Independent Broadcasters of Ireland sponsors GAA Cúl Camps 2009
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), which represents independent national, regional and local radio stations, has announced it will be the broadcast media partner to the GAA’s VHI Cúl Camps 2009. Under the sponsorship agreement, 19 radio stations throughout Ireland will promote Cúl Camps to a wide audience by broadcasting promotional advertisements and competitions to […]
Statement by IBI Chairman John Purcell on the death of WLR FM’s Billy McCarthy
The news that Billy McCarthy has passed away will be greeted with great shock and enormous sadness by his colleagues in the radio industry the length and breadth of the country. Billy was a trailblazer in Irish radio broadcasting, on air from the very start of the industry in the 1980’s. From that time forward […]
Dublin announced as host city for RadioDays Europe 2014
Irish radio stations have united to welcome 1200 radio broadcasters to Dublin. Radiodays Europe, the world´s largest international radio conference, will be held in Dublin next year. The conference, which attracts 1200 delegates annually, will be held in Ireland on the 23-25 March 2014 in Dublin’s Convention Centre. Radiodays Europe is welcomed to Dublin by […]
Politicians Stuck in Middle Ages when it comes to Communicating the Message
Politicians remain stuck in the middle ages when it comes to electioneering and communicating their policies with the local electorate, according to Willie O’Reilly, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. “It amuses me greatly that politicians still think that by sticking their face on every other lamp post that this is an effective way […]
Ireland’s Independent Radio Stations confirm sector’s dominance over RTÉ
“Again and again, the JNLR results confirm what is evident to all of us in broadcasting. Listeners are tuning out of RTÉ and turning on independent radio. Why? Because being located within our local communities independent radio is closer to our listeners and we deliver content that they can relate to”, said John Purcell, Chairman […]
Independent Broadcasters want transparent appointments process for new Broadcasting Authority
Appointments must be based on merit and not political cronyism Mr. Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has said that a clear and transparent process for the appointment of nominees to the new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland must be put in place to avoid any suggestion of cronyism or backroom politics […]
Minister Naughten’s initiative on Broadcasting Levy a Positive First Step in Broadcasting reform
The announcement today by the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten that he intends to bring proposals to Cabinet to dramatically reduce the levy payable by broadcasters to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has been warmly welcomed by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. The organisation said that credit is due to the Minister who is the […]
IBI Chairman calls for a summit meeting with Minister Rabbitte and RTÉ to address the future of Irish Radio
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has called on the Minister for Communications to hold a meeting with the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTÉ to establish a fair and equitable broadcasting landscape for Irish radio listeners. Such a meeting would be the first of its kind. Addressing the IBI annual broadcasting […]
New Broadcasting Legislation establishes clear pathway for future of broadcasting in Ireland – Independent Broadcasters
Appointments to new Broadcasting Authority must avoid political cronyism Mr. Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has welcomed the passing of all stages of the Broadcasting Bill by the Oireachtas today. “The broadcasting bill is the first omnibus broadcasting legislation in many years and is a welcome development which sets out […]
Ocean FM Recieves Award for Supporting Irish Musicians
For the second year in a row,Ocean FM has won the prestigious IMRO Independent Radio Award, in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting Irish music and Irish music creators. The IMRO Independent Radio Award is presented by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) to the radio station which features the largest number of Irish […]
