Posted inProgramming Strategy Top of hour turn off? Why it’s time to rethink how we do the news Posted by By Steve Randall 12 September 2025 Is it time to think differently about the news we broadcast?
Posted inProgramming Research Radio proves it’s hard to beat in latest Rajar survey Posted by By Communicast 11 July 2025 Live radio remains the UK's most listened-to audio format, dominating weekly hours despite rising digital and on-demand audio trends.
Posted inOperations Podcast Programming PODCAST: Community Engagement – Live at the National Community Radio Conference Posted by By Communicast 22 November 2024 In the ever-evolving world of media, community radio holds a unique and powerful position. It…
Posted inPodcast Programming Revenue Strategy PODCAST: Local content ‘easy wins’ plus potential revenue Posted by By Communicast 1 November 2024 Steve Randall shares five key strategies that community radio stations can implement to enhance their local presence.
Posted inPodcast Programming PODCAST: 5 common mistakes with music programming Posted by By Communicast 25 October 2024 Steve Randall takes us on an insightful journey into the world of music scheduling for community and small-scale commercial radio stations.
Posted inPodcast Presenters Programming Technology PODCAST: AI speeds up show prep but isn’t going to replace human presenters – yet! Posted by By Communicast 11 October 2024 How can you use AI to revolutionise your show prep?
Posted inProgramming Strategy PODCAST: If the van’s a rockin’ don’t come knockin’ Posted by By Communicast 5 October 2024 We chat with the founder of niche community of interest station Caravan Radio, Mike Osborne.
Posted inProgramming Has the return of pop saved CHR from an identity crisis? Posted by By Harrison RB 30 September 2024 Harrison RB, content manager at Express FM, says that pop music is far from dead.
Posted inProgramming Your listeners want to know what’s on locally, but are you missing a trick? Posted by By Steve Randall 16 September 2024 Most community radio stations provide local information at their core but there are lots of ways to deliver this.
Posted inPodcast Programming PODCAST: How a ‘non-radio’ mindset made Alfred great Posted by By Communicast 23 August 2024 In this episode we talk to Keri Jones, founder of Alfred, an all-speech station in Dorset.