RadioTalk: Consolidation, the end of local radio?

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RadioTalk: Adam Bowie, Chris Kimber and Nick Piggott talk about the future | 30/07/10

Trevor is joined by Adam Bowie (Absolute), Chris Kimber (BBC A&M Interactive) and Nick Piggott (Global Radio) to discuss where we'll be in 5 years time. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: RadioTalk: Tim Davie, Clive Dickens, Torin Douglas and John Plunkett | 14/07/10

Trevor is joined by the Director of BBC Audio & Music Tim Davie, COO of Absolute Radio Clive Dickens, the BBC's Media Correspondant Torin Douglas and The Guardian's very own Media Monkey John Plunkett to discuss the Radio Festival, 6 Music, the digital strategy and outbursts of local radio. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: 6 Music Saved | 09/07/10

Trevor is joined by 6 Music presenter (and general broadcasting all-rounder) Jon Holmes, world famous producer Steve Levine and Paul Robinson (MD, Kidsco.tv) to discuss the implications of The BBC Trust saving 6 Music. Produced by Heather Davies.

Radio Talk | 29/06/10

Steve Parkinson & Bruce Mitchell from Bauer join Olly Mann from Answer Me This, to discuss the Arqivas, the changes at Global and podcasts. Not produced by Heather (gone to Glastonbury!).

RadioTalk: Agencies, Spot Ads, Vuvuzelas and Reviewing Reports | 18/06/10

Linda Smith (RAB) and Rod McKenzie (BBC Radio 1) join Trevor to talk advertising agencies, the success of the 30s spot, and RadioCentre's recent report about the BBC. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: "Talent", Interactive, and Footie with Simon Crosse, Geoff Lloyd and Brett Spencer | 11/06/10

For this week's RadioTalk, Trevor is joined by Simon Crosse (USP Content), Geoff Lloyd (Absolute Radio), and Brett Spencer (BBC Radio 5 live) to talk talent, interactive projects, and what we can expect from the up-coming summer of sport. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Tim Blackmore interviews Tony Stoller | 07/06/10

Trustee Tim Blackmore interviews Tony Stoller about his new book on ILR. Produced by Tim Blackmore.

RadioTalk: Radioplayer, RAJARs and iPads | 27/05/10

Trevor is joined by Clive Dickens (COO, Absolute Radio), Michael Hill (Project Leader, UK Radioplayer), and Steve Orchard (CEO, Quidem) for this week's RadioTalk. In an action-packed edition, we find out how things are going with the UK Radioplayer project, find out what local radio operators think of the new FM scrappage scheme, discuss the big stories from this quarter's RAJARs, find out how to follow a dying swan act and we get to play with Clive's iPad! Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk Scotland | 21/05/10

The future of speech radio, bingo and much more with John Collins, Lesley Riddoch, Colin Kelly (Clyde 1), Ritchie Melvin (Dabster) and Stephen Scott (Insight)

RadioTalk: post Sonys, post Election, but pre-RAJAR | 14/05/10

Trevor is joined by Sony Award winners Adrian Van Klaveren (5 live) and Moz Dee (Talksport) to talk about all things awards and elections. Providing balance is The Guardian's very own Media Monkey, John Plunkett. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk on the Road: Manchester, Australia, Indies and Bigot-gate | 07/05/10

This week's RadioTalk comes from a studio deep in the heart of BBC Radio Manchester. Trevor Dann is joined by Independent Producer and presenter Ashley Byrne (Made in Manchester), Manager of ABC Radio & Online Steve Kyte, and BBC Radio Manchester's own Managing Editor John Ryan. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Election-fever, small stations and job security with Jaqui Devereux, Will Jackson and Marsha Shandur | 29/04/10

Jaqui Devereux (Director, CMA), Marsha Shandur (Presenter, XFM and Marsha Meets) and politics graduate Will Jackson (Manager, Traffic Radio) talk to Trevor Dann about election coverage, small stations and job security. And as always, we find out what our panellists have been listening to. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: What the Music Industry Thinks of Radio with Tony Wadsworth, Jon Webster and Steve Ackerman | 23/04/10

What does the music biz think of radio? Trevor Dann talks to Tony Wadsworth (BPI), Jon Webster (Music Managers Forum) and Steve Ackerman (Somethin' Else) to find out. Is radio still king? Should we be taking more risks? And is radio driving illegal downloading? Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Localness & Post-Pop with Matt Deegan and Stuart Thomas | 15/04/10

