Scott Williams makes history as the first voice on Ireland’s Independent Radio on July 20 1989
Independent Broadcasters Welcome Cabinet Approval for Levy Reduction
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 independent radio stations has welcomed the decision by Cabinet to publish amending broadcasting legislation. Included in the Bill is a proposal to reduce the broadcasting levy by up to 50%. The decision delivers on a commitment made to broadcasters following the last General Election. […]
Radio Advertising is helping create success for business
“Radio stations are in the business of creating success stories”, that’s the message from Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio Group. The latest JNLR listenership figures released today show that Irish radio stations consistently deliver audiences of millions to advertisers and brands. Radio continues to be the audio medium of choice for people […]
Independent Broadcasters Welcome Significant Changes in Broadcasting Legislation
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation representing Ireland’s 34 independent radio stations has welcomed the announcement by Communications Minister Richard Bruton to review and amend broadcasting legislation. Chairman of the IBI, John Purcell said: “The Broadcasting Act, when introduced in 2009, set out the legislative framework for broadcasting. In the years that followed […]
Choosing Radio…the driving force behind Crisis Text Line nationwide volunteer campaign
Choosing radio has never been more important for advertisers, with 3.1million people daily tuning in to Irish stations, the impact, power and trust of the medium is at an all time high. Choose Radio, the group supported by all radio stations both public and independent, today announced details of its second research piece under […]
Shortlist revealed for An tOireachtas Media Awards 2019, including Commercial Radio Programme of the Year
The shortlist for An tOireachtas 2019 Media Awards has been announced. Included in this year’s Awards is Commercial Radio Programme of the Year, which celebrates the creativity, diversity and broadcasting talent of Irish language broadcasters on independent radio stations. The shortlist for Commercial Radio Programme of the Year includes: Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feiritéar […]
Irish Radioplayer expanding its offering – Additional channels will offer increased diversity and choice to the audience
The Irish Radioplayer will expand its offering to listeners by adding new channels to the app. The Irish Radioplayer, which was launched in April 2015 with 43 radio stations, is a joint venture between the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) and RTÉ. It enables Irish audiences to access radio stations across the country in one […]
Radio will be a vital lifeline during Storm Lorenzo
With Storm Lorenzo due to hit Ireland in the next few hours the Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IB) John Purcell is urging people to keep their radio turned on to make sure that they have the most up to date information on the conditions in their local areas. Purcell said, “Radio stations […]
Radioplayer expands its reach as it launches in Spain
Radioplayer, the official industry-backed radio platform, is working with Spanish broadcasters to launch Radioplayer España. The Radioplayer app is now in the stores in Spain, with more than 300 stations available to listen to at launch, and more to follow. RNE (the Spanish public service broadcaster), and the main commercial radio groups are all supporting […]
Splanc wins at Gradaim Cumarsáide An tOireachtas 2019!
Splac, Newstalk’s Irish language programme has won the inaugural Commercial Radio Programme of the Year Award at this year’s Gradaim Cumarsáide an tOireachtas. The winners were announced at a ceremony in the CityWest Hotel on Wednesday October 30th. The award celebrates the diversity, creativity and broadcasting ability of Irish language broadcasters on independent radio stations. […]
