
Shahlaa is also a qualified (PGCE) Media Teacher and often runs Seminars, Workshops and appears on Panels.

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