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Posted on June 01, 2009 by James
Following the closure of Birdsong on Digital One, a new digital radio station has launched nationally playing nothing but new music by unsigned artists. Amazing Radio is calling itself the world's first interactive radio station, and it will feature 100 percent new music and presenters who have never worked in radio before. It ...

Emma Bunton signs to Heart

Posted on June 01, 2009 by James
Global Radio has signed Emma Bunton to present her own Saturday afternoon show on the Heart network, starting on Saturday 13 June as well hosting Friday drivetime on London’s Heart 106.2. The former Spice Girl is currently co-hosting Heart Breakfast with Harriet Scott while regular co-presenter Jamie Theakston is on holiday, la...

Mouse to Mouses New Look

Posted on May 28, 2009 by James
Mouse to Mouse has recently had a complete makeover. Their old site dated back to 2001 with a design that only fitted half your screen. Now the site has had a complete makeover, more space, a new logo and more features. The added server of Icecast has been put as an upcoming feature on the new site. Also new prices for their servers have ...

Final countdown for hit40uk

Posted on May 27, 2009 by James
National chart show hit40uk is being replaced by The Big Top 40 Show, and will feature real time chart positions from downloads at the iTunes Store. The show also has new presenters with Rich Clarke and Kat Snoob taking over the countdown, which will continue to be made by Global Radio and broadcast each Sunday at 4pm. It will air on b...

Microsoft confirms Zune HD coming this fall

Posted on May 27, 2009 by James
Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed its plans to take on the iPod Touch with a new, touch-screen Zune that will be able to surf the Web, play high-definition movies, and tune in to digital radio. The Zune HD, which will be available in the U.S. only starting this fall, features an HD Radio tuner as well as an organic light-emitting diode (...

Job cuts expected at Radio City

Posted on May 26, 2009 by James
Staff at Radio City in Liverpool are fearful of losing their jobs after Ofcom's recent agreement to allow City Talk to cut the amount of speech on the station.The station, which launched 16 months ago, has been given the all clear to limit 100 per cent speech only to peak times, along with a late night phone-in. And whilst spe...

Radio Festival 2009 shapes up

Posted on May 18, 2009 by James
The 2009 Radio Festival has unveiled an impressive line-up for this year’s event at the Nottingham Playhouse between June 29 and July 2, it’s hosted by Nicky Campbell.Notable contributors include Channel 4’s Jon Snow presents Making Waves Behind Bars – The Power of Prison Radio featuring the Sony award winners behind Electric ...

Top radio and voice talent to star in documentary

Posted on May 16, 2009 by James
Atlantic 252 and XFM radio personality, Enda Caldwell will star in Kris Henderson’s voice-over documentary, The Voice That Rocks in association with Broadcasting World.The voice-over talent and Broadcaster has been cast as himself to talk about his life in the media industry in the feature length documentary.The one-...

World First, Title Support In Flash Player

Posted on May 13, 2009 by James
Broadcasting World Exclusive - The popular UK streaming host Shoutcast Solutions has developed the worlds first Flash Player with Title Support. The new player is shown on Stream Solutions website and is now supported on all of their Fla...

Study: Streaming Nets Longer Listening For Stations

Posted on May 09, 2009 by James
Jacobs Media has released an updated survey of the way listeners to rock radio formats use media and technology, Tech Survey V 2009. Among the findings, listeners to rock, classic rock and alternative formats are found to be increasing their use of audio and video streaming, texting, and social networ...