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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Radio Around the World

ATW UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The ratings are in. Gulf News Broadcasting's Radio 1 (104.1FM) in Dubai was rated the #1 English-language station for ages 15-34, while Radio 2 (99.3FM) was tops 35+. Read More

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Radio Around the World

ATW HONDURAS: Radio Uno director Arnulfo Aguilar barely escaped an ambush hours after broadcasting news from Wikileaks that claimed the Honduran Army was secretly selling weapons to Mexican and Columbian drug cartels. This comes two weeks after a fellow Radio Uno reporter received death threats and had his car sabotaged ... Read More

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Radio Around the World

ATW CANADA: Radio-Info confirms that CHTZ-FM (97.7) in St. Catharines, Ontario and PD/PM Drive host Mike Tyler have parted ways. Read More

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Radio Around the World

ATW UGANDA: New Vision radio host Stephen Tinkamanyire was one of the 74 people killed when a bomb exploded on a rugby field, as people watched the World Cup soccer final on Sunday. An al-Qaida backed group claims responsibility for the bombing … PHILIPPINES: Another radio reporter is shot. Read More

Friday, February 26, 2010

Radio Around the World

AUSTRALIA: The latest ratings are in – Mix-94.5 remains #1 in Perth with a 16 share, and B-105FM is the new #1 radio station in Brisbane overtaking Nova 106.9. You can listen to Mix 94.5 here – and B-105 here … THAILAND: The National Telecommunications Commission is investigating 20 community radio stations for allegedly trying to incite viol… Read More

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Radio Around the World

FRANCE: Europe 1 radio host Christophe Beauregard, who has been off his Le Grand Direct show for 10 days since calling President Nicolas Sarkozy’s wife Carla Bruni a pig, was fired for comments “out of keeping with the spirit of the station” … ENGLAND: Popular BBC Radio 6 hosts Adam Buxton & Joe Cornish are going on indefinite leave from … Read More

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Community radio in Thailand is investigated following threats against the government

The order came after a local community radio host allegedly threatened the life of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during a broadcast. The Bangkok Post says Phetcharawat Watanapongsirikul, a radio show host and political leader, could face arrest after saying on the air “he would take the life of Mr Abhisit when he visited the city next Sunday.” I… Read More

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Radio Around the World

CANADA: Astral Media will adopt France’s NRJ brand starting August 24, re-branding their French-language “Radio Energie” stations in Quebec, including Montreal’s CKMF-FM (94.3) & CHIK-FM (98.9) in Quebec City – Discuss it … AUSTRALIA: The prime-time Melbourne show of Sydney’s 2Day-FM’s Kyle Sandliands & Jackie O was pulled after a backl… Read More

Monday, August 10, 2009

Radio Around the World

AUSTRALIA: Ironic, but the currently-suspended due of Sydney’s 2Day-FM Kyle Sandilands & Jackie O were nominated for three national radio awards, including their controversial segment Heartless Hotline, a segment that caused their suspension … IRAQ: The US government in Buffalo, New York has taken into custody Steve S. Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Radio Around the World

DENMARK: The most popular private station in the nation may be heading toward bankruptcy. Copenhagen’s Radio 100-FM has asked creditors to pay its bills. Read More

Friday, July 17, 2009

Radio Around the World

THAILAND: Two hundred protesters surrounded a police station, demanding the release of DJ Niyom Lueangcharoen of FM 92.5, charged with carrying a gun at Chiang Mai airport … AUSTRALIA: Sydney’s 2UE was found guilty in court of breach of sponsorship agreements, and will pay $360,000 in penalties. Former host John Laws allegedly cut his own dea… Read More

Friday, May 15, 2009

Radio Around the World

CANADA: Toronto’s CFTR-AM (680) becomes the first Canadian all-news radio station to offer a BlackBerry application. Read More

Friday, May 1, 2009

Radio in Asia & the Pacific

THAILAND: The government claims there are 5,000 radio stations broadcasting illegally in the nation, and says there must be more of an effort made to control the outlaws … Virgin BEC-Tero Radio in Bangkok has hired Rob Graham as managing director, overseeing 95.5 Virgin Hitz & Eazy FM 105.5 … NEW ZEALAND: MediaWorks-owned RadioLIVE adds Martin De… Read More

Friday, April 24, 2009

Radio Around the World

THAILAND: The nation’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) ordered all community radio stations to refrain from broadcasting messages that might cause political unrest, or else they face possible closure … AUSTRALIA: Public broadcasting’s SBS is warning of a $9 million revenue shortfall, and warns staffers that job & service cuts ar… Read More

Friday, April 17, 2009

Radio Around the World

NEW ZEALAND: Former Radio Sport & TVNZ reporter Tony Veitch is set to make a plea deal in the serious assault case against a former girlfriend … AUSTRALIA: NOVA and Vega radio parent DMG launched two new digital radio stations … THAILAND: Political unrest sent vandals into the offices of community radio stations in Udon Thani, Chiang Mai and Lam… Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Radio Around the World

PHILIPPINES: Two suspects in the shooting of Radio dzXL reporter Nilo Labares turned themselves in to police, after a Vice-Mayor ordered police to “shoot-to-kill” any suspects … CANADA: The CRTC approved a frequency change for CFIT-FM from 95.3 to 91.5FM, giving the station better coverage of Calgary … Are format changes coming to Quebec? For… Read More

Friday, January 30, 2009

Radio Around the World

FRANCE: Media workers and others will be heading back to their jobs on Friday, a day after a 1-day strike crippled government-run radio & TV stations … MADAGASCAR: The government vows to put a radio station back on the air, after its closure sparked riots that left 43 dead … THAILAND: Advocates have warned the government the National Telecommu… Read More

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Radio Around the World

MADAGASCAR: Radio Viva is back on the air, two days after rioters damaged government buildings, including setting fire to the state radio building … FRANCE: NRJ Group reported a 7.3% drop in ad sales, and forecast a drop in revenue for 2009’s 1st quarter … CANADA: Longtime DJ Alan Cross has launched an online show about music, co-starring … Read More

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