IBI Broadcasting Conference 2010-Agenda
IBI Broadcasting Conference Radio: Stayin’ Alive April 19th & 20th 2010 Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane Dublin 8 IBI Broadcasting Conference 2010-Agenda
2FM listenership hits all time low while public money used to support it reaches an all – time high: at least €11.6 million in 2 years to prop up ailing station. Time for Change says IBI as Ireland’s independent radio dominates in JNLR listenership figures
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has called on the new Minister for Communications to urgently address the waste of precious public resources used to prop up RTÉ 2FM and ensure that action is taken to support real public service broadcasting. The call comes in the wake of the publication of the latest radio listenership […]
Radio continues to win the hearts and ears of the nation
The latest JNLR figures published today confirm Irish radio’s stronghold on the hearts & ears of Irish audiences with more than 3 million people tuning into Irish radio on a daily basis. Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio group which represents all of Ireland’s radio stations to help promote radio said “there is […]
Local Radio Stations Finalise GAA Broadcasting Rights Deal
Photo: Michelle Ghee. www.gphotos.ie The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) today finalised a broadcasting rights deal with the GAA. The agreement will see 20 local radio stations broadcasting to 26 counties throughout Ireland, providing live GAA match commentary and updates on GAA events to their listeners. Joao Soares, […]
RadioDays Ireland Conference hears almost 90% of media buyers tune into radio every day
88% of media buyers in Ireland listen to radio every day according to new research by the JNLR Committee and Choose Radio, a group which represents all of Ireland’s radio stations and helps to promote the medium of radio. This figure is even higher than the reach across the population as a whole, which is […]
ISPs must assume their responsibilities for the content they profited from, for years – Robin Gibb
Singer and Songwriter Robin Gibb, best known as a member of the Bee Gees, which he co-founded with his brothers Maurice and Barry, addressed the annual conference of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland today. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Radio: Stayin’ Alive’. More than 100 independent radio station owners, senior management, broadcasters and […]
T&Cs, Hard Sells & Jingles…..its all part of Choose Radio 2014
“Choose Radio” aims to encourage advertisers to invest in radio advertising by demonstrating its creativity, power and reach. Jointly developed by RTÉ and the IBI the campaign will broadcast on all 36 radio stations across Ireland The theme of the sixth annual “Choose Radio” campaign is a playful and imaginative take on the much maligned T&Cs […]
Independent Broadcasters may consider legal challenge to ban on political advertising
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has called for the removal on the ban on paid political advertising on radio and television saying that it was open to challenge in the European Courts. The ban on paid political advertising applies not just to political parties and election candidates but also to organizations, such as trade unions, […]
IBI & RTÉ Radio bring RadioPlayer to the Irish market
Radioplayer Worldwide (RPW), a consortium created to represent the UK Radioplayer platform internationally, announces an intention with Raidió Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) to licence the Radioplayer technology in Ireland for an initial three year term. Following the continued growth and development of Radioplayer in the UK, Norway, Belgium and […]
Beat 102103 wins IMRO Radio Award for Supporting Irish Music Creators
Beat 102103 has won the prestigious IMRO Independent Radio Award, in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting Irish music creators. The regional radio station is based in Waterford and broadcasts to counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow and South Tipperary. The award was presented by Victor Finn, IMRO Chief Executive to Gabrielle Cummins, CEO of […]
