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 FM

Connecting with Younger Audiences
with Andy Roberts, Radio Consultant, UK, Alison Healy, Today FM, Mark Cunning, Group Content Director, Wireless Ireland
Moderator&nbsp;&ndash; Kayte O&rsquo;Malley, Galway Bay FM

Radio Talks is the podcast from Learning Waves. 

Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative.

Radio Talks is the podcast from Learning Waves. 
Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative.

This is the official podcast from Learning Waves Ireland

RadioTalks Podcast from Learning Waves

This podcast is brought to you by Learning Waves.

Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative.

The Network is funded by Skillnet Ireland (a government initiative) together with all of the Independent Commercial Radio Stations in the country. Currently there are 34 Independent Commercial Radio Stations in the network, together with IRS+, Urban Media, and Media Central. Alongside this, these networks work in partnership with the industry regulator, Coimisiún na Meán (previously the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland) and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI).

 

This podcast is brought to you by Learning Waves.
Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative.
The Network is funded by Skillnet Ireland (a government initiative) together with all of the Independent Commercial Radio Stations in the country. Currently there are 34 Independent Commercial <a href="https://www.learningwaves.ie/members">Radio Stations in the network</a>, together with IRS+, Urban Media, and Media Central. Alongside this, these networks work in partnership with the industry regulator, Coimisi&uacute;n na Me&aacute;n (previously the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland) and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI).
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RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Connecting with Younger Audiences

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.

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.

RadioTalks - Episode 34 - New Voices, Big Wins & Industry Moves in Irish Radio

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. 

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&nbsp; Emma, Dave and Fiona's Big Night of Laughs.&nbsp;

RadioTalks - Episode 33 - Christmas Charity Initiatives 

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 radio

The annual IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny in early October, celebrating excellence across Irish radio.
This year, the &ldquo;Newcomer of the Year&rdquo; 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 radio

RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Connecting with Younger Audiences

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