Robin Galloway (pic: Bauer Media) RADIO has a problem: its past. All of us who love the medium frame it in the radio that we grew up with. Whether it was listening to Radio Luxembourg under the covers, as it … Continue reading →

January was a quiet time on the blog, but now we’re into February I’m going to write much more. If you missed the RAJAR last month, you probably missed my RAJAR thoughts over at allmediascotland.com – they’re still worth a … Continue reading →

The following appeared at allmediascotland.com – one of my must-visit media websites: THE Bauer Media Scotland radio group has had a busy 2012 and it has paid off in its final quarter listening figures – as reported by RAJAR. Its FM stations in the … Continue reading →

The following appeared at allmediascotland.com – one of my must-visit media websites:   OF the 194 comments that currently accompany the suggestion, most appear to be against. I refer, of course, to the proposal – published last year in The Guardian – that “a small … Continue reading →

One thing I like more than any other in radio is presenters who genuinely connect with their audiences. This can happen in music intensive formats with ease. Lots of people mistake long presenter links for personality and engagement – it … Continue reading →

There’s a lot of talk around the radio about where the next generation of talent is coming from in radio. This normally boils down into “where are the next radio DJs coming from”? Moments later we hear names of fresh … Continue reading →