The Irish Times

Radiocentre Ireland appoints Ciaran Cunningham as first CEO

Former Carat Ireland and Dentsu X chief executive to lead cross-industry alliance

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:02

Radiocentre Ireland formed to promote medium of radio to advertisers

New body set up by RTÉ and IBI is seeking a chief executive to champion the sector

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 05:40

In marking Prince Philip’s death BBC didn’t so much lose the plot as revert to ancient one

Broadcaster stuck to protocols that harked back to pre-Netflix levels of influence

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 16:06

BAI launches sustainability network for broadcasting sector

Broadcasters can help shape a greener and more inclusive future, regulator says

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 16:18

Bush fires, Brexit and Fox News make 2020 pivotal year for Murdoch

Awkward 12 months attracts Australian scrutiny, end of Trump and a boardroom exit

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 05:23

Dublin’s Q102 on track to have radio licence renewed for 10 years

Rival expression of interest fails to proceed to application stage

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 17:48

Dublin’s Q102 has rival in bid for licence renewal

Media matters: New contract for Wireless Group music station will not be fast-tracked

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 13:30

Communicorp and Wireless attack ‘time-warp’ media regulation

Radio groups object to BAI ownership and control policy, citing unfettered online sector

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:57

Radio body JNLR keeps faith with existing measurement method

Pen-and-paper ‘aided recall’ still the best system for calculating audiences, it concludes

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 05:23

Hibernia Reit appoints Róisín Brennan as non-executive director

Brennan is currently non-executive director of Ryanair, Coillte and Musgrave Group

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 19:00

No new FM licence until radio market improves, says regulator

Communicorp Media and Wireless Group had opposed the plan

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 17:01

Rural broadband plan looks offline, Brexit strategy shambles and Love Island

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:33

Murdoch radio group falls to €9.7m loss after asset revaluation

Company took a €13.2m charge after revaluing stations post-acquisition

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 04:05

Why ‘Alexa, play Q102’ is part of the future for radio

Embracing the smart home is a smart move for broadcasters with brands to preserve

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 05:45

Sale talk about Newstalk brings Murdoch to the fray

‘Never say never,’ News UK chief Rebekah Brooks tells internal briefing in Dublin

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 07:15

Rupert Murdoch’s Wireless group considered buying Newstalk

Rebekah Brooks tells Dublin meeting ‘never say never’ on purchase of Denis O’Brien station

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 05:45

Dublin music radio market is most exposed to industry change

Habits of younger, urban listeners point to future shifts in audio consumption

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 05:15

Regulator makes concession on radio advertising ‘red tape’

Industry sought ‘level playing field’ with other media on ads for financial products

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 19:45

The stakes have risen since Murdoch’s last battle for Sky

21st Century Fox’s bid for pay-TV company is response to an even bigger rival takeover

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 05:00

UTV Ireland made loss of €19.5m in first year

Uncertainty continues for channel as Virgin Media deal awaits clearance from Minister

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 14:12

Wireless to delist after News Corp completes acquisition

Belfast-headquartered radio-focused company bought in £220 million all-cash deal

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 08:19

Wireless Group points to ‘softer’ advertising trends in Ireland

Impact of Brexit on advertising revenues still unclear Belfast-based media group says

Mon Aug 22 2016 - 10:32

Wireless Group shareholders accept News Corp swoop

Radio stations in deal include FM104 and Q102 in Dublin and Cork’s 96FM

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 09:58

TV3 owner Virgin Media buys UTV Ireland for €10m

ITV sells the fledgling Dublin-based television channel to Liberty Global subsidiary

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 17:47

Business Week: Brexit fallout dominates a turbulent week

Concerns over currency rates as Dublin and London assess damage

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 08:55

Markets rise for third day amid ongoing turmoil in UK over Brexit

Wireless Group soars after Newscorp acquisition while Dalata and ICG both fall

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 01:00

Analysis: News Corp’s Irish interests now range from the ‘Sun’ to Storyful to FM104

Deal to buy Wireless radio stations extends Rupert Murdoch’s influence in Ireland

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 18:26

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp buys former UTV radio stations

Company agrees deal to acquire Belfast’s Wireless Group for £220m

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 13:54

Top 1000 2016: The winners, the losers and the biggest taxpayers

Ireland’s Top 1000 companies hit record profits of some €36bn in this year’s survey

Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00

Wireless Group’s Irish radio business will see revenues decline in 2016 - Davy

Former UTV stations won’t participate in advertising recovery this year, analysts say

Fri Apr 22 2016 - 05:00

Wireless group targets double digit profit growth

Former owner of UTV Ireland says radio advertising growth still slow

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:09