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Christian O’Connell: Man on Wireless

21st February 2012

Absolute Radio presenter Christian O’Connell is set to stage a unique and never-seen or heard before radio event – Man on Wireless. Two shows in one – it’s an unscripted 60... more

Smooth Radio announces Aviva as weekend breakfast sponsor

20th February 2012

Aviva is set to become the new sponsor of Smooth Radio’s Weekend Breakfast Show hosted by Pat Sharp. The arrangement begins on 3rd March 2012 and Aviva will utilise the sponsorship of the... more

Radio 1 and the commercial sector

13th February 2012

Commercial broadcasters have long been wary of BBC Executives bearing gifts, but the comments by Radio 1 controller, Ben Cooper, in last week’s mediaguardian (interview Feb 6) seemed to herald a... more

Jazz FM and FT Weekend renew sponsorship deal

10th February 2012

The FT Weekend has renewed its sponsorship of Jazz FM’s Friday evening show, Welcome to the Weekend, presented by former Sky News Business Editor, Michael Wilson. Welcome to the Weekend with FT... more

brmb’s Birmingham Walkathon will this year be renamed “Walk for Harry”

9th February 2012

brmb’s Birmingham Walkathon will this year be renamed “Walk for Harry” in memory of, and as a tribute to, local boy Harry Moseley, who sadly died from cancer aged 11 years in October... more

Absolute Radio poaches Breakfast star from Global Radio’s Heart West Country

8th February 2012

Absolute Radio has added a rising star from Heart to its daytime presenter line-up – Andy Bush joins the national broadcaster to host weekday afternoons and weekend programming. Currently the... more

Bauer Media invests in talent with launch of Bauer Radio Academy

8th February 2012

Bauer Media announces a significant investment in its staff development with the launch of the Bauer Radio Academy. The Bauer Radio Academy will act as an umbrella brand for the training,... more