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Radio host Katy Johnston joins Scottish Government mental health campaign
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Scottish Government partners with radio host on campaign
Radio host Katy Johnston joins Scottish Government mental health campaign
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/scottish-government-partners-with-radio-host-on-campaign/
about 1 hour ago
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RTÉ radio schedules sport, music and special programmes for St Patrick’s weekend
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RTÉ radio plans music and sport for St Patrick’s
RTÉ radio schedules sport, music and special programmes for St Patrick’s weekend
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/03/rte-radio-plans-music-and-sport-for-st-patricks/
about 2 hours ago
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Elis James and John Robins podcast opens commercial advertising feed
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Elis and John go commercial with BBC podcast
Elis James and John Robins podcast opens commercial advertising feed
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/elis-and-john-go-commercial-with-bbc-podcast/
about 2 hours ago
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Central FM’s Brad Yule will broadcast live for 45 hours to support Strathcarron Hospice
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Central FM presenter plans 45-hour charity broadcast
Central FM’s Brad Yule will broadcast live for 45 hours to support Strathcarron Hospice
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/central-fm-presenter-plans-45-hour-charity-broadcast/
about 3 hours ago
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Better Media has welcomed the government’s focus on social cohesion and the role local and community media can play in supporting it
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Better Media welcomes government focus on local media
Better Media has welcomed the government’s focus on social cohesion and the role local and community media can play in supporting it
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/better-media-welcomes-government-focus-on-local-media/
about 5 hours ago
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Cai Sherlock and Emma Millen are the next presenters stepping into Radio 1’s Friday early slot
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Radio 1 confirms spring Friday early breakfast duo
Cai Sherlock and Emma Millen are the next presenters stepping into Radio 1’s Friday early slot
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/radio-1-confirms-spring-friday-early-breakfast-duo/
about 6 hours ago
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Wynne Evans joins Dragon Radio Wales for special Easter Sunday programme
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Wynne Evans to host Easter show on Dragon Radio
Wynne Evans joins Dragon Radio Wales for special Easter Sunday programme
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/wynne-evans-to-host-easter-show-on-dragon-radio/
about 8 hours ago
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Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening programme on BBC Radio 2 after more than a decade in the slot
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Liza Tarbuck steps down from BBC Radio 2 show
Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening programme on BBC Radio 2 after more than a decade in the slot
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/liza-tarbuck-steps-down-from-bbc-radio-2-show/
about 9 hours ago
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Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme
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Audio Academy mentoring scheme reveals 2026 cohort
Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/audio-academy-mentoring-scheme-reveals-2026-cohort/
about 22 hours ago
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Radio industry bodies outline priorities for BBC Charter Review including funding, partnerships and distinctive content
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Radio industry sends wishlist to BBC review
Radio industry bodies outline priorities for BBC Charter Review including funding, partnerships and distinctive content
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/radio-industry-sends-wishlist-to-bbc-review/
1 day ago
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Four new areas receive small-scale DAB licences as rollout reaches 100 multiplex milestone
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Four DAB radio multiplex licences awarded
Four new areas receive small-scale DAB licences as rollout reaches 100 multiplex milestone
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/four-dab-radio-multiplex-licences-awarded/
1 day ago
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Times Radio secures exclusive UK radio rights to The Boat Race until 2028
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Times Radio wins exclusive Boat Race rights
Times Radio secures exclusive UK radio rights to The Boat Race until 2028
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/times-radio-wins-exclusive-boat-race-rights/
2 days ago
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Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside to host a new Friday mid-morning programme from April
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Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside
Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside to host a new Friday mid-morning programme from April
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/leanne-campbell-joins-bbc-radio-merseyside/
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Bauer Media Audio to sell advertising for BBC podcasts across seven European markets
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Bauer to sell podcast ads for BBC Studios
Bauer Media Audio to sell advertising for BBC podcasts across seven European markets
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/bauer-to-sell-podcast-ads-for-bbc-studios/
3 days ago
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A community radio station has been found in breach of its licence for not providing any local content, whilst 17 others have been found in breach over payment issues
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Preston community radio station in breach for third time
A community radio station has been found in breach of its licence for not providing any local content, whilst 17 others have been found in breach over payment issues
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/preston-community-radio-station-in-breach-for-third-time/
3 days ago
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A new sports radio station backed by former Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith is preparing to launch ahead of the men’s football World Cup this summer
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Zac Goldsmith backs new sports radio station plans
A new sports radio station backed by former Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith is preparing to launch ahead of the men’s football World Cup this summer
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/zac-goldsmith-backs-new-sports-radio-station-plans/
3 days ago
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Community radio groups launch survey to gather evidence on smart speaker access ahead of Ofcom code
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Survey launched on smart speaker access for radios
Community radio groups launch survey to gather evidence on smart speaker access ahead of Ofcom code
