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Q1 2013 RAJARs are in...

Q1 2013 RAJARs are in...

The latest RAJAR figures released today (Thur 16) show that 47.3 million adults or 90% of the adult (15+) UK population tuned in to their selected radio stations in the first Quarter of 2013. This is up by approximately 608,000... more

Sony Awards 2013

Sony Awards 2013

14th May 2013

Commercial radio had plenty to celebrate at the Sony Radio Academy Awards held in Central London last night (Monday May 13th). Absolute Radio’s Christian O’Connell picked up another two... more

The Bay release Wembley charity CD

The Bay release Wembley charity CD

14th May 2013

With help from The Bay, local school St Luke’s C.E. Primary School from Slyne-with-Hest are releasing a charity CD this week, in advance of their historic visit to play at Wembley Stadium in the... more

Bauer Media appoints Owen Ryan as Group Programming Director

Bauer Media appoints Owen Ryan as Group Programming Director

14th May 2013

Bauer Media today announces the appointment of Owen Ryan as Group Programme Director across sixteen Place radio stations in the North of England and Scotland. Ryan will be responsible for leading the... more

Sound Women Reveals Inspirational Festival Speakers

Sound Women Reveals Inspirational Festival Speakers

13th May 2013

Some of the UK’s best audio and media talent, including Fleet Street legend, Eve Pollard, will be taking part in the first ever Sound Women Festival on Saturday 18 May from 1pm, at the BBC Radio... more

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Daily press summary

17th May 2013

Five ways to tell if your streamed music service is radio …or why Google’s All Access ISN’T “Radio without rules”!
Media Week (£)

Why Nick Grimshaw can afford to lose a million listeners
Guardian

POLL: Is Radio 1's loss of listeners good news for the UK radio sector?
Music Week (£)

Rajar Q1 2013: Bauer Media and Absolute Radio share their views
Brand Republic (£)

RAJAR figures show 90% of UK adults listen to radio every week
The Drum

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