Shady Radio launches on Napster
Eminem's Shady label launches a 150-track stream on Napster to mark D12's single How To, ahead of Eminem's own US satellite radio station.…
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NTL Commercial Radio Awards winners in full
The full winners list from the NTL Commercial Radio Awards is published, including Station of the Year awards for Wave 105, Mercia FM and Rutland Radio.…
Former EMAP Radio boss gets cinematic
Former EMAP Radio boss Tim Schoonmaker is leaving radio to become chief executive of Odeon cinemas.…
Wise Buddah signed up to make Radio 2 programmes
Independent production company Wise Buddah has been commissioned to make three music programmes for Radio Two, covering classical music, indie and jazz.…
Scottish Radio Holdings reports rise in advertising revenues
Scottish Radio Holdings, the main commercial radio owner in Scotland, expects a 5% revenue rise over the year to the end of September, bucking industry trends.…
Strokes producer Gordon Raphael starts band Crystal Radio
Gordon Raphael, who has just produced the Strokes' second album, has formed his own band, Crystal Radio, who are expected to release via Shoplifter Records.…
Winners announced at NTL Commercial Radio Awards
The Commercial Radio Companies Association staged its annual Commercial Radio Awards in London, with honours including Presenter of the Year for Nick Ferrari of LBC 97.3.…
Noel Edmonds to cover Johnnie Walker's Radio 2 drivetime show
Noel Edmonds will present Radio 2's drivetime show for two months from 4 August while Johnnie Walker undergoes cancer treatment.…
Leighton Woods becomes BMG Head Of Radio
BMG has promoted Leighton Woods to Head of Radio, reporting to vice president of promotions Alex Crass, overseeing acts including Dido and Westlife.…
Weller pessimistic in Radio 2 music debate
Paul Weller says labels drop good artists too quickly, while a Radio 2 listener poll found 69% of voters think singles will not survive as formats change.…
Capital Radio bid
Guardian Media Group has not ruled out a bid for Capital Radio, reportedly earmarking up to £600m for radio, and Capital shares rose 8.5%.…
Scottish Radio Group look for bigger Vibe in England
Scottish Radio Holdings boss Richard Findlay says he sees major opportunities in England after acquiring full ownership of the Vibe stations.…