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/survey-launched-on-smart-speaker-access-for-radios/
3 days ago
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Global teams from Heart, Capital and Radio X compete at Silverstone in new Sky Sports Formula 1 campaign
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Global brands race in Sky Sports F1 promotion
Global teams from Heart, Capital and Radio X compete at Silverstone in new Sky Sports Formula 1 campaign
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/global-brands-race-in-sky-sports-f1-promotion/
5 days ago
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Heart Musicals will broadcast live backstage from the WhatsOnStage Awards at the London Palladium this Sunday evening
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Heart Musicals to air WhatsOnStage Awards backstage
Heart Musicals will broadcast live backstage from the WhatsOnStage Awards at the London Palladium this Sunday evening
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/heart-musicals-to-air-whatsonstage-awards-backstage/
6 days ago
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It's time for another nonstop 90s radio station as Virgin Radio gets ready to launch a new service on DAB in London
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New station Virgin Radio 90s to launch on DAB in London
It's time for another nonstop 90s radio station as Virgin Radio gets ready to launch a new service on DAB in London
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/new-station-virgin-radio-90s-to-launch-on-dab-in-london/
6 days ago
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Clare FM introduces a new jingle package created by TM Studios
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Clare FM updates sound with TM Studios jingles
Clare FM introduces a new jingle package created by TM Studios
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/03/clare-fm-updates-sound-with-tm-studios-jingles/
6 days ago
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Melissa Thom, Founder & Principal Coach at BRAVA, writes about the growth in audio and the opportunities for radio presenters
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The Audiobook boom and the opportunity for radio presenters Â
Melissa Thom, Founder & Principal Coach at BRAVA, writes about the growth in audio and the opportunities for radio presenters
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/the-audiobook-boom-and-the-opportunity-for-radio-presenters/
6 days ago
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Aviva signs a year long deal to sponsor Claire Byrne’s new mid morning show on Newstalk
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Insurance company settles into Byrne’s new slot
Aviva signs a year long deal to sponsor Claire Byrne’s new mid morning show on Newstalk
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/03/insurance-company-settles-into-byrnes-new-slot/
6 days ago
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Dave Stewart to appear in two-part Jazz Shapers special
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Dave Stewart joins Jazz FM business series
Dave Stewart to appear in two-part Jazz Shapers special
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/dave-stewart-joins-jazz-fm-business-series/
7 days ago
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BBC Radio 3 and Proms Controller Sam Jackson has joined the board of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation
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BBC Radio 3 controller joins Lang Lang foundation
BBC Radio 3 and Proms Controller Sam Jackson has joined the board of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/bbc-radio-3-controller-joins-lang-lang-foundation/
7 days ago
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Katherine Jenkins to host Classic FM International Women’s Day programme
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Katherine Jenkins hosts Classic FM women special
Katherine Jenkins to host Classic FM International Women’s Day programme
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/katherine-jenkins-hosts-classic-fm-women-special/
7 days ago
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ExeDab expands into East Devon as new DAB service launches
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East Devon DAB multiplex service goes live
ExeDab expands into East Devon as new DAB service launches
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/east-devon-dab-multiplex-service-goes-live/
8 days ago
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Magic and Hits Radio return to back Newbury’s summer music racedays in 2026
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Magic and Hits Radio back Newbury music events
Magic and Hits Radio return to back Newbury’s summer music racedays in 2026
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/magic-and-hits-radio-back-newbury-music-events/
8 days ago
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Duncan Barkes is returning to Hampshire radio with a new late-night programme on Nation Easy Radio
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Broadcaster Duncan Barkes joins Nation’s Easy Radio
Duncan Barkes is returning to Hampshire radio with a new late-night programme on Nation Easy Radio
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/duncan-barkes-joins-nation-easy-radio/
8 days ago
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BBC Radio 1Xtra is taking its DJs into a live club setting for the first time with a new London event in April
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Radio 1Xtra launches first club night event
BBC Radio 1Xtra is taking its DJs into a live club setting for the first time with a new London event in April
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/radio-1xtra-launches-first-club-night-event/
8 days ago
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Jackie O has quit her high-profile breakfast show with Kyle Sandilands at KIIS and the show is now off-air
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The end of Kyle and Jackie O Show in Australia
Jackie O has quit her high-profile breakfast show with Kyle Sandilands at KIIS and the show is now off-air
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/the-end-of-kyle-and-jackie-o-show-in-australia/
9 days ago
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New 5 Live series explores changing language norms with Nicky Campbell
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Nicky Campbell launches new 5 Live podcast
New 5 Live series explores changing language norms with Nicky Campbell
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/nicky-campbell-launches-new-5-live-podcast/
9 days ago
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Ballyfermot pupils meet radio hosts after winning signed books
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A morning show prize brings books and smiles
Ballyfermot pupils meet radio hosts after winning signed books
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/03/a-morning-show-prize-brings-books-and-smiles/
9 days ago
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Cornwall’s Rewind Radio has appointed Craig Hicks as Interim Head of Programming and its new Duchy Daytimes presenter
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Rewind Radio names Craig Hicks to lead
Cornwall’s Rewind Radio has appointed Craig Hicks as Interim Head of Programming and its new Duchy Daytimes presenter
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/rewind-radio-names-craig-hicks-to-lead/
9 days ago
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talkSPORT will provide live match commentary from Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 as part of its continued partnership with the charity fixture.
