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Radioplayer explores partnership potential at NAB Show in USA

Radioplayer, the broadcaster-backed radio platform with roots in Europe, is exhibiting at the NAB Show in Las Vegas for the first time. Members of the Radioplayer team have been invited to speak at the conference, which is one of the biggest media trade shows in the world, taking place from April 8th – 11th. Radioplayer […]

No Fake News Here: Resilient Radio Reigns Supreme

Factual & quality content delivered immediately are just two of many reasons why radio continues to dominate the audio landscape in Ireland.” That’s the message from Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio Group. The latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations consistently deliver audiences of millions to advertisers and brands. […]

Radioplayer to launch in Denmark

Radioplayer Worldwide has signed a licensing agreement with Danish broadcasters, to form Radioplayer Denmark. The new collaboration will use Radioplayer technology, designed and developed in partnership with broadcasters worldwide over the past eight years; enabling Danes to access radio stations across the country, with high quality sound, all in one place. Denmark will become the […]

Radioplayer launches new data feed for car companies

Radioplayer, the non-profit radio platform backed by broadcasters around the world, is launching a new way for car companies to access official metadata about radio stations. Manufacturers can now improve their in-car radio interfaces by adding rich metadata like streams, logos, now-playing information, and podcasts via a feed using the brand new RadioDNS ‘ClientID’ standard. […]

2019 Oireachtas Media Awards – Call for Nominations

An tOireachtas today (July 17th, 2019) announced the opening of the Nominations Process for the Oireachtas Media Awards.   The Awards, which are presented annually, are recognised as a mark of excellence in Irish language broadcasting.  Two new categories, sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, have been added to the 2019 list of awards and […]

Próiseas Ainmniúcháin Ghradaim Chumarsáide Oscailte

D’fhógair An tOireachtas inniu, 17 Iúil 2019, go raibh an próiseas ainmniúcháin do Ghradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais 2019 oscailte.  Marc aitheantais is ea Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais ar shár-chaighdeán i gcomhthéacs cláir Ghaeilge in earnáil na cumarsáide.  I mbliana, le tacaíocht úr ó Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann, tá réimse na ngradam á leathnú amach agus […]

Independent Broadcasters Welcome Cabinet Approval for Levy Reduction

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 independent radio stations has welcomed the decision by Cabinet to publish amending broadcasting legislation. Included in the Bill is a proposal to reduce the broadcasting levy by up to 50%. The decision delivers on a commitment made to broadcasters following the last General Election. […]

Radio Advertising is helping create success for business

  “Radio stations are in the business of creating success stories”, that’s the message from Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio Group. The latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations consistently deliver audiences of millions to advertisers and brands. Radio continues to be the audio medium of choice for people […]

Independent Broadcasters Welcome Significant Changes in Broadcasting Legislation

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 independent radio stations has welcomed the announcement by Communications Minister Richard Bruton to review and amend broadcasting legislation. Chairman of the IBI, John Purcell said: “The Broadcasting Act, when introduced in 2009, set out the legislative framework for broadcasting. In the years that followed […]