Countdown to Christmas with some highlights from the past year

To mark the countdown to Christmas, we’re revisiting some of our highlights from 2021

Here at Radiocentre, we’ll be counting down with a look back at some of our favourite moments from the past year. Every day between now and Christmas Eve, we’ll be opening a door on our advent calendar. Follow us on Twitter to hear the countdown, or listen below:

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The most wonderful time of the year is here, and this December we're spreading cheer.

Radiocentre's advent calendar is back, with 24 days of highlights it's packed.

Here to launch our festive countdown, is a perfect poem about radio in lockdown.
? Open Door 1 | @HussainManawer pic.twitter.com/9KRrTciik6

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 1, 2021

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On Day 2 of our advent calendar,
we look back at a year that's challenged us.

Through the highs and lows one thing remained, your old friend radio's been playing away.

So as 2021 comes to a close,
here's a taste of radio's prose.
? Open Day 2 of our advent calendar to listen. pic.twitter.com/54nUYLGser

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 2, 2021

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Christmas time is all about giving,
so on Day 3 we're reliving,
how Jamie & Amanda made Shelley's burger van missing.
? Hear @JamieTheakston & @AmandaHolden on Day 3 of our advent calendar. Watch the full video on presenter's favourite on-air moments here https://t.co/KhQVex5oH4 pic.twitter.com/PHSU9rencb

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 3, 2021

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Day 4 we look back on warmer days.
Backing Brilliant Business was the phrase.
We streamed our masterclass live.
Where Simon Devonshire thrived.
Giving insights and tips for businesses UK wide.
They now can take radio advertising in their stride.

?Open Day 4 to hear more pic.twitter.com/akJTZSlGFf

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 4, 2021

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It’s Day 5 let’s peek behind the door.

To see what Linda Yueh had in store.

With the future unclear. It was so good to hear.

Linda’s wise words, click here to listen to more.
?? Open Day 5 to listen. pic.twitter.com/P5g40cDtzL

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 5, 2021

6

An audio brand can boost your ads.

So have no doubt the effect it has.

To prove how great a sonic can be.

We made our Radiocentre identity.
? For Day 6 of our Advent Calendar, take a look at how we built an audio brand. Watch the full journey: https://t.co/JslKgehXRG pic.twitter.com/K4oD9EnNSz

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 6, 2021

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Last month we heard from a top selling artist.

On how radio helped his career since he first started.

So if you want to hear more.

Let’s see who’s behind the door.
?Open day 7 to hear more. pic.twitter.com/00y10UbcA8

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 7, 2021

8

An alien brought some festive cheer,
to the John Lewis campaign we love to hear.
Soundtracking it with her electric dreams,
is Lola Young and her voice supreme.

? Door 8 hears @lolayounggg discuss the 2021 John Lewis ad. Watch the full #TuningIn session: https://t.co/ezWjlXnGeV pic.twitter.com/EB8WUEOZjK

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 8, 2021

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As we open door number nine,
you'll find some wisdom waiting inside,
giving us tactics to boost all our luck,
is an adverting legend whose words you can trust.

? Open today's advent calendar to hear from @LuckyGenerals @andynairn. Watch the full session: https://t.co/rlmh9n8np0 pic.twitter.com/cRoJahlkeE

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 9, 2021

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This countdown is making us feel nice and merry,
Today we hear from the one Dave Berry,
He shares his advice and thoughts on his show
A perfect listen for when you’re feeling low

??Open day 10 and hear from @daveberry_tweet from Tuning In: Advertising in Uncertain Times pic.twitter.com/SJucOyG7Ap

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 10, 2021

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On the 11th day of Christmas
Rachel Johnson gave to me
A five year media forecast
And some views on Channel 4 for free.
? Open day 11 and hear from Rachel Johnson, watch the full session here: https://t.co/5TokAxTtwR pic.twitter.com/4AQbXDmP20

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 11, 2021

12

Over the pandemic radio has been there,
for growing businesses wanting to get on air.
It’s quick, easy and targeted too,
so reach an audience waiting to hear from you.

??Open day 12 and then head to our business hub to get on air at https://t.co/Zwr9IF1io1 pic.twitter.com/H0XeAqWau0

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 12, 2021

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You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
We're telling you why…
Santa Cleese is coming to town!

? Open door 13 to hear from comedy legend @JohnCleese, and then join the 250k viewers who have watched his #TuningIn session, here: https://t.co/SVXRFaZeAu pic.twitter.com/VpaqeRhi7c

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 13, 2021

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In May, every radio station across the nation sang the same song. Broadcasting the same energy & transmitting much needed empathy, radio came together to share understanding, love & hope.
?On Day 14 of our advent calendar, hear the moment that united UK radio #MentalHealthMinute pic.twitter.com/JGpGQFHvRd

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 14, 2021

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On the day the Young Audio Awards return.
Great guidance is what we look to learn.
Young people looking to get into radio.
Just give Jordan & Perri’s advice a go.

?? Open day 15 and catch the full video from the @KissFMUK presenters here: https://t.co/cLTnIYr8k1 pic.twitter.com/r7jA4HDDqo

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 15, 2021

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On day 16 we come to see
Prizes gifted with such glee
Roman, Sonny and Sian in full sight
About which competition winner gave them most delight

? Open day 16 of our advent calendar and see more from some of our favourite presenters here: https://t.co/E0td2V0sz8 pic.twitter.com/4TOaxCFxCL

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 16, 2021

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Today we hear from Johnny Vaughan
At Tuning In, this went down a storm
For those of you who want to know
How to get the most out of your radio and podcast shows.

?? Open day 17 and then watch the full session here: https://t.co/nnHAluw7jG pic.twitter.com/4UZj0DsvDb

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 17, 2021

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Businesses across the land,
can build trust and fame with radio.
A great campaign can send sales flying,
like Santa cheering ho ho ho.

? Open day 18 on our advent calendar to hear how radio is backing brilliant businesses, like White Rose shopping centre. pic.twitter.com/Re70zVW0nh

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 18, 2021

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Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Check out our new APPG video….

? It's day 19 of our Radiocentre advent calendar! pic.twitter.com/5sg4MkvjSo

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 19, 2021

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It's the most wonderful time of the year
There be research-a-flowing
Events will be glowing
And ads to be cleared…
It's a look at a busy Radiocentre year!

Day 20 of our advent calendar looks at some of the work we've been doing on behalf of UK commercial radio stations in 2021 pic.twitter.com/qfqmHq5WRo

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 20, 2021

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Open Door 21 and receive a KISS,
from Rebecca Frank & Elz The Witch,
ignoring young people would be remiss,
so hear their powerful radio pitch.

? Join @0Bex0 & @elzthewitch in today's advent calendar highlight. Watch the session in full: https://t.co/J89q5zcrrK pic.twitter.com/eZyHqDzpVS

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 21, 2021

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The most important part of radio,
is the listener's impact on the show.
For moments that touched the heart,@MissGAtkinson knows where to start.

?? Open day 22 and hear about more on-air moments with listeners here: https://t.co/NtebdLymLT pic.twitter.com/n0oei04iLY

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 22, 2021

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T'is the season to follow a wise man's advice,
telling us which ads have made his list so nice.
With inspiration from around the world,
fly the advertising sleigh with Ralph Van Dijk.

?? Open door 23 and watch the full session here: https://t.co/KCitBgVkzj pic.twitter.com/PUjDQWerAs

— Radiocentre (@Radiocentre) December 23, 2021