In the week of Ofcom's new guidelines for local radio, and BBC local radio's success at the Sony noms, Trevor Dann talks to Matt Deegan (Folder Media / Fun Kids) and Stuart Thomas (HRLP BBC) about whether local can be sexy, belonging to a post-pop generation, why Matt thinks they want to close 6 Music, and who the new controller of Radio 4 might be.. Produced by Heather Davies

RadioTalk at the Sony Radio Academy Awards Nominations Night | 08/04/10

Trevor Dann and Heather Davies caught up with Steve Lamacq, Mark Story, Lewis Carnie, Scott Taunton, Adrian Van Klaveren and many more! Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk from the Student Radio Conference | 01/04/10

This week's RadioTalk comes from the 2010 Student Radio Conference. Producer Heather caught up with the organisers, delegates and speakers to find out their highlights from the event.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Lisa Kerr and Nick Piggott | 25/03/10

Trevor Dann talks to Lisa Kerr (Digital Radio UK) and Nick Piggott (Global Radio) about improving the audio experience, "radio plus", in-car information systems, and the role of radio as a cultural ambassador. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Live from RadioDays Europe | 19/03/10

Trevor Dann talks to Rolf Brandrud (RadioDays Europe), Philippe Chapot (Digital Radio DR, France), Nik Goodman (consultant, UK) and many more at the first RadioDays Europe conference in Copenhagen. Produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Tim Blackmore, Andy Ivy and Steve Martin | 12/03/10

Trevor Dann talks to Tim Blackmore (Sony Radio Academy Awards / Unique), Andy Ivy (Sky News Radio / IRN) and Steve Martin (BBC World Service) about the demise of 6 Music, the bond between station and listener, citizen journalism, Global Radio's new Mission Statement, and football rights. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Adam Bowie and David Hepworth | 05/03/10

Trevor Dann talks to Adam Bowie (Absolute Radio) and David Hepworth (Word Magazine) about what BBC 6 Music would look like if Absolute ran it, why podcasts get better when they're boring, and the lack of drama on the radio. We also hear from a "listener" about why 6 Music is worth the license fee. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Jon Holmes and Mark Story about 6 Music, Radio News and Radio Around the World | 25/02/10

Trevor Dann talks to Jon Holmes and Mark Story about the future of 6 Music, the tabloidization of radio news, and what we can learn from radio around the world. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Steve Ackerman from Somethin | 19/02/10

Trevor Dann talks to Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else and Matt Wells from The Guardian about The Radio Production Awards, bad language and the BBC Trust review of Radio 2 and 6 Music.

RadioTalk: Live from the Radio Production Awards 2010 | 12/02/10

This week's RadioTalk is live from the inaugural Radio Production Awards in association with Hill Dickinson. Trevor also talks to Anders and Rolf from RadioDays Europe about what delegates can expect from Europe's newest conference. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor talks to Ford Ennals, Chair of Digital Radio UK | 29/01/10

Trevor talks to Ford Ennals at the new HQ of Digital Radio UK.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann, Sandy Warr, Greg Watson talk UK Radio Aid 2, Radio 2 and Journalism Courses | 21/01/10

Trevor Dann talks to broadcaster and Radio Academy London Branch Chair Sandy Warr and Folder Media's Greg Watson about UK Radio Aid 2, change at BBC Radio 2 and 5 Live, Muxes, Journalism Courses and Millie the Musical Cow. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Live from the Radio Production Awards Nominations Evening in Manchester | 13/01/10

Trevor talks to Chair of the Radio Independents Group, Mike Hally, Independent Producer Phil Critchlow and a host of others at the Radio Production Awards Nominations Evening in Manchester.

RadioTalk: End of Year Special with Chris Burns, Simon Crosse, Tony Moorey and John Plunkett | 17/12/09

Trevor Dann hosts the RadioTalk End of Year Special with Chris Burns (BBC), Simon Crosse (USP), Tony Moorey (Absolute) and John Plunkett (The Guardian). Looking back over the past year in radio and look forward to 2010 and the next decade.

RadioTalk: Xmas books: Trevor Dann talks to ex-R1 controller Johnny Beerling and John Collins meets Tony Currie | 11/12/09

Christmas is coming. Johnny Beerling's book on Radio 1 and Tony Currie's on Radio Clyde are discussed and reviewed

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Phil Critchlow and Heather is live at the Student Radio Awards | 27/11/09

Trevor talks to Phil Critchlow from TBI Media and The Radio Independents Group, and Producer Heather is live at the BBC Radio 1 Student Radio Awards, talking to Scott Mills, Huw Stephens and many more.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Matt Deegan, Paul Robinson and Andrew Shaw | 20/11/09

Trevor talks to Matt Deegan (Folder Media / Fun Kids), Paul Robinson (Kidsco.tv) and Andrew Shaw (PRS for Music) about online music availability, infighting in the industry, and existential commercial radio.

