In this episode of RadioTalks, we hear from Jackie Neill - trainer, consultant, and producer with over 30 years’ experience in radio, editorial leadership, and production. Jackie shares insights from her media career, freelancing journey, running a business, and the importance of representation in the industry. Now Head Judge for the IMRO Radio Awards 2025, Jackie offers valuable tips on crafting a standout entry and reflects on her years of involvement with the awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Radio Days Ireland is a unique 2 day conference which will take place on 27th and 28th March 2025 in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin. The event is a joint initiative by Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and IBI, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. In this episode we hear from Stephen Reiner, Ciaran Cunningham, Joanne Sweeney and Andy Roberts, enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Episode of RadioTalks you will hear from Fionnuala Rabbitt, Managing Director at Highland Radio in Donegal and also current Chairperson of Learning Waves. Fionnuala took over as Chairperson of Learning Waves in September 2024 following the appointment of former Chairperson Patricia Monahan to Director of Audio in RTE. Fionnuala has been a Director of Learning Waves since 2017 and served as Vice Chair since 2022. Fionnuala also represents Highland Radio and the sector on the board of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland(IBI) and is also a board member of IRS+. Prior to joining Highland Radio, Fionnuala worked in Galway Bay FM as a researcher and producer. In this episode, Fionnuala will share her radio journey, how her family influenced her career, her role in Highland Radio and her thoughts on Learning Waves, the Radio Sector, its future and its challenges. This is one not to miss!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for a special episode commemorating 20 years of Learning Waves! In this milestone discussion, we sit down with Teresa Hanratty, Network Manager, Patricia Monahan, Chairperson and Managing Editor at Newstalk, Michael Crawley, LMFM CEO and Learning Waves' first Chairperson, Fiona Stack, General Manager at Radio Kerry and former Learning Waves Chairperson, and Bernadette Prendergast, Head of News at Galway Bay FM and also a former Chairperson. Together, they reminisce on memorable moments, celebrate key achievements, and cast a visionary gaze into the future of Learning WavesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode radio leaders, Gabrielle Cummins, CEO and Programme Director at Beat 102 103, Brian McCarthy, National Sales Director at Urban Media, John Purcell, CEO at KCLR 96FM, and Fiona Stack, General Manager at Radio Kerry, talk about the year ahead and give their views on the challenges and opportunities for the sector in 2024. This episode reflects on 2023 and includes a discussion on where the industry is going, diving in to radio advertising, regulation and the digital offer of radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of RadioTalks, we take a moment to reflect on a busy and exciting year across the radio industry. We hear from Learning Waves journalism graduate Jamie Ryan about his first months on placement at East Coast FM and what it’s really like getting started in radio. Award-winning broadcaster Kieran McGuinness shares his journey from musician to presenter and what drives his love of music radio. We’re also joined by Fiona Stack, Fionnuala Rabbitt and Mark Cunning, who talk openly about stepping into new leadership roles and the challenges and opportunities facing radio today. A warm, honest conversation about people, passion and the future of the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many and its always great to see radio stations in Ireland airing charity initiatives . On this podcast we chat to Edwina Grace from KCLR 96FM about their Toy Drive for 2025 and Callum Farmer who is the breakfast show producer for Spin 1038 about their event which is Emma, Dave and Fiona's Big Night of Laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The annual IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny in early October, celebrating excellence across Irish radio. This year, the “Newcomer of the Year” award was presented to Ukrainian journalist Yuliia Riabova, originally from Odesa. Yuliia arrived in Ireland in 2023 and has since become part of the Radio Kerry team. In our interview, Yuliia shares her experiences of life in Ukraine, her journey to Ireland, and how she found a new home and career in Irish radioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode 31 of RadioTalks we talk to Martin Howard, Programme Controller, Shannonside/Northern Sound and Melanie O’Sullivan, Marketing and Events Manager, Radio Kerry to discuss the recent Ai for Radio course delivered by Joanne Sweeney and how it has impacted Martin’s, Melanie’s role since completing the course. We also get some general thoughts and views on Ai and its use in radio and its impact and management going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking Ahead – Radio into the Future with James Cridland, editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter, and a radio futurologist — a writer, consultant, advisor and speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven Reiner joined the Stony Brook faculty at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year after working for more than a decade as a producer for the CBS News magazine program “60 Minutes. Radio’s Role in Providing Trusted News for Consumers. with Professor Steven Reiner, Stony Brook University, USA Moderator: Fiona Stack, Radio Kerry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Sustainability for Content and Commercial Growth GEDI with Laura Costello, THINKHOUSE, Aisling Heraughty, Ocean FM, Andrew Campbell-Edie, Irish Centre for Diversity Moderated by Robbie Fogarty from Sunshine 106.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sustaining Radio’s Future with Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video on Demand Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RTE, Chris Doyle, CEO, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Sean Barry, Managing Director, Wireless Ireland, Ronan McManamy, CEO, Clare FM/Tipp FM. Moderator: Will Faulkner, Midlands Radio 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI – Opportunities and Challenges for the Audio Sector with Glen Mulcahy, Titanium Media, James Cridland, PodNews, Joanne Sweeney, Digital Training Institute Moderator – Jess Kelly, NewstalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Presenters Story with Graham O’Toole, Nathan O’Reilly Moderator: Niamh O’ReillySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leadership | Resilience | Motivation – Sport and Business Jim Gavin, Irish Aviation Authority, former Dublin Manager and current Chairperson of GAA Football Review Committee in conversation with Adrian Barry, Off the BallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Radio in Cars and on Devices with Pedro Valiente, Head of Partnerships, Radio Player Moderated by Michael Kelly from The IBISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connecting with Younger Audiences with Andy Roberts, Radio Consultant, UK, Alison Healy, Today FM, Mark Cunning, Group Content Director, Wireless Ireland Moderator – Kayte O’Malley, Galway Bay FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protecting Journalism into the Future with Andrew McLindon, An Garda Siochána, Ciara Riordan, BBC News, Dawn Wheatley, DCU, Bernadette Prendergast, Galway Bay FM Moderator: Greg Hughes, Highland RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Future of Audio Advertising – The Agency Perspective With Jade Finn, Head of Planning and Investment, Dentsu, Emma O’Doherty, Chief Client Officer, Mindshare/Group M, Andy Pierce, Group Strategy Director, Core, Simon Geraghty, Research and Insights Director, OMG Moderator: Ciaran Cunningham, CEO, Radiocentre IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.