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Turning Ideas into Radio Results: Learning Waves Certificate in Digital Sales for Radio

The Certificate in Digital Sales for Radio Course is carving the path in the ever-changing digital world within radio. This course offers a structured approach to selling digital in commercial radio in Ireland. [...]

Imminent Threat to Vital News Services on Independent Radio

TD's and Senators told it is not just RTÉ that needs urgent help. Politicians of all parties have been warned about the danger of complacency regarding the future of news and current affairs on [...]

Empowering Radio Leaders: Learning Waves Senior Management Development Programme

The OECD Skills report for Ireland published in May 2023 found that a significant investment in skills is required, in particular management skills in the SME sector. 2023 has been designated the European [...]

TY Media Week: Transition Year Students taking over Irish Radio Stations

In recent weeks, radio stations nationwide have warmly opened their doors to transition year students, offering them a unique opportunity into the intricacies of the radio industry. Through the Learning Waves T [...]

Radio's Enduring Appeal: JNLR Results Released

The latest JNLR audience figures released today show that the daily radio audience is at 3.35 million listeners, growing by a further 31,000 listeners and up 176,000 listeners over the past 2 years. [...]

Ten journalism graduates start 5 month internship across Independent Radio stations in Ireland

2023 Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme instrumental in ensuring consistent pipeline of trustworthy skilled journalists In a significant step towards nurturing the future of journalism in Ireland, [...]

Learning Waves Podcast Day: Bridging Worlds - Radio meets Podcasting

On Wednesday 25th October 2023, Learning Waves hosted a Podcast Day that brought together industry luminaries, successful podcasters, and radio professionals. This event was a unique opportunity for members of [...]

Independent Radio Sector celebrates 28 gold awards at IMRO Radio Awards 2023

The IMRO Radio Awards took place on Friday 6th October 2023 and the Independent Radio Sector picked up 28 Gold Awards on the night. The sector swept the board with National Station of the Year going to Newstalk [...]

Learning Waves to host Podcast Day 2023

Calling all podcast enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for an event that is set to redefine the way you approach podcasting. The Learning Waves Podcast Day 2023 is just around the corner, scheduled for 25th Octob [...]

Learning Waves wins Best Graduate Development Initiative at Learning and Development Awards 2023

Learning Waves won Best Graduate Development Initiative for its Journalism Graduate Programme at the Learning & Development Institute’s Excellence in Learning Awards. The Awards is recognised as the p [...]

Learning Waves Award Winning TY Media Week returns for 2023

Learning Waves’ TY Media Week is back for the last quarter of the year. Learning Waves has teamed up with radio stations around the country to host their own TY Media Week. Transition Year students nation [...]

Joe Finnegan and Patrick Halpenny inducted to IMRO Radio Hall of Fame

The IMRO Radio Awards Committee inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame 2023. Joe Finnegan, Shannonside Northern Sound, Paddy Halpenny, former CEO of Communicorp, John Bennett MBE, BBC Radio U [...]

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