Imminent Threat to Vital News Services on Independent Radio
TD’s and Senators told it is not just RTÉ that needs urgent help Politicians of all parties have been warned about the danger of complacency regarding the future of news and current affairs on independent radio and that many services regarded as essential for the maintenance of democracy are under immediate threat. The Independent […]
JNLR confirms Independent Radio is the voice of Ireland
November 9th, 2023. Today’s JNLR radio listenership report, published by Ipsos MRBI, confirms that listenership to Independent Radio continues to grow. More than 3.3 million* Irish adults listen to radio on an average day, and 3.1 million* listen to independent radio daily. Irish audiences have grown to trust their local & regional radio station as […]
IBI is seeking to recruit a CEO
Would you like to work with and represent one of Ireland’s most successful media sectors? The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) represents the interests of Irish independent radio broadcasters to Government, Regulators, the wider Irish and European media, and the Irish public. It comprises national, regional, multi-city and local radio stations and their digital and […]
Ireland’s Radio Elite Shine at IMRO Radio Awards
The IMRO Radio Awards 2023 rolled out its red carpet to welcome the finest talents in Irish radio from across the island to the gala event at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. This year’s event was hosted by comedian and broadcaster Oliver Callan, and with IMRO at the helm as the headline sponsor, the […]
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Cork’s Red FM’s Henry Condon inducted into PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame 2015
Founder of Cork’s Red FM Henry Condon will be posthumously inducted into the PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame on Friday, September 18th. The PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame is one of the highest accolades awarded by the radio industry in Ireland with nominees chosen by their peers for broadcasting skills and their dedication […]
Despite the competition from on-demand music services radio continues to hold a special place in the lives of Irish people.
Despite growing opportunities to access audio on-demand there is almost universal listening to radio in Ireland. When estimating the amount of time spent listening to audio across all platforms and services, live radio emerges with the greatest share of time spent listening. This is the conclusion from the first comprehensive research of the audio landscape […]
IBI calls for new media charge to be used to strengthen independent and public broadcasting in Ireland
Tuesday, 5 April 2011: The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has called on the Minister for Communications to seize the opportunity to use the new public broadcasting charge on Irish households to strengthen and develop both independent and public broadcasting in Ireland. Mr. Scott Williams, Chairman of IBI said; “Every household has at least […]
