Lots happens in the radio industry each week so here’s a summary of the week we just enjoyed.
Here’s what happened
There are new jingles on air at RTÉ Gold. The new package, which has been created by Wisebuddah went on air this week. Aidan Leonard, Senior Producer at RTÉ Gold told Radio Land about the new package, and how RTÉ are continueing to support the Gold Brand.
The New Imaging package has been created with the same company that produced the last package over 4 years ago. Shane Freeman who is our Creative Audio Manager here in RTE worked with our team and with Wisebuddah to deliver a new package for the Summer of 2022. This relationship has proven to be a successful one for all concerned and Wisebuddah’s partnership with RTE Gold first time round a few years ago meant that we were more than happy to go back to them again for the updated package which we started running just over a week ago. This new package has allowed us to freshen and strengthen our Imaging and while there is some specific imaging created for the Summer and for our Weekend schedule the rest of the package is being used across all strands. We are really happy with the new sound as it is a perfect match and compliments our output on RTE Gold. Finally, I am happy to confirm that RTE continues to support the brand in every way that it can. The introduction of this new Imaging supports this.
Aidan Leonard from RTÉ Gold
Personally I’m a fan of the new package. It’s upbeat and positive, and I think it fits the brand well. There’s no public demo of the package online yet, but you can here the new elements in use on air now Via the Radio Land Listen page or on RTÉ Radio Player.
Listen to RTÉ Gold on our listen page here
Here’s presenter Rick O’Sheas tweet about the new package
Learning Waves are giving journalism graduates the chance to work and train in a radio station for 5 months. 10 graduates will get to work in independent stations around the country and learn how to produce their own content.
Applications close on Monday 13th June, so people don’t have long to apply. The placement will get underway on the 20th September 2022. Radio stations can also apply to participate in the programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates trying to get into the industry. Speaking from my own experience I know it’s a tough industry to break into, so these projects are important for giving people the much needed foot in the door.
Best wishes to everyone taking part from us at Radio Land
Finally this week it’s time for a quick update on the ongoing story between South East Radio and Wexford County Council. This story has been going on for ages and we’ve covered it in depth before, so if you need a refresher feel free to check out our past coverage.
Check out our past coverage here
The latest update is that the IBI (independent broadcasters of Ireland) have called for an inquiry into the conduct of Wexford County Council.
They’ve written to minister for local government Darragh O’Brien to ask what action he plans to take, and they’ve also sent the letter to the minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin.
The letter has also gone to the Taoiseach, who has already commented on the issue a while back. We’ve gone through his comments in our previous coverage.
So really just know that the story continues to move forward. Who knows when and how it will end, but it’s certainly not done yet.
Read the story from the Irish Times here
Quick Bits
Newstalks new chief reporter has spoken about his new role and his favourite news story to cover
The company behind the Irish Podcast Awards has been sold
Roz & Emma are filling in for the 2 Johnnies on 2FM while the boys film a show in the states
There was an interesting article about radio sessions in the Irish Examiner this week
Dublin South FM have launched a new community podcast studio in the Dundrum Town Centre
Newstalk helped a couple sort a wedding venue this week
Today is RTEs national day of creativity for young people
Irish Reddit had a rant about how awful Irish radio is, but thats hardly unusual at this point
Final tiny thing
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And that’s the summary for this week. Come back to radio land next week for more radio news📻 and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for extra stories.