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RAB celebrates 20 years of championing commercial radio

Arif Durrani and Ben Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:30:00 GMT

The success of commercial radio is a testament to the industry's drive and innovation, propelled in no small part by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), which celebrates its 20th anniversary today.

RAJAR Q1 2012: Views from the radio advertising buyers

Maisie McCabe — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

What do today's Rajar results mean for radio stations and advertisers? Four radio buyers give their view on why today's figures are good for most commercial radio groups but raise some questions about digital switchover and the Capital network.

RAJAR Q1 2012: Reactions from the station owners

Maisie McCabe — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Steve Parkinson of Bauer Media, Stuart Taylor from GMG, Absolute Radio's Clive Dickens, UTV's Scott Taunton and Jazz FM founder Richard Wheatly give their views on the latest audience figures from Rajar.

RAJAR Q1 2012: DAB and internet at listening-hours high

Daniel Farey-Jones — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

DAB and internet radio each hit a new high in terms of listening hours in Q1 2012, although DAB's share of radio consumption dropped from Q4 2011, despite the usual Christmas gifting of sets.

Bauer Media, Keys and Gray and Classic FM wins at Sonys

Maisie McCabe — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Bauer Media won three gold awards at the Sony Radio Academy Awards last night, while TalkSport's rehabilitated duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray went home with Best Sports Programme and Global Radio's Classic FM won the Special Award.

Dame Kelly Holmes switches on London digital radio boost

Maisie McCabe — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

London's DAB signal received a boost today when double-Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and broadcaster Colin Murray switched on new digital radio transmitters at the BT Tower.

Jazz FM to drop spot ads for one-day tour operator promotion

Emma Powell — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:20:00 GMT

Jazz FM is set to go ad-free this May Day bank holiday, as part of a sponsorship with UK tour operator Journey Latin America around programming that throws the spotlight on Latin music and culture.

Rajar Q4 2011: Four in 10 adults have DAB radios at home

Daniel Farey-Jones — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

DAB's long haul to widespread penetration has passed a mini-milestone, with four in 10 adults now claiming to own one at home, although its share of radio listening is only at 19.4%, according to the latest Rajar results.

Jazz FM strikes Mishcon de Reya deal

Nick Batten — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:28:00 GMT

Jazz FM is launching a business-themed show sponsored by law firm Mishcon de Reya and presented by the firm's director of business development, from tomorrow (18 January).

Volvo to sponsor Jazz FM snow bulletins

Maisie McCabe — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:44:00 GMT

Volvo has signed a four-month deal to sponsor Jazz FM's daily snow bulletins, which will update listeners on the snowfall at a range of different ski resorts throughout the winter ski season.