CORK’s 96FM RECEIVES A CIVIC RECEPTION
The Lord Mayor of Cork has hosted a Civic Reception for the management and staff of Cork’s 96FM. It was held in the Lord Mayor’s Chambers at City Hall in Cork and was to recognise the work of the annual “Cork’s 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon”. Lord Mayor, Catherine Clancy told the gathering that she […]
Ocean FM wins prestigious European Broadcasting Award
Ocean FM, the local station serving Sligo, South Donegal and North Leitrim, won the Prix Europa in the Radio Drama category for it’s three part play, “Francisco”. The Awards are the most prestigious in Europe and the announcement in Berlin marked a major breakthrough for small independent broadcasters. The entry fought off competition from Europe’s […]
Independent Radio Retains Loyal Listenership in Challenging Year
The latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures shows that Ireland’s love affair with independent radio is as strong as ever. 64.1% of the listening population (2.452 million people) continue to tune in to independent radio on a daily basis in the key 7am to 7pm slot. Expressing satisfaction with the figures, Willie O’Reilly, chairman […]
Independent Broadcasters Warmly Welcome draft Fianna Fail “Independent Radio Stations Bill” as Major Breakthrough
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 local, regional and national independent radio stations, have warmly welcomed the publication by Fianna Fail of draft broadcasting legislation as a major breakthrough in long overdue reform in Irish broadcasting. The proposed legislation acknowledges the public service role played by independent radio and takes […]
JNLR figures send strong message to Minister Rabbitte
IBI Chairman John Purcell has urged Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte to seriously consider the listening habits of the audience as he contemplates the introduction of the new Public Service Broadcasting Charge. Mr Purcell was speaking as the latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that independent radio stations have a combined strength of 67% […]
News and Sports Service For Radio
News and Sports Service For Radio Applications are being sought for the provision of a news and sports service for independent local radio stations in Ireland. The service would require the provision of both read and rip and read content for 18 local stations commencing in May 2010. Further details are available from the IBI […]
Radio: The original social media attracts over 3 million people in Ireland every day
JNLR figures published today confirm that radio remains THE choice for the Irish public when it comes to audio listening. 3.1 million People tune in each day! Despite the fact that listeners have more options than ever before, radio continues to dominate with 82% choosing radio daily. The joint national listenership research conducted by Ipsos […]
Large Cloud Hangs Over critically important broadcasting boards and their decisions – Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Mr. Willie O’Reilly, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has expressed surprise at the legal difficulties which have emerged in appointing members to the boards of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and RTE. “The Broadcasting Act 2009 is a largely excellent piece of legislation that among other thing aims to ensure a wide […]
Consultants tell BAI – RTÉ not the only broadcasters providing a valuable public service: Points out role for public funding of public service content by independent broadcasters
A new report presented to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) by independent consultants Crowe Howarth supports the claims made by independent broadcasters that they should have access to public funding for programming that provides a service to the public. That’s according to John Purcell, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland the organisation representing […]
IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
At a ceremony held at the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) offices in Dublin today, four new IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame inductees were announced. The IMRO Radio Awards celebrated the massive impact all four have had on the radio industry on the island of Ireland. Friends and family of Linda McAuley (BBC Radio […]
