Absolute Radio Release 6th Generation InStream enabled Android Smart Phone Apps

10Apr

Calling all Android owners, we have revamped our entire network of Android Smart Phone apps, adding Absolute Radio 60s, home of The Beatles, Stones and Motown and Absolute Radio 70s, the UK’s Only 70s Radio Station, to the current series. There are also new look apps for Absolute Radio, Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Absolute Radio 00s, Absolute Classic Rock and Absolute Radio extra.

The new eye catching design and UI allows listeners to tune into their favorite shows directly in-app and we’ve also added the revolutionary RadioSync Technology. This allows users to scroll seamlessly through their mobile radio experience from the moment they started streaming. Listeners can remind themselves of tracks that have been played, download or share the music, buy gig tickets through the Absolute Radio ticket store and more.

All of the Absolute Radio player apps are In-Stream enabled offering ‘full view’ gender, demographic and active location-based targeting via IP which effectively tailors the user’s in-app experience and dictates the content and adverts they receive. This groundbreaking technology offers listeners the opportunity to receive a better quality, contextual, visualized radio experience that’s more relevant to them, while advertisers gain an intimate level of access to the station’s core audience.

Each app includes instant access to Absolute Radio’s complete podcast archive. With over 20,000 free podcasts to choose from, users can save their favorites and be notified when a new episode is available. Access to all of the top interviews with artists, celebrities and presenters are available in app, via the Absolute Radio YouTube channel.

The apps also allow listeners to interact directly with the Absolute Radio studio over the phone, using SMS, email and AudioBoo with increased social network sharing functions via Facebook and Twitter.

Read what the Guardian Apps Blog are saying about us here

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Posted by jonny on April 10, 2012

The Summer Ahead – by Nicky Birch, Radio Development – Somethin’ Else

05Apr

Back in October Absolute Radio put out a competitive brief for all independent production companies to create 17 days of programming and supporting digital activity across a summer which will set out to herald the arrival of the ‘greatest show on earth’ as the Games hits London.

It was left up to us lot at Somethin’ Else to devise the creative format of the show and bring in the right presenter name that would generate real excitement across the station and bring new listeners in to Absolute Radio.

We were thrilled when we won the commission and Absolute Radio secured Johnny Vaughan to host a daily show throughout the summer throughout the duration of the games. The primetime 5-7pm show will celebrate all of the day’s talking points on and off the track from the ‘greatest show on earth’. It’s a dream commission for us, a huge high profile presenter, with great guests from the world of sport and comedy on a fantastic ambitious radio station, who wouldn’t want to work on that?

We love working with Absolute Radio (we also make The Ronnie Wood show for them) – it’s a really creative radio station that love to push technical possibilities, and really understand the importance of connecting with listeners in every possible way. Roll on July 27th!

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Posted by jonny on April 5, 2012

Playlist: 5th April

05Apr

The playlist is out now.

Snow Patrol – New York
This new single from the album ‘Fallen Empires’ has recently featured on TV show Grey’s Anatomy and the Sports Relief coverage. Snow Patrol play V this summer, headline T-in-the-Park and have a busy period in the U.S with a 32-date tour lined up.

Miles Kane – First Of My Kind
New track from Miles and his band will feature on an EP release for Record Store Day on April 21st. 9-date UK Tour at the end of April is sold-out – with a new album to follow 2011’s ‘Colour f The Trap’, hopefully later in the year.

Kasabian move up to A-list.

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Posted by carrie on April 5, 2012

Student Radio Conference Winners – By Paul Sylvester

04Apr

Congratulations to Kenny England and Jodie Bryant, both of whom will be joining the team at Absolute Radio, after winning our competitions at the Student Radio conference in Bradford.

Kenny was picked from all of the entrants from our #nowproducing competition and he’ll be spending a week with the production teams, helping to creating multi-platform programmes for our family of stations. Kenny’s already had some great PR for his visualised shows at Crush Radio and we were impressed with his competition entry and think he’ll fit in well. Here’s a link to his website. http://kennyengland.co.uk/

Jodie who’s currently studying at Sunderland Uni and presenting on Spark FM will be hosting a one-off show on Absolute Radio 90s after she impressed at Demo Factor. Our very own Vicki Blight was on the judging panel and from the moment Jodie’s demo started, it was clear that we wanted to hear more. Packed full of personality, with a brilliant voice and great energy we’ll let you know when Jodie’s show happens.

Well done to the SRA for a great (if a little chilly) event in Bradford. Hope you all had a great time!

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Posted by jonny on April 4, 2012

Digital TV Switchover – London & South East

03Apr

Calling all London and South East Absolute Radio listeners who tune in via their Freeview boxes. Changes are being made and we don’t want you to miss out!

Tonight is the night when the first stage of the Digital TV Switchover happens.  Freeview multiplexes will change channels so in case you can’t find us and you’re wondering if we’re playing a game of hide and seek, don’t worry, all you need to do is re-tune and you’ll find us again. Click the link for more info and instructions on how to re-tune.

http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/listen/digital-switchover.html

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Posted by jonny on April 3, 2012