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Radio : The love affair with radio continues with over 3 million listening everyday

JNLR figures published today confirm that radio remains THE choice for the Irish public when it comes to audio listening. 3.1 million People tune in each day! Despite the fact that listeners have more options t [...]

Sharp increase in numbers of Irish companies availing of training to improve competitiveness

Skillnets annual report for 2016 was launched on Tuesday 18th July 2017 by CEO, Paul Healy and Chairman, Brendan McGinnity. Overall the report shows a sharp increase in numbers of Irish companies availing [...]

Voices from our Radio Broadcasting Bootcamp Course on air this week

This week from Monday to Thursday you will have the opportunity to hear the voices of our students from our 2017 Radio Broadcasting Bootcamp course live on FRQ.FM from 12 to 1pm each day. Since the 19th o [...]

Former Saatchi & Saatchi Director Leads Creative Workshop for Learning Waves

Calling all creative copywriters! Learning Waves are holding a new innovative workshop which will take place in Dublin on June 27th. (Venue to be confirmed) This workshop will focus on copywriting and the notio [...]

Invest in yourself with Learning Wave's Radio Broadcasting Bootcamp

Always wanted to be involved in radio? Well this could be your chance to do just that! Instead of investing in a holiday this summer; invest in yourself from the 19th June – 14th July at Windmill Lan [...]

Diploma in Creative Radio Advertising – A first for Learning Waves Skillnet

On Wednesday 24th May 2017, Learning Waves Skillnet commenced its Diploma in Creative Radio Advertising with GoCreate Academy. The course was launched in the BAI in Dublin with Learning Waves Skillnet and [...]

Lena Murphy takes the chair at Learning Waves Skillnet

Lena Murphy succeeds Nessa McGann as Chairperson of Learning Waves Skillnet. Lena was elected Chairperson at the organisations board meeting on Tuesday 16th May 2017 and will lead the network into its [...]

Radio - A powerful medium for building brands and connections

This was clearly the message coming from the Choose Radio event held on Thursday 18th May 2017 in Number Twenty Two, South Anne Street, Dublin. The event was organised by the Choose Radio group and [...]

The Future of Sport on Radio - Know your audience is key message from Learning Waves Skillnet workshop

On Monday 24th April 2017 Learning Waves Skillnet held a highly interactive and engaging workshop on the 'Future of Sport on Radio', a workshop that encompassed all things from sports rights, to in [...]

New courses from Learning Waves Skillnet

Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to bring a number of new courses to you over the coming weeks. The network has developed partnerships with organisations and trainers to bring you new and exciting pro [...]

Is Journalism Dead - Views from MojoCon 360 with Michael Rosenblum, Samantha Barry and Mark Joyella

Journalism is not dead - old news habits are dead' said Samatha Barry, Head of Social Media and Emering Media, CNN Worldwide at the RTE MojoCon 360 conference held in Galway on 4th to 6th May 2017. Ba [...]

Creating Visual Content for Radio – Views from across the Globe

Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to partner with MojoCon 360 in Galway next week to bring a FREE fringe event to those interested in hearing more about Mobile Journalism for Radio and Social. The even [...]

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