Radio news & analysis

Bauer Media, Keys and Gray and Classic FM wins at Sonys

Bauer Media won three gold awards at the Sony Radio Academy Awards last night, while TalkSport's rehabilitated duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray went home with Best Sports Programme and Global Radio's Classic FM won the Special Award.

Smooth Radio to launch 'Feed Your Soul' campaign

Smooth Radio, the GMG Radio station, is set to launch a targeted marketing campaign to promote the "emotional lift" music can provide, on Monday (14 May).

Absolute Radio partners with Australia's Fox FM for Thomas Cook giveaway

Thomas Cook has signed a partnership with Absolute Radio that will feature the UK's Christian O'Connell broadcasting simultaneously with Australian radio's Hamish and Andy, and a competition for listeners from both countries to win a holiday.

Out and About 3 May

This week, Out and About gets a sneak preview of the new MTV 'Geordie Shore' house in Cancun, drops in on the FHM 100 Sexiest Women party, sees Kasabian with Absolute Radio, and attends the Sport Industry Awards and the IPA Members' Lunch.

Media Bitch's Diary 3 May

This week Bitch stumbles over a case of mistaken identity at OMD, pops the cork with Starcom MediaVest, and goes steam cleaning with Kasabian and Absolute Radio.

Private Hear: April 2012

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Coke partners with TalkSport for Euro 2012

Coca-Cola has signed a six-figure deal to partner with TalkSport for its coverage of the Euro 2012 Football Championship and is to launch a competition for a young football writer to join TalkSport's team at the tournament.

RadioWorks appoints We7's Barker as business development manager

RadioWorks, the radio advertising specialist, has hired Dominic Barker as business development manager, after his position at online music service We7 was scrapped as part of a wider restructure.

Dame Kelly Holmes switches on London digital radio boost

London's DAB signal received a boost today when double-Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and broadcaster Colin Murray switched on new digital radio transmitters at the BT Tower.

MEC Manchester wins furniture account

Furniture retailer Jysk has appointed MEC Manchester, the WPP media agency, to its media planning and buying account after a competitive pitch.

BBC Academy partners with Sound Women to launch mentor scheme

BBC Academy has teamed up with Sound Women to launch a mentoring scheme aimed at helping women already working in the radio industry to progress their careers.

Jazz FM to drop spot ads for one-day tour operator promotion

Jazz FM is set to go ad-free this May Day bank holiday, as part of a sponsorship with UK tour operator Journey Latin America around programming that throws the spotlight on Latin music and culture.

TalkSport picks up international Barclays Premier League rights

TalkSport, the UTV Media-owned national speech station, has won the international rights to broadcast commentary on the 380 games in the Barclays Premier League season to countries outside Europe.

Absolute Radio kicks off Travelodge activity

Absolute Radio is running a series of promotions for Travelodge as part of an integrated media campaign developed by Carat Sponsorship to highlight the breadth of the hotel chain's portfolio in London.

Sonos to sponsor Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show

Sonos, the wireless hi-fi system, has signed a deal to sponsor 'Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show' on Absolute Radio from Monday (16 April).

Hyundai to give away Euro 2012 tickets with Absolute Radio

Hyundai, the car marque, is to offer Absolute Radio listeners the chance to win tickets to the Uefa Euro 2012 championship in Poland and Ukraine, as part of its support for its sponsorship of the tournament .

Multitrip.com in tie-up with Real Radio

Insurance brand Multitrip.com has secured a tie-up with Real Radio as part of radio and outdoor activity planned by The Media Agency Group.

Bauer Media partners Kraft for Philly in 5 campaign

Bauer Media has launched a bespoke multi-platform content campaign for Kraft aimed at reinforcing the positioning of its Philadelphia brand.

Radio Academy unveils Sony Awards nominations

Absolute Radio, Global Radio, GMG Radio, Bauer Media and UTV Media are among the nominees in the commercial categories in this year's revamped Sony Radio Academy Awards.