Radio

2024 - 3 - 12

The Radio Chronicles: From Hidden Treasures to Unexpected Takeovers

Barbican - Barbican Turbo - BBC Radio - Digital Platforms - Historic Radio Plays - National Radio and Television Headquarters - Omdurman - Past Perfect Radio - Power Dynamics - Radio Circle - Sudanese Army - Vintage Music Lovers

From hidden treasures unearthed by BBC Radio to unexpected takeovers of radio and TV headquarters, the airwaves are buzzing with excitement! Dive into the world of vintage music, energy beverages, and digital transformations in the broadcasting industry.

The world of radio is experiencing a whirlwind of events, from the unearthing of hidden treasures by BBC Radio to unexpected takeovers of national radio and television headquarters. BBC Radio recently celebrated the rediscovery of over 1000 radio plays returned to the archives by the Radio Circle, offering listeners a peek into historic shows. Meanwhile, Sudan's military made headlines by seizing control of the national radio and television HQ in Omdurman, showcasing the power dynamics at play in the broadcasting realm. On a lighter note, Barbican, known for its non-alcoholic beverages, delved into the energy beverages market with the launch of Barbican Turbo, adding a new twist to the beverage industry.

For vintage music aficionados, Past Perfect Radio has launched a service tailored to their taste, providing ad-free and clutter-free broadcasting of digitally remastered 78rpm recordings. This platform promises not only a nostalgic journey through music history but also artist profiles and engaging programming. As the digital landscape evolves, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam urged radio and TV stations to reclaim their digital presence, emphasizing the importance of appearing more prominently in the online sphere.

In a dramatic turn of events, Sudan's armed forces announced their takeover of the national radio and television headquarters, signaling a shift in control within the country's media landscape. The conflict and battles that ensued underscore the complexities of political power struggles in the region, affecting broadcasting institutions and the dissemination of information. Despite the turmoil, the resilience of the broadcasting industry shines through, adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing media landscape.

Did you know that the Barbican Turbo energy beverage marks Coca-Cola's foray into the energy drink market, expanding its product offerings beyond traditional soft drinks? Additionally, the Past Perfect Radio platform is not just about music but also a historical archive, preserving and sharing the rich heritage of vintage recordings for future generations to enjoy.

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Hidden Treasures: BBC Radio celebrates rediscovery of historic ... (BBC News)

Over 1000 radio plays have been returned to the BBC Archives by the Radio Circle.

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Barbican mimics the sounds of roaring engines in radio spot (Campaign Middle East)

Non-alcoholic beverage brand Barbican, part of Coca-Cola, has ventured into the energy beverages space with its latest launch Barbican Turbo.

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Radio, TV stations told to reclaim digital space: MIC (Vietnamnet)

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said radio and TV stations need to regain digital space by appearing more on digital ...

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Past Perfect Radio launches for vintage music lovers (Radio Today)

It's aimed at lovers of vintage music with an ad and clutter-free service, playing digitally remastered 78rpm recordings. Programming includes artist profiles, ...

Sudan's army says it took control of national radio and television HQ (The Star Online)

The headquarter lies in Omdurman, across the Nile from Khartoum and part of Sudan's wider capital. There were no immediate comment from RSF. War between ...

Sudanese army says controls national radio, TV HQ in Omdurman (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

KHARTOUM, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced Tuesday that it has taken control of the national radio and television headquarters ...

Sudan's military regains control of TV and radio headquarters from ... (The Associated Press)

The conflict has wrecked Khartoum and other urban cities across the Northeastern African nation. In the western region of Darfur, the fighting took on a ...

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Sudanese army captures radio, TV headquarters after fierce battles (Sudan Tribune)

The capture comes after weeks of siege and follows the destruction of a large RSF force attempting to escape the besieged headquarters during the first hours of ...

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Sudan: army has 'taken control' of national radio and television HQ (Middle East Monitor)

The Sudanese Army said today that it has taken control of Sudan's national radio and television headquarters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ...

