Response to the publication of the BAI Broadcasting Code on Election Coverage (the Election Code)
In response to the publication of the BAI Broadcasting Code on Election Coverage (the Election Code), Scott Williams, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland said: “The decision to change the moratorium to 2.00pm on the day before the election is a half baked decision which does not redress the imbalance which exists between broadcasters […]
Radioplayer shows that radio can be simple, smart and sexy in the connected cars of the future
Radioplayer has unveiled the Reference Radio, a prototype touchscreen radio for dashboards, designed to show how smart ‘hybrid’ technology can transform in-car listening. It’s the latest move in a series of ambitious partnership projects, aimed at helping car companies and broadcasters deliver a better user-experience in the vehicles of the future. The new car brand […]
No Vision from Political Parties on Development of Independent Broadcasting
Scott Williams Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland expressed disappointment at the lack of vision from the various political parties for the development of the independent broadcasting sector in Ireland. “A strong and vibrant broadcasting sector is the backbone of every democratic society and in Ireland we have a particularly strong tradition of radio […]
All Your Favourite Radio Stations in One Place
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Launch New Website The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the representative body for Ireland’s independent commercial radio broadcasters, has launched a new website www.ibireland.ie which is a resource on independent broadcasting in Ireland and also provides live streams of all its member radio stations in one place. “The broadcasting landscape […]
The Radio Test: Flahavan’s Overnight Oats
Join us on World Radio Day, February 13th to hear the results of the first of its kind multiplatform case study.
Awarding of new licenses for digital television stations to RTE puts commercial broadcasting at risk
Dublin, 24th February 2011: The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) has today criticised the decision by Communications Minister Pat Carey TD to grant RTÉ licenses for five new digital television channels. According to IBI Chairman Scott Williams this decision has given even greater prominence to RTÉ in Ireland’s advertising landscape. Mr. Williams also said that […]
IBI Partners with Down the Blind Side to bring Rugby World Cup to Independent Radio Stations
The IBI and rugby podcast Down the Blind Side have joined forces to bring the excitement of the Rugby World Cup to Ireland’s radio audiences. The partnership begins as Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad prepare for the biggest tournament the game has to offer, which kicks off in England next […]
JNLR iPhone App Launched
Media industry can now access listenership data anytime, anywhere 11th March 2011: The Joint National Listenership Research Figures (JNLR) for every radio station in Ireland can now be accessed through a new iPhone app. The JNLR app has been created to put listenership data at the fingertips of the advertising and marketing community and others […]
IRISH PEOPLE HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF TRUST IN RADIO
Research published by the European Commission today confirms once again that radio is the most trusted medium in Ireland. 68% of Irish people trust radio and this is reflected across Europe where a higher number of people trust radio than any other media. The Eurobarometer study published today shows that 59% of people across Europe […]
Radio doesnt sell space, its sells access to an audience
“Radio stations don’t sell spots, space or airtime, we sell access to audiences” – that was the message from Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio Group as the latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations deliver audiences of millions to advertisers and brands. Radio continues to be the number 1 […]