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talkSPORT to air Soccer Aid live coverage
talkSPORT will provide live match commentary from Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 as part of its continued partnership with the charity fixture.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/talksport-to-air-soccer-aid-live-coverage/
9 days ago
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BBC Audio Drama Awards honour actors, writers and landmark programmes in 2026
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BBC reveals winners of 2026 drama awards
BBC Audio Drama Awards honour actors, writers and landmark programmes in 2026
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/bbc-reveals-winners-of-2026-drama-awards/
10 days ago
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Made in Kent Radio will return to broadcasting on DAB across Kent in April after its brand was acquired by Greenwich Media CIC
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Greenwich community station saves Kent radio brand
Made in Kent Radio will return to broadcasting on DAB across Kent in April after its brand was acquired by Greenwich Media CIC
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/greenwich-community-station-saves-kent-radio-brand/
10 days ago
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Lock It In Studio confirms death of Guestimators co-founder Matt Cutler
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Guestimators co-founder Matt Cutler dies
Lock It In Studio confirms death of Guestimators co-founder Matt Cutler
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/guestimators-co-founder-matt-cutler-dies/
10 days ago
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Nation Radio will introduce regional programming across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and has hired former Pirate FM host Scott Temple as PC
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Nation Radio plans expansion to Devon and Cornwall
Nation Radio will introduce regional programming across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and has hired former Pirate FM host Scott Temple as PC
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/nation-radio-plans-expansion-to-devon-and-cornwall/
10 days ago
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UK commercial radio sets new revenue high in 2025
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Commercial radio ad revenue hits ÂŁ747m
UK commercial radio sets new revenue high in 2025
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/commercial-radio-ad-revenue-hits-747m/
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Gambling advertising and sponsorship in Irish Radio
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https://radiotoday.ie/2026/03/gambling-advertising-and-sponsorship-in-irish-radio/
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How radio groups scale their digital content via podcast integration
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https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/how-radio-groups-scale-their-digital-content-via-podcast-integration/
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Why traditional radio brands invest in mobile app features
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https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/03/why-traditional-radio-brands-invest-in-mobile-app-features/
12 days ago
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Matt Edmondson and Mollie King are launching a new comedy crime podcast where they invite audiences to help shape the ending.
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Matt Edmondson and Mollie King launch real-time whodunit podcast
Matt Edmondson and Mollie King are launching a new comedy crime podcast where they invite audiences to help shape the ending.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/02/matt-edmondson-and-mollie-king-launch-real-time-whodunit-podcast/
13 days ago
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RaidiĂł RĂ-Rá will broadcast on FM for 30 days this March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
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RaidiĂł RĂ-Rá extends Gaeilge FM to 30 days
RaidiĂł RĂ-Rá will broadcast on FM for 30 days this March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/02/raidio-ri-ra-extends-gaeilge-fm-to-30-days/
13 days ago
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Irish Audio Awards confirm international jury and March date at Smock Alley Theatre
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Irish Audio Awards name jury for 2025–26
Irish Audio Awards confirm international jury and March date at Smock Alley Theatre
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/02/irish-audio-awards-name-jury-for-2025-26/
13 days ago
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A coordinated push across Global’s stations and digital brands will put its presenters at the centre of this year’s BRIT Awards coverage.
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Global brands to bring extensive coverage of BRIT Awards
A coordinated push across Global’s stations and digital brands will put its presenters at the centre of this year’s BRIT Awards coverage.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/02/global-brands-to-bring-extensive-coverage-of-brit-awards/
13 days ago
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The nominees for this year’s Jazz FM Awards have been revealed by the station this evening.
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Jazz FM announces full lineup of awards nominees for 2026
The nominees for this year’s Jazz FM Awards have been revealed by the station this evening.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/02/jazz-fm-announces-full-lineup-of-awards-nominees-for-2026/
14 days ago
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The Radio Academy has rebranded as The Audio Academy and appointed Nick Pitts as its new Chair.
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Rebrand for Radio Academy to Audio Academy and new Chair appointed
The Radio Academy has rebranded as The Audio Academy and appointed Nick Pitts as its new Chair.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/02/rebrand-for-radio-academy-to-audio-academy-and-new-chair-appointed/
14 days ago
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Bauer Media Audio will take The BRIT Awards 2026 to 63 million potential listeners across Europe as it renews its partnership with the ceremony
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Bauer takes BRITs coverage across Europe
Bauer Media Audio will take The BRIT Awards 2026 to 63 million potential listeners across Europe as it renews its partnership with the ceremony
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/02/bauer-takes-brits-coverage-across-europe/
14 days ago
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