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Blog: What the traitors can remind us about the power of radio…

Oct 8, 2026

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Views from the studio: “I come from the land downunder…”

Sep 28, 2026
Your monthly 'column' from our resident MVO Greg Marston who's currently in a land downunder
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Radio stations warned over rush to AI software

Sep 16, 2026
Stations are being urged to consider support, security and maintenance before relying on AI generated broadcast software
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Views from the studio… “Last month as you recall…”

Aug 25, 2026
It's time to cross over to voice-over artist Greg Marston for his monthly article, with a view from the studio for August
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Views from the studio…  “And now, a word from our sponsor”

Jul 30, 2026
It's time to cross over to voice-over artist Greg Marston for his monthly article, with another view from the studio
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Opinion: Shaping the future of trusted audio advertising

Jul 10, 2026
Radiocentre's new Head of Advertising Clearance, Jo Verrill, writes about trust in advertising as she settles in to her new role
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The BBC’s Policy on the use of AI in Music

Jul 6, 2026
Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, writes about the use of AI in music at the BBC
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Views from the studio… Artificial voices in a human world

Jun 23, 2026
Everybody’s talking about AI……well, most everybody I know anyway.....
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Have you heard the Learn Cornish podcast for BBC Sounds?

May 12, 2026
A allav vy kavos agas attendyans rag pymp mynysen may hylliv vy kewsel yn kever neppyth posek?
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Blog: Wifi killed the BBC radio car

May 4, 2026
The BBC Radio Car is being discontinued as an on-demand service, but will still be used on occasions, RadioToday understands
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The Audiobook boom and the opportunity for radio presenters  

Mar 6, 2026
Melissa Thom, Founder & Principal Coach at BRAVA, writes about the growth in audio and the opportunities for radio presenters
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Blog: Amplifying the impact of audio with Radiocentre

Jan 7, 2026
Radiocenter CEO Matt Payton looks ahead to 2026 for commercial radio and its evolution in the audio landscape
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Sydney radio personalities return from leave to cover Bondi shootings

Dec 14, 2025
Here's how radio covered the Bondi shooting in Sydney - from @radioinfo @SteveAhern
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A timely reminder of commercial radio’s public value

Aug 5, 2025
When it comes to entertainment, we’re all faced with a myriad of choices, writes Michael Ireland, Radiocentre Director of External Affairs
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Blog: Radio can continue to thrive in turbulent times

Jan 6, 2025
Radiocentre's CEO Matt Payton has penned his thoughts on radio's challenges and opportunities in 2025
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 2024 has delivered a fresh start – and some familiar challenges

Jul 22, 2024
Matt Payton, CEO, Radiocentre, writes about how 2024 has delivered a fresh start – and some familiar challenges for radio. As we enter the second half of the year, it feels like the perfect time to review industry progress across the first…
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What radio industry professionals need to know to be a VO

Jun 3, 2024
Melissa Thom, Founder and CEO of BRAVA, writes about what it takes to become a voice-over. If you’re a working radio professional, then adding voiceover to your offering is a no-brainer. But it’s not as easy as you might think. Here are 5…
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BBC Radio 5 Live at 30 – Dotun Adebayo looks back

Mar 28, 2024
I first arrived at Radio 5 Live at the old TV Centre in west London back in July 1998, as a guest on what was then known as Late Night Live with Nick Robinson. I remember the date because my appearance was predicated by an opinion column I…
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Emperor Rosko – 60 years on the radio and still rockin’

Jan 14, 2024
RadioToday presents a chat with Emperor Rosko – who has been heard on radio stations around the world by millions of people since he started way back in the 1960s. In 2024, he’s still going and broadcasting his syndicated shows the LA…
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Radiocentre: 2024 is a year of opportunity for radio

Jan 9, 2024
Radiocentre Chief Executive Officer Matt Payton writes about the 12 months ahead for radio. “A new year always provides a sense of opportunity and a new start. New year’s resolutions still seem fresh (and achievable), the Christmas…
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Blackpool’s tower of radio power: One year of small scale DAB radio

Dec 12, 2023
Fun Coast Digital Director Alistair Clarke MBE takes a look at small-scale DAB can work well for a community. Remember the thrill you got when you heard your name on the radio for the very first time? For me, it was Derek “Mr and Mrs” Batey…
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Digital First – How Rob Persani superserves Rutland’s online listeners

Nov 29, 2023
Keri Jones takes a listen to the online-only radio station Rutland and Stamford Sound. Listening, you’d think it was a fully-fledged and established FM broadcaster. Bauer closed the Oakham-based Rutland Radio FM station during the Greatest…
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The state of the radio industry – Ray Paul on navigating challenges and embracing creativity

Nov 29, 2023
Navigating challenges, embracing creativity, and building a radiant future for radio. It is an interesting and exciting time for the radio industry. The challenges in the pursuit of listeners’ ears, hearts and minds seem to be coming from…
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BBC Sounds enables multi-room playback on Alexa devices and other improvements

