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Justin Kings, a former news editor at Capital and the BBC, has been appointed as the new Head of the EBU Academy replacing Nathalie Labourdette. He’s been at the EBU since 2009 after leaving the BBC, and over the past 14 years, has specialised in social media trainings for the Academy as well as teaching […] […]

Gaydio has opened the nominations period for its annual Pride Awards. The 2024 ceremony will be dedicated to recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBTQ+ lives in the UK – with a focus on regional and grassroots efforts whilst giving thanks to the unsung heroes within the community. The event launched last year […] […]

A study commissioned by Podcast Radio shows 81% of respondents would be very likely or somewhat likely to listen to a radio station that broadcasts curated podcasting content. The appeal and listener likelihood based on a description of Podcast Radio was measured among a panel of 500 18-64-year-old podcast consumers in the United States via […] […]

Radio journalist, manager and commentator Martin Campbell has sadly died. Martin started his radio journey as a reporter at Pennine Radio in Bradford in the mid 70s, and went on to work in news and speech at Radio Trent, BRMB, GWR, Allied Radio and Talk Radio UK. He spent three years as Head of News […] […]

This year’s shortlist for the Student Radio Awards are out representing a large number of university radio stations around the UK. The main Station of the Year shortlist is between Cam FM, Leeds Student Radio, Queen’s Radio, Purple Radio, University Radio Nottingham and Xpress Radio. Here’s the full list: Best Newcomer Edie Brady – Spark […] […]

Hospital radio service Rookwood Sound is evolving into a health and well-being service and joining DAB in Cardiff. The station held a marathon broadcast over the weekend to mark the changes, and to celebrate 36 years on-air next week. Stephen Allen, Chief Executive of Rookwood Sound, said: “As health care changes as is the need […] […]