BBC Radio 1 Falls Silent Due to Technical Glitch

Whilst technically glitches can occur, the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show was unfortunate to suffer a complete failure for 30 seconds this morning (4/02/20). The exact cause of the glitch is unknown, but it is understood that a full reboot was required to recommence programming. Whilst the reboot took place, there was nothing that presenter…Read moreRead more

News Round-Up (01/06/2018)

Recent stories from the radio world: Two new community radio licenses have been awarded. Radio Mac will broadcast to Bradford, and will be aimed at Muslim and other ethnic minority groups. Rush FM is aimed at younger audiences, and will broadcast to the Farnborough area of Hampshire. Greg James and Nick Grimshaw are to swap…Read moreRead more

Latest Audience Figures Report Growth In Digital Listening

The RAJAR Q1 2018 audience figures has reported a growth in digital listeners, with 50% of listening done via digital platforms (including DAB, digital TV, and online). A number of digital only stations have increased in popularity: Heart 80s now reaches 1.4 million listeners, but Absolute Radio 80s (with a smaller coverage area) remains the…Read moreRead more