Anton Savage is to present the 9-12 midday show on Today FM. The Anton Savage Show will focus on guests and live music. Savage, who is managing director of PR and media training agency The Communications Clinic, has presented The Ray D’Arcy Show and The Last Word on Today FM and 2fm’s Tubridy Show and […]
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Boys and Girls create Choose Radio spots
The latest batch of radio commercials aimed at encouraging advertisers to invest in radio has been created by Boys and Girls. Choose Radio ads are designed to show the medium’s creativity, power and reach. Jointly developed by RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the promos go out three times a day on all 36 […]
Today FM wins PPI top station award
Today FM has been voted station of the year, FM104 music station of the year and Radio Kerry Ireland’s top local station at the coveted PPI Radio Awards. Radio’s outstanding achievement award was, for the first time ever, presented to two people – Lisa Ni Choisdealbha of Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) and RTÉ’s JP Coakley […]
Walsh joins Radio Nova
Neil Walsh has been appointed commercial director at Radio Nova. Walsh was in advertising sales with the Irish Daily Star, a media consultant with Independent News & Media (INM) in South Africa and most recently in media with Mindshare. His appointment follows Mary O’Sullivan’s promotion to Nova’s general manager. Nova is a regional station licensed […]
New pop-up station to promote mental health in Ireland
Ireland’s first all digital pop-up radio station will be launched next week by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. The first of its kind to broadcast in the country, Upbeat On Air has launched the search for Ireland’s most feelgood song as part of its campaign to promote positive mental health and well-being. The campaign will […]
Ocean FM retains licence
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced the decision to award the contract for a local, broad-format radio service for Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal to North West Broadcasting, trading as Ocean FM. The BAI will now proceed to contract negotiations with the station run by Tim Collins successful applicant and further details […]
Ryan to market 98FM and Spin
Kathryn Ryan has been appointed to the new role of marketing manager for 98FM, Spin 1038 and Spin South West. She moves from Dublin City BID/Dublintown where she was marketing and communications manager. She was the co-creator of Dublintown.ie and was instrumental in developing the Creative Quarter area brand and served as festival co-ordinator for […]
Reilly takes charge of marketing at Today FM
Róisín Reilly has been appointed marketing communications manager at Today FM and TXFM, which launched in March, in place of Gill Waters. She joins the station from online retailer Littlewoods Ireland where she was head of PR for over four years. She has over 10 years experience in consumer and charity PR having devised campaigns […]
Newstalk slams RTE's ad ban
A decision by RTÉ to refuse to broadcast an advertisement submitted by Newstalk 106-108 fm is in contravention of its public sector broadcasting remit, the independent station has claimed in a statement issued by its PR agency, FleishmanHillard. “RTÉ’s decision not to accept the ad is motivated solely by its determination to curb the listenership […]
Regionals go with Media Central
Ireland’s first regional radio station, Beat 102-103, has signed up to Media Central, the Communicorp sales house. Media Central, run by Gavin Deans, is also operating airtime, sponsorship and promotions business of Spin 103.8, 98FM, Spin SW, iRadio NE, iRadio NW and Cork’s Red FM. While there have been some cross regional station partnerships for […]
98FM signs new BAI contract
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has signed a contract for a ten-year sound broadcasting service for the franchise area of Dublin city and county with Radio 2000, trading as 98FM. The contract is for a music-driven service for 25-44 year olds. The BAI was represented at the signings by chairperson Bob Collins (right) and […]
Hurson gets Communicorp job
Cliona Hurson will become marketing director at Communicorp with effect from mid-January. She has been marketing director for 98FM and Spin 103.8 for the last 18 months, having previously been marketing manager for 98FM. She will work to CEO Gervaise Slowey, who joined Denis O’Brien’s group from Ogilvy last year. Hurson has a BA from […]
A quarter of Kenny listeners could defect to Newstalk
Research conducted this week by Core Media claims that a quarter of the current Pat Kenny audience on RTÉ Radio 1 is at risk and could move over to his new show on Newstalk. This increases to 52 per cent of Kenny listeners when those who are ‘somewhat likely’ to move channels are included. Based […]
