RadioDays Ireland Conference hears almost 90% of media buyers tune into radio every day
88% of media buyers in Ireland listen to radio every day according to new research by the JNLR Committee and Choose Radio, a group which represents all of Ireland’s radio stations and helps to promote the medium of radio. This figure is even higher than the reach across the population as a whole, which is […]
ISPs must assume their responsibilities for the content they profited from, for years – Robin Gibb
Singer and Songwriter Robin Gibb, best known as a member of the Bee Gees, which he co-founded with his brothers Maurice and Barry, addressed the annual conference of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland today. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Radio: Stayin’ Alive’. More than 100 independent radio station owners, senior management, broadcasters and […]
T&Cs, Hard Sells & Jingles…..its all part of Choose Radio 2014
“Choose Radio” aims to encourage advertisers to invest in radio advertising by demonstrating its creativity, power and reach. Jointly developed by RTÉ and the IBI the campaign will broadcast on all 36 radio stations across Ireland The theme of the sixth annual “Choose Radio” campaign is a playful and imaginative take on the much maligned T&Cs […]
Independent Broadcasters may consider legal challenge to ban on political advertising
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has called for the removal on the ban on paid political advertising on radio and television saying that it was open to challenge in the European Courts. The ban on paid political advertising applies not just to political parties and election candidates but also to organizations, such as trade unions, […]
IBI & RTÉ Radio bring RadioPlayer to the Irish market
Radioplayer Worldwide (RPW), a consortium created to represent the UK Radioplayer platform internationally, announces an intention with Raidió Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) to licence the Radioplayer technology in Ireland for an initial three year term. Following the continued growth and development of Radioplayer in the UK, Norway, Belgium and […]
Beat 102103 wins IMRO Radio Award for Supporting Irish Music Creators
Beat 102103 has won the prestigious IMRO Independent Radio Award, in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting Irish music creators. The regional radio station is based in Waterford and broadcasts to counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow and South Tipperary. The award was presented by Victor Finn, IMRO Chief Executive to Gabrielle Cummins, CEO of […]
IBI Expresses Condolences on the death of Tony Fenton
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the representative body for Ireland’s independent radio broadcasters has offered its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tony Fenton. Chairman of the IBI John Purcell said “Tony Fenton has been a consistent voice on Irish radio since he first graced the airwaves in 1979. His was a […]
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland express condolences to Gerry Ryan’s family
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, the representative body for Ireland’s independent commercial radio broadcasters offers its sincere condolences to the family of Gerry Ryan on Gerry’s untimely death. A great voice has been lost to Irish radio and the entire industry is deeply saddened to lose one of Ireland’s most professional broadcasters. Ní bheidh a […]
JNLR Results put Spring in Radio’s Step
Commercial Revenues need to be where the audience is – and the audience is listening to radio! The Choose Radio Group is urging advertisers to seriously consider the listening habits of their target audience as they contemplate their media spends throughout 2018. The latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations […]
IBI and RTÉ Join Forces to Launch Irish Radioplayer App
Radio listening on smartphones and tablets is set to be transformed with the launch of the Irish Radioplayer, which sees every radio station in the Republic of Ireland available on a single mobile platform. The app, which is available now for free from the iTunes App Store (iOS) and the […]
