Independent Broadcasters want transparent appointments process for new Broadcasting Authority
Appointments must be based on merit and not political cronyism Mr. Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has said that a clear and transparent process for the appointment of nominees to the new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland must be put in place to avoid any suggestion of cronyism or backroom politics […]
Minister Naughten’s initiative on Broadcasting Levy a Positive First Step in Broadcasting reform
The announcement today by the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten that he intends to bring proposals to Cabinet to dramatically reduce the levy payable by broadcasters to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has been warmly welcomed by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. The organisation said that credit is due to the Minister who is the […]
IBI Chairman calls for a summit meeting with Minister Rabbitte and RTÉ to address the future of Irish Radio
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has called on the Minister for Communications to hold a meeting with the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTÉ to establish a fair and equitable broadcasting landscape for Irish radio listeners. Such a meeting would be the first of its kind. Addressing the IBI annual broadcasting […]
New Broadcasting Legislation establishes clear pathway for future of broadcasting in Ireland – Independent Broadcasters
Appointments to new Broadcasting Authority must avoid political cronyism Mr. Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has welcomed the passing of all stages of the Broadcasting Bill by the Oireachtas today. “The broadcasting bill is the first omnibus broadcasting legislation in many years and is a welcome development which sets out […]
Ocean FM Recieves Award for Supporting Irish Musicians
For the second year in a row,Ocean FM has won the prestigious IMRO Independent Radio Award, in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting Irish music and Irish music creators. The IMRO Independent Radio Award is presented by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) to the radio station which features the largest number of Irish […]
IMRO announced as title sponsor for Radio Awards 2017
IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) was today announced as the title sponsor of the Irish Radio Awards. The IMRO Radio Awards will take place at the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny on Friday October 6th 2017. The IMRO Radio Awards recognise the achievements of Irish radio industry personnel both on-air and behind the scenes. In addition to […]
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) tune into Energia
IBI members move to Energia for 10% savings on energy costs Nine of Ireland’s largest independent radio stations have tuned into large electricity savings with competitive energy provider Energia in a new deal established by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) with Energia. The IBI members initially signing up are: Clare FM, Cork’s 96 & […]
“If You Want to Be Heard” – Choose Radio 2013
If You Want to Be Heard is the theme of the fifth 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 campaign will broadcast on all 36 radio stations across Ireland from […]
3 Million still choose radio every day according to latest JNLR results
The latest JNLR results show that radio is still the Number 1 choice for a lot of Irish people. In fact, three million of us tune in to radio every single day and the average adult is listening for over four hours daily. Chairperson of the Choose Radio group, which represents all of Ireland’s radio station’s sales […]
Independent Broadcasters welcomes BCI Guidelines on Lisbon Treaty Referendum
“A Victory for Common Sense” – IBI Chairman Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland welcomed the new Lisbon Treaty Referendum Guidelines published by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) saying it was “a victory for common sense”. Mr O Reilly had repeatedly expressed the concern of independent broadcasters on the Coughlan Judgement […]
