Tuning In Scotland is back, offering a front-row seat to the future of audio. As listening continues to grow and evolve, the morning conference will explore how broadcast radio, digital audio and podcasts are working together in Scotland to deliver scale, build fame and drive results for advertisers.
Kicking things off with a networking breakfast, presentations will cover:
- how new technology is unlocking smarter ways to reach audiences
- the inside stories from stand-out campaigns that will inspire you to amplify your advertising with audio
- the latest from leading broadcasters on how they’re evolving to build the audiences of tomorrow
With limited spaces available, if you’re from an advertiser, agency or members station secure your spot today using the form on this page.
Tuning In Scotland 2026
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Tuning In Scotland
Hear from leading broadcasters, brands and creative experts at Tuning In Scotland 2026
Andy Everett
Managing Editor for Scotland & Wales
In conversation with Global’s Andy Everett, Managing Editor for Scotland & Wales, Heart Scotland’s breakfast team Des Clarke, Adele & Grado will discuss what it’s like launching a brand-new Breakfast Show in one of the toughest markets in the UK.
Charlie Brooks
Director of Digital
audioXi is Bauer Media’s new digital audio product, allowing advertisers to target specific audiences across a network of millions of listeners. This session from Bauer Media Audio UK’s Director of Digital Charlie Brookes will explore the journey behind creating audioXi, what it means for Scottish advertisers and how it’s shaping an exciting future for digital audio.
Danielle Kelly
Commercial Director
Danielle Kelly is Commercial Director at STV Group, based in Glasgow. With more than 18 years at the company, she has played a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative commercial strategies, building long-term partnerships and championing growth opportunities for SMEs across Scotland.
Danielle will join Ewen Cameron, STV Radio Breakfast Show Host and co-host of the STV Radio Football Podcast, and James McLernon, Head of Marketing and Brand at LIME. They will discuss the launch of the brand-new national station in January this year, and how powerful partnerships are driving business growth, with a focus on Lime’s sponsorship of the STV Radio Football Show.
Donna Burns
Head of Insight
Donna Burns, Radiocentre’s Head of Insight, will reveal further evidence of radio’s true impact on performance marketing campaigns. Donna will share new findings from Radiocentre’s expanded research study ‘Radio: The Performance Multiplier – The Amplified Edit’.
During the session, Donna will be joined by Elaine Gilmour, Media Lead at Tesco Insurance and Money Services, to discuss their strategic approach to radio and the results they have seen as part of the research project.
Elaine Gilmour
Media Lead
With 18 years of experience in the media industry, spanning both agency and client-side roles, Elaine Gilmour has built a career focused on delivering results-driven activity and audience-first media strategies. Over the past decade, Elaine has been part of Tesco’s financial services journey, spending ten years across Tesco Bank and now Tesco Insurance.
Elaine will join Radiocentre’s Head of Insight Donna Burns to discuss Tesco IMS’s strategic approach to radio and the results they have seen as part of Radiocentre’s Radio: The Performance Multiplier research project.
Ewen Cameron
Breakfast Show Host
Ewen Cameron is an award-winning radio and TV presenter who now wakes up Scotland as the host of STV Radios Breakfast Show. A passionate football fan, Ewen also co-hosts the STV Radio Football Podcast with Ronnie Charters, where his passion for the game and lively banter continue to resonate with listeners.
Ewen will join Danielle Kelly, Commercial Director at STV Radio, and James McLernon, Head of Marketing and Brand at LIME. They will discuss the launch of the brand-new national station in January this year, and how powerful partnerships are driving business growth, with a focus on Lime’s sponsorship of the STV Radio Football Show.
Des Clarke, Adele & Grado
In conversation with Global’s Managing Editor for Scotland & Wales Andy Everett, Heart Scotland’s breakfast team Des Clarke, Adele & Grado will discuss what it’s like launching a brand-new Breakfast Show in one of the toughest markets in the UK.
James McLernon
Head of Marketing and Brand
James McLernon will join Danielle Kelly, Commercial Director at STV Radio, and Ewen Cameron, STV Radio Breakfast Show Host and co-host of the STV Radio Football Podcast. They will discuss the launch of the brand-new national station in January this year, and how powerful partnerships are driving business growth, with a focus on Lime’s sponsorship of the STV Radio Football Show.
John-Paul Hughes
Executive Creative Director
John-Paul Hughes is a multi-award-winning Creative Director with over 20 years’ experience.
Formerly Group Creative Director at Bauer Media, he’s now Executive Creative Director at Communicorp UK and MindField creative agency.
JP speaks on creativity at events such as AdWeek Europe and IAB Festival, and is also a recording artist and musician; a dual career that underpins his obsession with creating work that has impact and permanency.
Sharing a series of creative principles, he will demonstrate how powerful ideas can cut-through and connect with audiences.
Matt Payton
CEO
The event will be opened by Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton who will give a market overview and set the stage for a morning of insightful discussions.
If you work in advertising, marketing, media, or at a Radiocentre member station — this event is built for you.
Yes, no hidden catches. It’s completely free — you just need to register.
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Definitely. There will be a networking breakfast so come hungry.
Yes, we’ll make sessions available on our YouTube. We’ll send details to everyone who registered once they’re ready.
The cinema is located on the fifth floor of St James Quarter, Edinburgh. For more information on getting to the venue, click here.
We want to ensure our events are inclusive for all so if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements please let elyse.lewis@radiocentre.org know. All requests will be dealt with in confidence.
See highlights from previous Tuning In events below. Watch all past sessions on our YouTube.
Meghan Markle radio show teased at Tuning In 2025
Turn Up the Feel Good - Heart Makes History
Diane Morgan and Sean Carnegie on comedy, creativity, and the power of voice
High Gain Audio - using multiplatform audio to amplify overall campaign ROI
How Magic Radio is ushering in a new era that’s all about the “Glow Time”
Driving in-car audio innovation with Radioplayer’s CEO Yann Legarson