Independent radio stations to air message from the President
Ireland’s independent radio stations will broadcast a special address to the people of Ireland from President Michael D. Higgins today.
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Minister supports radio during COVID-19 with €2.5m
Minister Richard Bruton is allocating €2.5 million to independent radio stations for the support of news, current affairs and information…
Opinion: Radio on the brink of a crisis?
Gabrielle Cummins shares her thoughts on radio operating during the Coronavirus outbreak.
IBI cautious about new public broadcasting commission fund
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has cautiously welcomed the planned establishment of a Commission on the Future Funding of Irish Public…
Independent radio stations unite for tribute to Gaybo
IBI member stations got together on Friday afternoon to pay tribute to broadcaster Gay Byrne who died this week.
Radio stations ready for the approach of Storm Lorenzo
The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland is urging people to keep their radio turned on to make sure that they have the most up to…
IBI welcomes cabinet approval for levy reduction
The independent broadcasters of Ireland have welcomed the decision by Cabinet to publish amending broadcasting legislation.
Independent radio sector at a crossroads says new IBI report
IBI report calls for immediate political action on public service broadcasting on independent radio stations.
Funds for Independent Radio gets a step closer
Cross Party Support as Plans for New Fund to Support Public Service Broadcasting on Independent Radio Passed in the Dail
IBI unhappy with lack of action from the Government
The IBI says it has lost patience with the failure of the Government to address issues facing Irish broadcasting.
Radio is the most trusted medium in Ireland
Radio is the most trusted medium in Ireland, research published by the European Commission today confirms.
Irish Radioplayer joins Amazon’s Echo devices
Irish Radioplayer is the latest radio company to embrace voice-activated technology by joining Alexa on its launch day.
Radio stations unite for Dolores O’Riordan
RTÉ and Independent radio stations across Ireland came together to remember Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan.
First speakers announced for Radiodays Ireland
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD, will officially open Radio Days Ireland 2018.
IBI welcomes Independent Radio Stations Bill
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has welcomed the publication by Fianna Fail of draft broadcasting legislation as a major breakthrough.
Cabinet approves radio’s levy fee reduction
The IBI has welcomed the approval of the Cabinet to reduce the levy payable by independent radio stations to the BCI.
Radio Days Ireland Conference: Live coverage
Ireland's biggest and newest radio conference, Radio Days Ireland, has just kicked off in Dublin, and RadioToday is there to cover the event for…
Big radio names lined up for Radio Days Ireland
Speakers at the upcoming Radio Days Ireland event include Communicorp CEO Gervaise Slowey and BAI CEO Michael O’Keeffe, plus bosses from Twitter…
Radiodays Ireland conference coming to Dublin
The Radiodays branding is heading back to Dublin in the form of a new two-day radio conference called Radiodays Ireland.
Plaque unveiled to celebrate 100 years of radio
A plaque to celebrate 100 years of radio broadcasting has been unveiled today in Dublin.
Stations unite for the Sound of Sixteen
It was 100 years ago today that the first radio broadcast took place from Dublin, and stations across the Republic are marking the occasion…
Noel Curran supports IBI on public funding issue
Mr Curran supported claims made by independent broadcasters that they should have access to public funding for programming that provides a…
Irish-language version of Radioplayer released
The first ever Irish-language radio app - An Seinnteoir Raidió - has been released by RTÉ and the IBI.
Enda Kenny plans to abolish broadcasting levy
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has welcomed a commitment by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to abolish the levy on broadcasters if the Fine Gael…
RTÉ & IBI receive funds in Archiving scheme Round 3
The BAI has announced funding for the 3rd round of the Archiving Scheme, including €206K for RTÉ Radio and €12K for the IBI.
Choose Radio returns with IBI and RTÉ Radio
The Choose Radio campaign is back for 2015, with the IBI and RTÉ Radio joining forces to demonstrate the Power of Radio.
IBI wants money for radio from the TV licence
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has today called for part of the TV licence money to go to commercial radio stations.
Rugby podcast partnership for IBI stations
The IBI and rugby podcast Down the Blind Side have joined forces to bring the excitement of the Rugby World Cup to Irish audiences.
Irish RadioPlayer reaches 70,000 downloads
A radio campaign by McCannBlue has helped IrishRadioPlayer get 70k downloads in its first six weeks.
Funding discussions are ongoing, says Alex White TD
State funding for independent radio stations is still very much a live topic in parliament, Alex White TD has confirmed.
RTÉ and IBI launch Irish Radioplayer app
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have come together to launch the Irish Radioplayer mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
IBI boss calls for cap on ‘huge’ RTÉ Radio salaries
The chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, John Purcell, has slammed national broadcaster RTÉ's use of public money to subsidise…
IBI and RTÉ sign Radioplayer service from the UK
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have done a deal with Radioplayer Worldwide to licence the Radioplayer service in Ireland.
RTÉ and IBI look for radioplayer partner
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) are seeking expressions of interest for a commercial partner to monetise a national mobile…
Choose Radio ads return to all stations
The Choose Radio message has started running once again across 36 radio stations today in a joint campaign by the IBI and RTÉ.