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Full line up revealed for Tuning In North 2024

Radiocentre has announced the final line-up of speakers for Tuning In North taking place next week at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Podcaster Chris Scull, who is best known for creating the podcast about 90s football with Josh Widdicombe ‘Quickly Kevin, will he Score?

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Ayesha Hazarika and Ed Vaizey to host Lunch on Times Radio

Ed Vaizey is to host lunchtimes on Times Radio two days a week, sharing the show with Ayesha Hazarik. They take over presenting duties recently relinquished by Mariella Frostrup and Ruth Davidson.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Inside Bauer’s new HQ at The Lantern building in London

Bauer has officially opened its new HQ in London, housing all of its radio and publishing businesses in one place. Absolute Radio, Magic, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Hits, Scala and Jazz are now broadcasting from The Lantern, near Euston station.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Radio 2 programme Black and Country asks who country music is for?

Ben Earle from The Shires is to present a special programme on BBC Radio 2 celebrating the African-American involvement in country music.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

The radio listening infographic from RAJAR Q1 2024 is here

The RAJAR Infographic is here with all the data you need for Q1, 2024, including All Radio Listening, Average Hours Per Listener and Digital Platforms. See more RAJAR news and observations from the RadioToday team here.

Publication date: 16.05.2024

Online overtakes FM and AM radio listening for the first time in the latest RAJAR listening figures

Brands owned by Global, Bauer, News UK and Nation are celebrating their highest ever listening figures with the latest RAJAR results for Q1 2024, whilst online listening overtakes AM and FM for the first time.

Publication date: 16.05.2024

Ken Bruce still on the up at Greatest Hits Radio latest figures show

The latest weekly audience figures from industry body RAJAR show that Ken Bruce has even more listeners tuning in to his Greatest Hits Radio morning show.

Publication date: 16.05.2024

Ben Cooper to leave Bauer after four years

Bauer’s Chief Content and Music Officer Ben Cooper is leaving the company after four years. The former BBC Radio 1 Controller will leave later this month and a successor will be announced shortly.

Publication date: 14.05.2024

Mentos and KISS Fresh celebrate fresh talent with new Corner Shop Drop series

Mentos has teamed up with KISS Fresh to shine a spotlight on emerging talent, memorable moments and unique experiences. The collaboration involves Mentos sponsorship of KISS Fresh and the KISS Hype Chart, along with the creation of a ‘Corner Shop Drop’ social content series.

Publication date: 14.05.2024

Emotional goodbye from Frank Skinner to Absolute Radio listeners

Frank Skinner said his goodbyes to his Absolute Radio listeners yesterday as his 15 years with the station came to an end.

Publication date: 12.05.2024