Monthly Archives: June 2008

Radio 1 ‘new music’ ad – by Adam Bowie

25Jun

If you’ve been to the cinema you may have seen this advert for Radio 1′s post 7pm programming. It’s easily the best radio ad I’ve seen in a long time. OK – it’s four minutes long, but I suppose that’s more affordable in the cinema. But the clever opening makes use of the cinema by [...]

Categories: Brands 7

Posted by TIML Radio HQ on June 25, 2008

The Future of DAB – by Adam Bowie

24Jun

Have a read of this DRWG report that has just been published by the Dept for Culture, Media and Sport. Here is a summary of a note of which Andrew Harrison sent out to Radiocentre board members. There are a few key points made in the report: DAB sales are currently 7m, with 9m predicted by the end [...]

Categories: Media 1

Posted by admin on June 24, 2008

Fresh Thinking! – by Geoff Lloyd

24Jun

You shouldn’t feel embarrassed about expressing an opinion, it’s what the new gaffers say they’ve set this ‘blog up for, and that (unless they’re hoodwinking us, and it’s really a giant Stasi trap to weed out dissenters) has to be a good thing. It’s very common in commercial radio workplaces to feel like your opinion [...]

Categories: FAQ Guest posts 16

Posted by admin on June 24, 2008

The Golden Goose – Radio and the Music Industry

23Jun

I don’t think many would question the value of Radio Airplay when trying to sell music and influence consumers about new artists. In fact I think some of the more cynical people may wrongly believe that the Radio Industry is paid to pay certain songs at certain times again and again. Of course the opposite [...]

Categories: FAQ Media Music What others are saying 3

Posted by Clive on June 23, 2008

Midsummer Milestone: It’s official – only a week to go…

23Jun

Dear All, Good Morning! Last Friday, SMG shareholders voted to back the sale of Virgin Radio by SMG to TIML Radio.   This means that in a little over a week’s time, from Monday June 30th, we will officially join the team at One Golden Square. So what does this mean? It means that we will [...]

Categories: Events 2

Posted by TIML Radio HQ on June 23, 2008