RadioTalk: The Sonys 2010 - Trevor Dann with Tim Blackmore | 14/11/09

Tim Blackmore, chair of the Sony Radio Academy Awrds discusses the changes for 2010 including new categories and an easier way to enter

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann with Moz Dee (TalkSport) and Adam Bowie (Absolute) | 06/11/09

fireworks round the RadioTalk table

RadioTalk: Trevor talks to John Myers | 23/10/09

Trevor Dann talks to former CEO of GMG John Myers about the Myers Report, being back on air, and what the future holds for the big man.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann talks to Andrew Harrison, leader of UK commercial radio | 16/10/09

An interview with the Chief Exec of RadioCentre, exploring his views on digital migration, the role of the Radio Council, defections from RadioCentre, the privatisation of Radio 1 and the audience profile of Radio 2.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann with Jacqui Devereux and Clive Dickens | 09/10/09

New revenue sources, the digital switchover and what the future of radio is actually going to look like.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann with Lisa Kerr, Simon Crosse and Adrian van Klaveren | 02/10/09

Change at 5Live, digital radio, the Radio Production Awards and pants

RadioTalk on the Road: Paul Campbell, Trevor Dann, and Guy Starkey | 25/09/09

RadioTalk comes from sunny Sunderland this week. Trevor talks to Paul Campbell (Amazing Radio) and Guy Starkey (University of Sunderland) about the world outside London Village, DAB, and the benefits of learning radio on a boat. Produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Trevor Dann with James Cridland, Jon Holmes and Mark Story | 17/09/09

Trevor Dann talks to James Cridland, Jon Holmes and Mark Story about BBC musical chairs, radio on the iPhone and biscuits. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk: Lorna Clarke, Trevor Dann, Deanna Hallett and Martin Kelner | 10/09/09

In this week's RadioTalk Trevor Dann talks to Lorna Clarke (BBC Electric Proms), Deanna Hallett (HallettArendt) and Martin Kelner (Broadcaster) about BBC Radio 2, the DRDG and whether being unpopular makes you irrelevant. Podcast produced by Heather Davies

RadioTalk Scottish Branch Edition: Brian Ford, Tom Bell, Luke McCullough | 09/09/09

RadioTalk from the Scottish Branch of The Radio Academy. Brian Ford (broadcaster), Tom Bell (broadcaster - currently on Central FM), Luke McCullough (Regional Manager for Scotland, Digital Switchover Help Scheme) talk to John Collins from the Scottish Branch about what makes good local radio, where did it all go wrong and what makes someone leave the comfiest seat in Scottish broadcasting.

RadioTalk 12: Trevor Dann, Steve Ackerman, Emma Tozer, Jane Whyatt | 03/09/09

Green shoots, James Murdoch, Radio 2 and DJ divas.

RadioTalk Scottish Branch Edition: Jay Crawford (Real Radio), Jim Gellatly (Broadcaster & Podcaster) and Alaisdar Smith (Skillset) | 17/08/09

RadioTalk from the Scottish Branch of The Radio Academy. Jay Crawford (Chair of the Scottish Branch and Brand Programme Director, Real Radio), Jim Gellatly (New Music Broadcaster and Podcaster) and Alasdair Smith (Scotland Director, Skillset) talk to John Collins from the Scottish Branch about local programming, the economy, and PRS. Are we losing touch with the listener? Is the radio industry failing students? Has radio been mis-sold to advertisers? They also commemorate the life of Steve Hamilton, a leading voice in Scottish broadcasting, who passed away two weeks ago.

Radio Talk 11: Book Special with Rod Mckenzie and Liz Kershaw | 17/07/09

Rod McKenzie (BBC) and Liz Kershaw (BBC) join Trevor at the Radio Academy to discuss some of the recently published book on radio. Produced By Rozana Green

RadioTalk from the Radio Festival 2009: Torin Douglas, Roy Martin, Paul McNally, Matt Hall | 01/07/09

Join Trevor Dann from the Piazza of the Nottingham Playhouse, with Torin Douglas (BBC), Roy Martin (Radio Today), Paul McNally (Radio Magazine), Matt Hall (The Guardian). Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk 9: Paul Campbell, James Cridland and Adrian Van-Klaveren | 26/06/09

Trevor Dann talks to Paul Campbell (Amazing Radio), James Cridland (BBC) and Adrian Van-Klaveren (BBC) about Amazing Radio, the Radio Festival and the 5Live move to Manchester. Podcast produced by Heather Davies