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Sudan's armed forces says it took control of national radio and ... (Arab News)

DUBAI: Sudan's armed forces says it took control of national radio and television HQ said an official statment on Tuesday. This story is developing.

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Sudan's military regains control of TV and radio headquarters from ... (ABC News)

Sudan's military says it has regained control of the country's national radio and television headquarters from a rival paramilitary group it has been ...

Sudanese army says controls national radio, TV HQ in Omdurman (Xinhua)

KHARTOUM, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced Tuesday that it has taken control of the national radio and television headquarters ...

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Ron St. Pierre, longtime RI radio host, dies at 69 (WPRI.com)

St. Pierre was a mainstay both on air and behind the scenes at talk radio stations WPRO-AM and WHJJ-AM, as well as Buddy Cianci's on-air partner.

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Sudan army takes control of national radio, TV headquarters (The East African)

War between Sudan's army and the RSF erupted in mid-April 2023 amid tensions over a plan for transition to civilian rule.

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Rhode Island radio personality Ron St. Pierre passes away (WJAR)

He collapsed at his East Greenwich home Monday night and died at the hospital. St. Pierre was a well respected manager at talk radio stations WPRO and WHJJ. He ...

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Sudan army regains control of national TV and radio headquarters ... (Aljazeera.com)

Sudan's army has taken control of the country's national radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the army ...

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BBC Radio to broadcast rediscovered historic dramas (Radio Today)

Over 1,000 radio plays have been given to the Archives by the Radio Circle, a group of radio enthusiasts and collectors, made up of reels and home recordings ...

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Sudan's army claims control of national broadcast building (Reuters India)

Advance extends army control across 'old Omdurman' · Rival RSF has held military advantage for much of war · Conflict has caused mass displacement, humanitarian ...

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Radio is seeing red (The Verge)

Hello! It's been a bit since we checked in on the news. Today, I've got a look at the ongoing financial troubles at NPR member stations, the shutdown of Rooster ...

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Former Sunshine Coast radio host Peter Lang found guilty of ... (ABC News)

In short: Peter Lang, 65, has been found guilty of five sexual offences against a girl in the 1980s. Lang pleaded not guilty to 22 charges, of which six ...

VLBI astrometry of radio stars to link radio and optical Celestial ... (Oxford Academic)

Abstract. The Gaia celestial reference frame (Gaia-CRF) will benefit from a close assessment with independent methods, such as Very Long Baseline ...

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Hong Kong bureau of Washington-funded Radio Free Asia may quit ... (South China Morning Post)

Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.

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Internet radio station claims SF's last open FM frequency (SFGate)

After a decadelong freeze on low-power FM radio license applications, SF internet radio station BFF.fm has claimed the city's last remaining FM frequency.

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Mony and Bender Exit Programming Roles At New South Radio ... (Radio Ink)

Two Program Directors, Y101's Matt Mony and Mix 98.7's Chris Bender, are out at Jackson, MS's New South Radio.

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As we celebrate CFAM's 67th anniversary, we talk radio ... (PembinaValleyOnline.com)

Today we're celebrating the 67th anniversary of Golden West and the radio station that began our commitment to community service radio, CFAM Radio 950.

A novel Bayesian approach for decomposing the radio emission of ... (Oxford Academic)

Abstract. Studies show that both radio jets from the active galactic nuclei (AGN) and the star formation (SF) activity in quasar host galaxies contribute to ...

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NASA-Supported Team Discovers Aurora-Like Radio Bursts Above ... (NASA)

A NASA-funded team of scientists has discovered long-lasting radio signals emanating from the Sun that are similar to those associated with auroras ...

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HODINKEE Radio: Why Are Some Watch Brands Underappreciated? (HODINKEE)

Talking Laurent Ferrier, the Morgan Stanley report on the Swiss watch industry, new releases from AP and Omega, and more.

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