UK

Radio Academy seeks two new industry trustees

The Radio Academy is inviting members to put themselves forward for two vacancies on its Board of Trustees.

The organisation, soon to be known as the Audio Academy, says it is looking for candidates with wide industry experience who want to help shape the future of the UK audio sector.
The role involves guiding the Academy’s strategy and ensuring its work continues to support people working across radio, podcasting and wider audio. Trustees also oversee delivery of the Academy’s major events and programmes and help ensure the charity provides value to its members and the industry.
Members from all backgrounds are encouraged to express an interest, with the Academy highlighting its ambition to reflect the full range of voices and experiences across the UK. It describes the positions as a chance to champion talent, influence policy and contribute to development across the audio sector.
The Academy says it wants to hear from anyone who cares deeply about audio and believes they can play a part in supporting the community it represents.

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UK

Global celebrates radio and podcasts at new awards

Global has unveiled the winners of its first Global Player Awards this year, recognising the artists and podcasters most listened to across its radio network and Global Player.

The awards are based solely on listening data from Global’s platforms, and
A new category, the Two Billion Listens Award, has been introduced to acknowledge artists who achieved more than two billion listens across Global stations and on Global Player.
Ed Sheeran, Teddy Swims and Myles Smith all reached the benchmark.
Ed Sheeran thanked listeners for helping him surpass the total, saying he was grateful for the support shown during his career. Teddy Swims also expressed thanks to fans, while Myles Smith highlighted the contribution of both audiences and Global’s radio teams.
Global’s brands have also named their biggest breakthrough acts. Capital recognises Alex Warren, while Capital XTRA awards MOLIY. Radio X’s breakthrough winner is Sombr and Capital Dance names Chrystal.
MOLIY said she was thankful to listeners and supporters of her music and looked ahead to next year.
Elton John receives the Global Player Awards Legend title, marking more than two decades of continued influence and sustained listening across Global’s stations. Elton thanked Global and the generations of fans who continue to enjoy his music.
Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s track I Had Some Help is named the most listened to song on Global Player this year.
In podcasting, Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files with Jamie Rubin is named Biggest New Podcast, with Christiane thanking listeners for their support. The News Agents is confirmed as the most listened to podcast on Global Player and takes Best Podcast Show.
Ashley Tabor-King says the awards reflect what audiences choose to listen to, and congratulated Ed, Myles and Teddy on reaching two billion listens.
The company previous ran the Global Awards from 2018 to 2024.

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AU & NZ

That was the mega radio year that was

In this edition of the Radio Today podcast, we wrap up a busy year in radio, podcasting and audio, as Jen Seyderhelm reveals the stories that resonated with you most in 2025. We also hear from Simon Kennedy, President of The Australian Association of Voice Actors, who recently headed to Canberra to campaign for AI… Read More
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AU & NZ

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Skeletons’ makes a bone-chilling debut – RCS Media Monitors

By Peter Tuskan of RCS Media Monitors
Chart Highlights  ––  11 December 2025
Heating Up: Ed Sheeran’s ‘Skeletons’ debuts at #31
New Leader: RAYE claims radio’s top spot…
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AU & NZ

Nova listener wins a car as Fitzy, Wippa & Kate take their show on the road

This week, Nova’s Fitzy, Wippa & Kate Ritchie took their show on the road for a special outside broadcast at Sydney City Kia in Alexandria. The highlight of the morning was gifting a brand-new Kia to one lucky Nova listener. The showroom was buzzing with fans who were eager for their chance to win the… Read More
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AU & NZ

Podding on: No rest for these festive besties

Too much Christmas is never enough Liam Renton and Ness Gibson. The festive besties and Christmas Podding hosts are bunkered down in a sparkly cave this week, delivering daily podcast episodes just in time for Christmas. While Australian radio shows are wrapping up for 2025 and  taking their extended Christmas holidays, this pair get to… Read More
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