ROI Research and Partnerships Feature at Tuning In North 2026
Radiocentre’s Tuning In North event in Manchester highlighted audio’s expanding role for advertisers, with the North West seeing a 24% audience rise to 4.7 million weekly listeners. Partnerships such as B&M, Cash for Kids and Bauer have raised roughly $127 million for children over 12 years, while Team GB’s collaboration with Global leverages audio across multiple Olympic cycles. The High Gain Audio study revealed that allocating 25% of media spend to multiplatform audio can boost overall campaign ROI by 9%. Innovation like Bauer’s AudioXi platform shows data‑driven targeting can increase local engagement five‑fold.
Bauer Unveils Study on Attitudes to Audio Advertising
Bauer Media Audio’s Sound Check Europe 2026 study, based on over 1,000 senior decision‑makers across nine markets, finds audio now sits at the core of most advertisers’ strategies. Eighty‑six percent say audio is central, and 96 % expect their audio budgets...
Sara Cox to Host Radio 2 Breakfast Show
BBC Radio 2 announced that Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the Breakfast Show host, moving from her long‑running Teatime slot. The station said a new presenter for the 4 pm‑7 pm slot will be named later. Cox highlighted the role as...
ARIAS 2026 Nominees Announced for Roundhouse Event
The Audio Academy unveiled the full slate of ARIAS 2026 nominees ahead of the Roundhouse ceremony on 21 May. The awards, now in their tenth year, feature 21 categories spanning breakfast shows, comedy, factual, technical innovation and commercial partnerships. Nominees include...
Radio Professionals Gather for NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas
The NAB Show 2026 kicked off in Las Vegas, drawing more than 60,000 media professionals and 1,900 exhibitors. British radio‑tech firms such as Aiir, Broadcast Bionics, Radioplayer and RCS are showcasing AI‑driven production tools, cloud playout and dynamic ad‑insertion solutions....
Elis and John Go Commercial with BBC Podcast
The Elis James and John Robins podcast will launch a commercial feed on 7 April 2026, introducing advertising while its free version remains on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. The move follows the BBC Audio Release Policy, which permits independent producers to...
Audio Academy Mentoring Scheme Reveals 2026 Cohort
Audio Academy has announced its 2026 Mentoring Programme cohort, comprising 22 mid‑career professionals from across the UK radio and audio sector. The six‑month scheme pairs each mentee with a senior industry mentor, offering one‑to‑one guidance, seminars and leadership training. Supported...
Preston Community Radio Station in Breach for Third Time
Preston Community Radio 23, operating as Juice Radio and now rebranded Beat 103, has been found in breach of multiple Ofcom licence conditions for the third time. Ofcom’s review revealed the station’s output consisted almost entirely of nonstop music, idents...
New Station Virgin Radio 90s to Launch on DAB in London
Virgin Radio is set to launch a dedicated 90s channel, Virgin Radio 90s, on DAB in London and online across the UK on Monday 9 March at 10 am. The station will deliver nonstop 90s music, ranging from dance anthems to...
The Audiobook Boom and the Opportunity for Radio Presenters
The global audiobook market, valued at $6.8 billion in 2023, is projected to exceed $31 billion by 2030, creating a surge in demand for skilled narrators. Radio presenters, already adept at mic work and audience connection, see a natural pathway into long‑form...
The End of Kyle and Jackie O Show in Australia
ARN Media announced that Jacqueline Henderson, known as Jackie O, has given notice and will no longer co‑host the KIIS Breakfast show with Kyle Sandilands. The decision follows a February 20 on‑air incident where Sandilands sprayed Henderson, which ARN labeled serious misconduct. ARN...
Ofcom to Force Stations to Create Local News Locally
Ofcom announced new licence conditions requiring all local analogue commercial radio stations to broadcast mandatory local news bulletins. Weekday bulletins must air hourly between 6 am and 7 pm, with at least three bulletins on weekends and bank holidays, and stations previously...
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 Feature in BPG Nominations
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 presenters dominate the audio categories at the 52nd Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. The shortlist includes Sara Cox, Trevor Nelson, Anna Foster, Sue Mitchell and Jamie Theakston for Audio Presenter of the Year. Radio 4’s...
UKCRN Urges Response to Ofcom Consultation and Government Radio Review
The UK Community Radio Network (UKCRN) is urging community stations, volunteers and listeners to complete a sector survey by 28 March, feeding into a joint response to Ofcom’s licensing consultation and the DCMS radio review. The data will shape Ofcom’s strategic...
Sir Damon Buffini to Step Down From BBC Board Role
Sir Damon Buffini will step down as Deputy Chair of the BBC Board and Chair of the Commercial Board on 30 June, ending his term that began in January 2022. Under his tenure, BBC Commercial posted record profits, returning £400 million to the...