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BAI funding supports public awareness of Covid 19 across the Independent Commercial Radio Sector.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland on Tuesday 3rd June 2020, announced the allocation of €2.5m to independent commercial radio stations across the country supporting public awareness and understanding o [...]

Radio is centre stage of the first Media Focus event being hosted by IAPI

IAPI is launching the first in its series of MEDIA FOCUS events and first up is Radio. In future events, OOH, Cinema, and Newspaper sessions will feature. The first event will take place on Wednesda [...]

FM104’s to host ‘Mind Your Noggin Day’ on Friday 22 May to raise awareness and funds for Jigsaw, Ireland's leading youth mental health charity

Dublin radio station FM104 will host ‘Mind Your Noggin Day’ on Friday May 22nd in aid of Jigsaw, Ireland’s leading youth mental health charity. The station has a range of special guests lined [...]

Clare FM and Tipp FM to host Virtual Concert to 'Thank' Essential Workers

This Saturday evening May 23rd at 6pm, for the first time ever, Clare FM and its sister station Tipp FM will bring a unique event to listeners and followers across both Counties and further afield, by organisin [...]

Perrie Edwards and Kodaline among the names set to help FM104 host ‘Mind Your Noggin Day’ this Friday - 22 May

The Coronas, The Script, Joe Wicks, Aimee, JC Stewart and Ruth Anne are also lined up to help raise awareness and funds for Jigsaw, Ireland's leading youth mental health charity Dublin radio station FM10 [...]

iRadio, Beat and Red FM help raise funds for Heroes Aid

Congratulations to iRadio, Beat and Red FM who helped Heroes Aid reach €145,000 of their €175,000 fundraising target by hosting a live concert on 3rd May 2020. In these unprecedented times, radio s [...]

Training Initiatives for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector during Covid 19

Learning Waves, through the support of its member organisations, Skillnet Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is continuing to design, develop and deliver training initiatives and supports to the [...]

South East Radio presenter Alan Corcoran Honoured with Prestigious National Military Award

The presenter of South East Radio's flagship Morning Talk Programme has been "surprised" with a prestigious National Military Award. A National Services Day Medal was presented to Alan Corcoran [...]

Radio is one of Ireland's most trusted mediums

A new survey conducted by IPSOS MRBI has reinforced radio’s dominant position as one of the most trusted media in Ireland. The survey shows radio has a trust rating of 7.9 out of 10 for all adults, [...]

Formal Friday for Frontline Heroes by Communicorp Media

Congratulations to all at Communicorp Media who have raised over €160,000(figure as of Monday 27th April 2020) as a result of their Formal Friday initiative launched by the stations on Friday 24th April 20 [...]

Learning Waves support for members through Covid 19

Learning Waves, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector, has been supporting its members through Covid 19. The network supports the sector in relation to learning and development nee [...]

Members stations win New York Media Awards

Some good news admist the current challenges broadcasters in Ireland and across the world are facing as New York Radio Awards announced. Learning Waves would like to congratulate its members who won award [...]

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