UK

Celebration planned for 50th anniversary of Plymouth Sound launch

Former staff at Plymouth Sound are organising special reunion to celebrate 50 years since the launch of the station.
Plymouth Sound launched in May 1975 and an event will be hosted in the station’s old studios, at Earls Acre in Plymouth, Devon.
The event is on Saturday 17th May, just two days before the 50th anniversary of Plymouth Sound’s launch.
Organiser Gavin Marshall, who is a previous Presenter and Regional Director for the station told RadioToday: “It’s so incredible that we have been able to secure full access to the old studio complex for this celebration.
“It’s the only time this will be able to happen, as the building is currently being sold.
“We have lots of exciting plans to make it an amazing day, and I’d love for RadioToday to help us spread the word, so that old colleagues can join us.”
If you have worked at Plymouth Sound, and are interested in attending, you can email plymouthsound50@gmail.com for more information.

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Ireland

BBC Studios expands partnership with Digitize New Media to represent BBC podcasts in Ireland

BBC Studios has expanded its partnership with digital advertising company Digitize to represent the BBC’s podcasts to the advertising market in Ireland.
Digitize has a longstanding partnership with BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, selling inventory across online and video platforms.
The expanded deal will see Digitize also represent hundreds of hours of premium BBC podcasts in the market.
Ronan O’Loughlin, Commercial Director, Digitize, said: “Our team is so excited to be partnering with BBC Studios to offer their incredible audio content to the Irish market.
“The Irish are one of the biggest consumers of podcasts globally and are very discerning in their tastes, and advertisers are constantly looking for quality, trustworthy content with which to align their brand messaging.
“BBC Studios and Digitize are delighted to be able to join forces to offer this huge opportunity to advertisers.”

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UK

Darius Rucker to join Absolute Radio Country for a new series

Country music singer Darius Rucker is joining Absolute Radio Country to host his own series.
Starting Sunday 23rd February at 7pm, the former Hootie & the Blowfish singer will be presenting four two-hour shows sharing the country music tracks that mean the most to him whilst also sharing his own stories of life as a musician.
Currently in the UK writing and recording for an upcoming project, Darius is also hosting the CMA Songwriters Series at the O2 in March before a UK arena tour this October with support from Jake Owen and The Shires.
Darius said: ‘I wanted to make the most of every minute that I’m spending here in the UK so when Absolute Radio County came calling and asked me to do these new shows I couldn’t say no. Join me from 23rd February when I’ll be sharing stories and songs I love from the music genre that I love – can’t think of a better way to be spending my Sunday evenings…’
Ricky Marshall, Head of Content for Absolute Radio Country said: “We’re so happy that Darius has joined the Absolute Radio Country family for this special series of shows whilst he’s here in the UK.
“He’s a true country trailblazer and our audience have loved his music for years. To get the chance to hear the stories from his incredible career and have him handpick his favourite songs is something really special.”

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