RadioTalk 8: Adam Bowie, Lorna Clarke, and Tony Moretta | 17/06/09

Trevor Dann talks to Adam Bowie (Absolute Radio), Lorna Clarke (BBC Electric Proms), and Tony Moretta (DRDB) about Digital Britain, Diversity, and the importance of Add-Ons. We also find out what our guests have been listening to. Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk 7: Gloria Abramoff, Simon Crosse, and Lisa Kerr | 10/06/09

Trevor Dann talks to Gloria Abramoff, Simon Crosse (USP Content) and Lisa Kerr (RadioCentre). Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk 6: Mark Story and Cliff Fluet | 04/06/09

Trevor Dann talks to Mark Story and Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin LLP). Podcast produced by Heather Davies.

RadioTalk 5: Tim Blackmore, Peter Davies, and Jan Wyatt | 29/05/09

Trevor Dann talks to Tim Blackmore, Peter Davies, and Jan Wyatt. Podcast produced by Heather Davies (Radio Academy)

RadioTalk 4: Jimmy Buckland, Sandy Warr and Jon Holmes | 22/05/09

Trevor Dann talks to Jimmy Buckland (UTV), Sandy Warr (Wriglesworth Consultancy) and Jon Holmes. Podcast produced by Heather Davies (Radio Academy)

RadioTalk 3: Moz Dee, Mike Owen, and Matt Deegan | 14/05/09

Trevor Dann talks to Moz Dee (TalkSport), Mike Owen (Mike Owen Media), and Matt Deegan (Folder Media and Fun Kids). Podcast produced by Heather Davies (Radio Academy)

RadioTalk 2: Jacqui Devereux, Chris Burns and Martin Kelner | 08/05/09

Trevor Dann talks to Jacqui Devereux (CMA), Chris Burns (BBC) and Martin Kelner (The Guardian). Podcast produced by Heather Davies (Radio Academy)

RadioTalk 1: David Mansfield, Steve Ackerman and Matt Wells | 30/04/09

Join host Trevor Dann for the first of our weekly RadioTalk podcasts. David Mansfield, Steve Ackerman and Matt Wells talk Radio Reborn, recession and marathons. Podcast produced by Heather Davies (Radio Academy)

Scottish Branch Event | 23/04/09

The Breakfast show is the most important part of any radio station's programming. Every successful station has a strong Breakfast show. Fred MacAulay hosts a panel featuring two of the country's most prominent Breakfast presenters George Bowie (Radio Clyde) and Robin Galloway (Real Radio). Both are well placed to offer an insight into what makes a brilliant Breakfast show.

Radio at the Edge | 10/11/08

The essential event for new media teams, business developers, technology teams and radio programmers: Radio at the Edge.

Bob Boilen (NPR) in Conversation | 26/10/08

The Radio Academy's Trevor Dann talks to American broadcaster Bob Boilen, host of NPR's 'All Songs Considered' at the Third Coast International Audio Festival in Chicago.

Away To My Left: The Art of Sports Commentary Part 1 | 08/05/08

Alan Green, a recent inductee to the UK Radio Hall of Fame, is among the guests as Moz Dee, programme director of talkSPORT, hosts a session exploring what makes a great radio sports commentator. How much research should you do? How close should you get to the players? How much do you need to practice? How opinionated should you be? Plus a party game where we ask the panelists to commentate on sports with which they wouldn’t normally be associated. More details coming soon!

Have I Got Compliance for You? | 15/04/08

HOST: Jon Holmes PANELLISTS: David Burkin, Ian Parkinson, Fran Barnes, Daniel Owen, Paul March PRODUCER: Fergus Dudley IN A NUTSHELL: It's not a competition because all competitions are now completely illegal. We plough through the paperwork so you can avoid the pitfalls and stay on the right side of the Regulator.

The Face of Facebook | 15/04/08

SPEAKER: Stephen Haines IN A NUTSHELL: Top Tips from Facebook: - Facebook is a social utility, not a social media. - Authentication of users, thus targeting capabilities are far more accurate. - Social Advertisements - New ways of connecting with their audience, using the influence of friends to spread interest about your brand! - Facebook pages for clients. - How Facebook can promote your show!

How To Make Your Station No.1 | 15/04/08

INTERVIEWER: David Lloyd INTERVIEWEE: Jay Crawford PRODUCER: Trevor Dann IN A NUTSHELL: Not long ago the regional station for southern Scotland, Scot FM, was languishing with half its current audience. Now, rebranded as Real Radio, it’s No.1 in its market with a reach of over 30%, the highest for any commercial regional station in the UK. So how did they do it? Programme Director Jay Crawford tells Virgin Radio Programme and Marketing Director David Lloyd a few trade secrets.

