Independent Broadcasters welcome increase in Sound and Vision Fund
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Willie O’Reilly today strongly welcomed the increase in the Sound and Vision fund announced by Minister Eamon Ryan. “Independent producers are an exciting, talented and cutting edge part of broadcasting. Their inputs are a highly valuable part of quality Irish broadcasting. The announcement to increase the fund […]
IBI Launch Policy Document on Funding of Broadcasting
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) which represents independent national, regional and local radio stations across Ireland today launched a Policy Document on the Future Funding of the Broadcasting Sector. Speaking at the launch, IBI Chairman Scott Williams said: “Broadcasting remains one of the few sectors where unfair competition from a State-owned entity continues to […]
RTE enjoying unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the Independent Sector
The Independent radio sector has held up very well in retaining a loyal audience base and strong advertising revenues despite the recession. This is in spite of the unfair competitive advantage enjoyed by RTE which can promote its radio stations liberally on TV – to evident success for Radio 1. So commented Willie O’Reilly, Chairman […]
Yangaroo Music Ireland launches its digital delivery service to Irish media.
Irish media: Radio, TV, Press and Blogs are invited to sign up on www.yangaroomusic.ie from today to receive future music releases via Yangaroo Music Ireland. Supported by the music industry and the radio industry, the system is now live, and those registered will receive a number of releases before the service becomes broadly available to […]
Local is the new Global – Power of advertising on local radio underestimated
Pearse McCaughey, Group Creative Director, Cawley Nea\TBWA Radio, and local radio in particular, offers brands an opportunity to get closer to their customers in a way which other mediums such as TV and print advertising does not. This opportunity should be capitalised by radio stations in order to maximise their revenues according to Pearse McCaughey, […]
Pat McDonnell Paints Chooses Radio and Wins! Cork Business Wins €100,000 of Radio Advertising
Cork Family Business, Pat McDonnell Paints has won the first annual Choose Radio competition and will receive €100,000 worth of radio advertising. Jointly developed by the RTÉ Radio and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, the Choose Radio campaign was broadcast on 36 radio stations across Ireland for the month of June. Pat McDonnell Paints were […]
Shortlist for PPI Radio Awards 2016 Announced
The PPI Radio Awards 2016 has today announced the shortlist for this year’s Awards. 90 judges, drawn from the industry in Ireland and Europe, judged 282 hours of submissions from the 700 entries across 37 categories. The ceremony will take place at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday October 7th. The Awards, sponsored by […]
Chairman of Independent Broadcasters calls for strengthening of the Referendum Commission
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, Willie O’Reilly has called on the government to appoint a Referendum Commission ‘as early as possible in the forthcoming referendum campaign’ and has said that that government should strengthen the make up of the Commission. Addressing the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Annual Conference today, Mr. O’Reilly said; […]
JNLR figures Confirm Need for Review of Broadcast Funding
The JNLR figures published today reaffirm the need for a review of the broadcast funding in Ireland, according to the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. The latest JNLR figures confirm independent radio continues to thrive across Ireland. Every day more that 2.5 million people listen to independent radio compared with 891,000 for RTÉ Radio 1 and […]
IBI Board member & CEO of South East Radio Eamonn Buttle inducted into PPI Hall of Fame
IBI Board member and CEO of South East Radio, Eamonn Buttle will be inducted into the PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame on Friday, September 16th. The PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame is one of the highest accolades awarded by the radio industry in Ireland with nominees chosen by their peers for broadcasting skills […]
