BAI’s proposed changes to advertising rules will create unlevel playing pitch, threatening jobs and the viability of independent radio stations
“There is no measured demand from either viewers or advertisers for an increase in TV ad limits so we are at a loss as to why the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is seeking to change the rules on Advertising and Teleshopping. There is no objective basis to these proposals which are ill conceived. They […]
FORECAST REMAINS GOOD FOR IRISH RADIO
The latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations continue to turn up the heat on other media with a combined strength of 85.5% share of the audio market in Ireland. This compares with 8.1%% own music, 4.9% Spotify and 1.6% Podcast. The Choose Radio Group is urging advertisers to “follow the […]
Unique collaboration between RTÉ Lyric FM & Limerick’s Live95 wins Gold at New York Radio Festival
A unique commission from Limerick’s Live95FM and RTÉ Lyric FM has won a Gold Medal at the New York Radio Festival Awards 2015 for its ground‐breaking sound portrait of Limerick. The series entitled As It Lives & Breathes came about as a result of a unique commission from the two broadcasters as a way to mark Limerick City […]
IBI express condolences on the death of 98FM’s Johnny Lyons
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the representative body for Ireland’s independent radio broadcasters has offered its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny Lyons. Chairman of the IBI John Purcell said “Johnny Lyons was a larger than life character. His was a voice synonymous with sport in Dublin for over 20 years. […]
Statement from Independent Broadcasters of Ireland in relation to BAI ruling on advertising minutage
Scott Williams, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland expressed extreme disappointment with today’s decision by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. “The Authority should not have made this decision. In improving revenues for television, they have undermined the viability of many independent radio stations in Ireland.” “While we welcome the belated attempts of the BAI […]
Irish Radioplayer adds new stations
The popular Irish Radioplayer service, developed in partnership by RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), today announced the launch of new stations on the app. The addition of the new stations brings to 54 the number of radio stations available on the Irish Radioplayer and will offer brand new, on-demand content to the audience. […]
Independent Radio increases market share for 5th quarter in a row
Independent radio has 2.449 million listeners each day which is 70% of the population or 7 out of every 10 people. Commenting on the JNLR figures released today, Scott Williams, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) said that independent radio continues to attract increasing numbers of listeners because of its ability to give […]
Independent Radio has the ears of the nation with 2.442 million daily listeners
Independent Broadcasters are celebrating the continued dominance of their sector in the latest JNLR figures released today. More people than ever are listening to local, regional and national independent radio stations across Ireland with 7 out of every 10 people tuning in every day. 2.442 million people are tuning in to independent radio daily compared […]
Irish Radio industry recognises four new IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame inductees for 2018
Each year the IMRO Radio Awards inducts new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The 2018 recipients range from the well-known on-air personality Pat Kenny to CEO of FM104/Q102 Margaret Nelson. Also inducted this year are radio veterans best known for their behind the scenes work Willie O’Reilly and Ian Wilson. The Hall of […]
Ireland’s advertisers underestimating power of radio – IBI Chairman
“Ireland’s advertisers continue to under-estimate the power of radio advertising and are missing a trick when it comes to selling a product or message. The value of advertising on radio is two-fold, there is low ad avoidance and, when used in conjunction with other media drives greater recall among consumers. The failure of companies to […]