Mark Radcliffe In Conversation | 15/04/08

MARK RADCLIFFE IN CONVERSATION INTERVIEWER: Trevor Dann INTERVIEWEE: Mark Radcliffe IN A NUTSHELL: PDs and programme producers don’t always see eye-to-eye with their on-air talent. DJs sometimes interpret demands for a coherent station image as a constraint on their ability to express themselves. Management can supress presenter freedom to the extent that the broadcasters delight in subverting the rules. BBC Radio 1 and 2 presenter, independent producer, novelist and drummer Mark Radcliffe has seen both sides of the great divide and flourished in both. In conversation with Trevor Dann, Mark shares his thoughts on how presenters and producers can get the best out of each other.

New Voices, New Choices | 15/04/08

CHAIR: Karen Pearson PANELLISTS: Becky Jacobs, Patrick Neate, Martyn Ware PRODUCER: Karen Pearson IN A NUTSHELL: Exploring the latest sounds and textures in radio production worldwide. Independent radio producer Karen Pearson hosts a discussion with author and podcast presenter Patrick Neate and producer Becky Jacobs on challenging traditional thinking in terms of literary broadcasting. Producer and sound innovator Martyn Ware (The Human League/Heaven 17) joins us to discuss new possibilities in the use of sound artistically and creatively in the wider world, and how this thinking is and can be applied to broadcasting worldwide.

Backstage at Production 08 | 15/04/08

Listen to what happened backstage at Production 08.

Station Imaging - Part 1 | 01/04/08

Just how important is station imaging in radio today? Are radio stations getting better at creating an audio image for their brands, or are we just recycling old ideas? Join a cross section of the UK’s best station sound producers to debate the current state of station imaging. We promise an evening free of ‘techy’ talk of plug-ins and their settings, but a chance to get beneath the skin of great station imaging from the UK’s finest. Join host Keith Pringle with a top panel from both the BBC and commercial radio as they reveal the answers. Ben Newby (BBC Radio 1, Exec. Producer of Station Sound) Matt Lomax (Kiss, Head of Station Sound) Bernard Achampong (Station Sound Producer at 1Xtra) Adam Burgess (GCap One Network, Imaging Producer)

Station Imaging - Part 2 | 01/04/08

Just how important is station imaging in radio today?

We Ask The Questions - Part 1 | 11/03/08

Two of UK radio's most distinguished interviewers demonstrate the twin arts of conversation and interrogation by interviewing each other. Radio 5Live's Simon Mayo and Radio 4's Mark Lawson discuss the importance of research, how to get the most out of an interviewee on the plugging circuit, how to cope with a reluctant or monosyllabic guest and why relaxation can be more effective than confrontation.

We Ask The Questions - Part 2 | 11/03/08

Two of UK radio's most distinguished interviewers demonstrate the twin arts of conversation and interrogation by interviewing each other. Radio 5Live's Simon Mayo and Radio 4's Mark Lawson discuss the importance of research, how to get the most out of an interviewee on the plugging circuit, how to cope with a reluctant or monosyllabic guest and why relaxation can be more effective than confrontation.

Podcast 5 | 29/02/08

Trevor catches up with Mark Damazer, Controller of BBC Radio 4.

Creativity: Trade Secrets - Part 1 | 28/02/08

Do we take creativity for granted? Do we just turn up the fader and hope for the best?

Creativity: Trade Secrets - Part 2 | 28/02/08

Do we take creativity for granted? Do we just turn up the fader and hope for the best?

Podcast 4 | 15/02/08

Trevor speaks to Janice Turner from BECTU and the Radio Academy's new project worker Elaine Williams

Podcast 3 | 24/01/08

Tim Blackmore, Chairman of the Sony Radio Academy Awards and Group Programme Director of UBC, talks about Sonys, the future of commercial radio and why the BBC turned him down in the 1980s.

Podcast 2 | 18/01/08

Phil Riley, former CEO of Chrysalis Radio, talks about his failed bid for Emap Radio, the future of DAB and the difference between DJs and chickens. You can also hear some extracts from our Podcasting Debate and there's a round-up of Academy news.

Podcasting: The Future Part 2 | 16/01/08

The second half of January's London Event

Podcasting: The Future Part 1 | 16/01/08

The first half of January's London event.

Podcast 1 | 11/01/08

In our very first podcast Trevor interviews Mark Story and looks at the life of Kevin Greening with Mark Goodier and Will Saunders.