Independent Radio providing more choice to listeners – JNLR
Independent radio not only has more listeners than other radio but radio as a medium is more trusted than any other “Today’s JNLR figures confirm the strength and success of the independent radio sector – we are the primary choice of Irish radio listeners”, said Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. “We […]
CHOOSE RADIO 2012: €100,000 of Radio Advertising to be Won
We’re Irish and We Listen to the Radio more than Anyone Else in the Whole Wide World is the theme of the fourth annual Choose Radio campaign, which aims to encourage advertisers to invest in radio advertising by demonstrating its power and reach. Jointly developed by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTÉ Radio, the […]
Independent Broadcasters support the Big Sing
The 2.5 million listeners of independent radio in Ireland are being urged to tune in to their local radio station at 2.45pm tomorrow to add their voices to the Big Sing 2008. The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) are lending their support to the Big Sing – an attempt by school children in Ireland and […]
Coughlan Judgement Gives Power without Responsibilty – IBI Chairman
A rerun of the Lisbon Referendum brings the interpretations of the Coughlan Judgement back into focus and will require broadcasters in Ireland to think carefully when it comes to covering the ensuing debate according to Willie O Reilly, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. “The Coughlan Judgement requires that ‘the scales should be held […]
JNLR figures confirm dominance of independent radio – 2.5 million listeners tune in every day
“Today’s JNLR figures reflect the huge connection independent radio enjoys with its listeners. That connection is driven by the commitment of independent radio to programmes and content which provide an important public service to the communities in which we broadcast. Over 1,320 hours of public service content is broadcast by independent radio stations each week […]
Independent Broadcasters welcome increase in Sound and Vision Fund
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Willie O’Reilly today strongly welcomed the increase in the Sound and Vision fund announced by Minister Eamon Ryan. “Independent producers are an exciting, talented and cutting edge part of broadcasting. Their inputs are a highly valuable part of quality Irish broadcasting. The announcement to increase the fund […]
IBI Launch Policy Document on Funding of Broadcasting
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) which represents independent national, regional and local radio stations across Ireland today launched a Policy Document on the Future Funding of the Broadcasting Sector. Speaking at the launch, IBI Chairman Scott Williams said: “Broadcasting remains one of the few sectors where unfair competition from a State-owned entity continues to […]
RTE enjoying unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the Independent Sector
The Independent radio sector has held up very well in retaining a loyal audience base and strong advertising revenues despite the recession. This is in spite of the unfair competitive advantage enjoyed by RTE which can promote its radio stations liberally on TV – to evident success for Radio 1. So commented Willie O’Reilly, Chairman […]
Yangaroo Music Ireland launches its digital delivery service to Irish media.
Irish media: Radio, TV, Press and Blogs are invited to sign up on www.yangaroomusic.ie from today to receive future music releases via Yangaroo Music Ireland. Supported by the music industry and the radio industry, the system is now live, and those registered will receive a number of releases before the service becomes broadly available to […]
Local is the new Global – Power of advertising on local radio underestimated
Pearse McCaughey, Group Creative Director, Cawley Nea\TBWA Radio, and local radio in particular, offers brands an opportunity to get closer to their customers in a way which other mediums such as TV and print advertising does not. This opportunity should be capitalised by radio stations in order to maximise their revenues according to Pearse McCaughey, […]
