IBI welcomes cabinet approval for levy reduction
The independent broadcasters of Ireland have welcomed the decision by Cabinet to publish amending broadcasting legislation.
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Radio directors lined up for Radiodays Europe 2019
Three radio directors have been announced as speakers at the Radiodays Europe 2019 event in Switzerland.
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.
More radio stations could close in the future
More independent radio stations in Ireland could close if nothing is done to change the current funding situation, says John Purcell.
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 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.
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.
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.
Purcell urges change of policy on funding
The IBI has painted a stark picture for the future of independent radio in Ireland in a presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on…
KCLR secures ten more years from the BAI
CK Broadcasting, owners of KCLR, have signed a ten year sound broadcasting contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland today.
IBI calls for 2fm funding investigation
The IBI has written to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications asking it to investigate the use of licence fee revenue at 2FM.
RTÉ and IBI welcomes Radiodays to Ireland
Europe's largest radio conference is heading to Dublin next year and both RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have welcomed…
John Purcell to speak at RadioDays Europe
The annual RadioDays Europe conference, being held in Dublin next year, will include IBI Chairman John Purcell as a speaker.
IBI Chairman calls for Minister meetings
John Purcell, IBI Chairman, has called on the Minister for Communications to hold meetings with the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTÉ.
John Purcell appointed Chairman of IBI
KCLR 96FM Chief Executive and Shareholder John Purcell has been appointed Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland.