Choosing Radio…the driving force behind Crisis Text Line nationwide volunteer campaign
Choosing radio has never been more important for advertisers, with 3.1million people daily tuning in to Irish stations, the impact, power and trust of the medium is at an all time high. Choose Radio, the group supported by all radio stations both public and independent, today announced details of its second research piece under […]
Shortlist revealed for An tOireachtas Media Awards 2019, including Commercial Radio Programme of the Year
The shortlist for An tOireachtas 2019 Media Awards has been announced. Included in this year’s Awards is Commercial Radio Programme of the Year, which celebrates the creativity, diversity and broadcasting talent of Irish language broadcasters on independent radio stations. The shortlist for Commercial Radio Programme of the Year includes: Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feiritéar […]
Irish Radioplayer expanding its offering – Additional channels will offer increased diversity and choice to the audience
The Irish Radioplayer will expand its offering to listeners by adding new channels to the app. The Irish Radioplayer, which was launched in April 2015 with 43 radio stations, is a joint venture between the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) and RTÉ. It enables Irish audiences to access radio stations across the country in one […]
Radio will be a vital lifeline during Storm Lorenzo
With Storm Lorenzo due to hit Ireland in the next few hours the Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IB) John Purcell is urging people to keep their radio turned on to make sure that they have the most up to date information on the conditions in their local areas. Purcell said, “Radio stations […]
Radioplayer expands its reach as it launches in Spain
Radioplayer, the official industry-backed radio platform, is working with Spanish broadcasters to launch Radioplayer España. The Radioplayer app is now in the stores in Spain, with more than 300 stations available to listen to at launch, and more to follow. RNE (the Spanish public service broadcaster), and the main commercial radio groups are all supporting […]
Splanc wins at Gradaim Cumarsáide An tOireachtas 2019!
Splac, Newstalk’s Irish language programme has won the inaugural Commercial Radio Programme of the Year Award at this year’s Gradaim Cumarsáide an tOireachtas. The winners were announced at a ceremony in the CityWest Hotel on Wednesday October 30th. The award celebrates the diversity, creativity and broadcasting ability of Irish language broadcasters on independent radio stations. […]
IBI Express Condolences on the death of Gay Byrne
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, the representative body for Ireland’s independent radio broadcasters offers its sincere condolences to the family of Gay Byrne on his passing. IBI Chairman John Purcell said, “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. […]
New Commission must recognise that RTÉ is not the only provider of Public Service Broadcasting
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 independent radio stations, has cautiously welcomed the planned establishment of a Commission on the Future Funding of Irish Public Service Broadcasting, but says that RTÉ is not the only broadcaster producing public service content. The Commission announced by Minister for Communications Richard Bruton TD […]
Irish Radioplayer adds new stations
The popular Irish Radioplayer service, developed in partnership by RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), today announced the launch of new stations on the app. The addition of the new stations brings to 58 the number of radio stations available on the Irish Radioplayer and will offer brand new, on-demand content to the audience. […]
Radio on the Brink – Communicating through Covid19
“Local and regional radio must be kept broadcasting at this time” “Thank you for your service, it is where people of all ages can expect to hear facts only and current relevant information is an extremely important factor in the war on Covid-19.” These statements are just a sample of responses I’ve received this weekend […]