Nov 10, 2023
Aniruddh Dimri, Head of Product, BBC Sounds provides an update on BBC Sounds as Alexa users can now enable multi-room audio for the skill. “It’s been a record-breaking summer for BBC Sounds, with huge listening figures for classical music…
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BBC platform figures obtained for its national FM radio stations

Nov 2, 2023
Newly obtained figures from the BBC reveal surprising insights into the distribution of listeners across FM, DAB, and streaming platforms for their national FM stations. After eighteen months of investigation by Maxxwave as part of work…
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Community Radio opinion piece: The current regulation system helps nobody

Oct 16, 2023
Former commercial radio executive and Alfred founder Keri Jones says a change is needed when it comes to regulation over community radio. He writes: “Community radio regulation needs to change to a fairer, flexible regulatory regime. But…
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Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer champions commercial radio on 50th anniversary

Oct 8, 2023
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer champions commercial radio on its 50th anniversary in a special article for RadioToday. “When LBC’s original breakfast presenter, David Jessel, took to the air at 5am on Monday 8 October 1973 at a studio on…
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Has BBC management let down listeners in Devon after regional flooding?

Sep 17, 2023
Keri Jones has been listening to BBC Radio Devon and comments that BBC senior management has let down Devon listeners on the weekend of a major incident. The former commercial radio executive and Alfred founder says the daft sharing and…
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A crucial year for radio so far – Matt Payton gives a half year update

Jul 19, 2023
Somehow we are already into the second half of 2023 and for commercial radio there are undoubtedly lots of positives to celebrate when you look at our half-year report card. Audiences for commercial stations recently reached record levels,…
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Why radio broadcasters make great VOs by Melissa Thom

Jul 10, 2023
Melissa Thom, Voice Actor, Founder & CEO of The Bristol Academy of Voice Acting writes about the art of being a voice-over artist. “Making the transition from radio broadcaster to VO requires much more than you might think. There’s work…
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KISS boss Rebecca Frank: Nurturing radio’s human heart

Jun 20, 2023
At radio’s heart is its human connection, so to make great radio, you simply need great humans, writes KISS Content Director Rebecca Frank
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Interview: When podcasting tools can help radio stations

Jun 19, 2023
Interview: When podcasting tools can help radio stations by James Cridland.
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Interview: Aled Haydn Jones on keeping radio relevant for Gen Z listeners

Jun 12, 2023
BBC Radio 1 boss Aled Haydn Jones has been talking about keeping radio relevant for Gen Z in a session at Radiodays North America.
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Liam McCarthy provides update following letter to Tim Davie

May 22, 2023
The ongoing saga over changes to local BBC radio continues as Dr Liam McCarthy provides an update to his recent open letter to BBC DG Tim Davie.
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Former Managing Editor Dr Liam McCarthy writes to Tim Davie over BBC local radio changes

May 10, 2023
Former BBC radio Editor Dr Liam McCarthy has written a direct paper to BBC Director General Tim Davie over the changes to local radio.
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It didn’t have to be like this – Local BBC Radio cuts by Nicky Horne

Apr 28, 2023
It didn’t have to be like this - thoughts on the Local BBC Radio cuts by Nicky Horne #url#
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25 years of winging it on the radio.. by Andi Durrant

Jan 1, 2023
The 1st of January is exactly 25 years to the day since I did my first-ever radio show, writes Andy Durrant in a special feature length article for RadioToday
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2022 in commercial radio – a year of innovation and change

Dec 14, 2022
Matt Payton, CEO, Radiocentre, looks back at 2022 for RadioToday.
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The future of radio listening habits by Pure’s CEO Pete Ogley

Dec 6, 2022
What is the future of radio listening habits? Pete Ogley, CEO at radio manufacturer Pure shares his thoughts for RadioToday.
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How the Basingstoke small-scale DAB multiplex launched

Dec 5, 2022
Ash Elford of UK DAB Networks recently launched the small-scale DAB multiplex in Basingstoke - but it didn't all go to plan. Here's what happened in his own words.
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Jay Crawford tells us all about operating Edge Radio in Scotland

Nov 8, 2022
In a special piece for RadioToday, Edge Radio’s Jay Crawford shares his experience of launching the new radio station in Edinburgh.
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Glyn Jones writes: Radio’s Next Frontier – Is it TV?

Apr 8, 2022
Glyn Jones writes: Radio’s Next Frontier – Is it TV?
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Opinion: The BBC Is The Fire Brigade of UK Media

Jan 17, 2022
Andi Durrant, owner and director of This is Distorted, writes in reaction to recent reports about de-funding the BBC.
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Ben Cooper: Time for talented radio to thrive

Nov 3, 2021
Ben Cooper has appeared at the Radio Academy Festival 2021 to talk about talent and brands, saying now is the time for talent to thrive.
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