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Independent Radio Sector sees an Increase in Entries Shortlisted for 2016 PPI Radio Awards

Exciting news in the Independent Radio sector today as the 2016 PPI Shortlist was announced at 12 this afternoon. Independent radio stations across the country made up a great number of 121 places on the shortl [...]

Learning Waves & IBI announce dates for Radio Days Ireland

For the first time ever, Learning Waves Skillnet and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) have joined forces to organise a radio conference in Ireland for the independent radio industry. The result is [...]

Training Needs Analysis for 2017 - Have your say!

Learning Waves Skillnet is currently putting together their funding application to Skillnets for 2017. In 2015, the network submitted a 2 year strategy document with a budget for 2016. We are now su [...]

Music Presenter Bootcamp Participants - What they said!

Our Music Presenter Bootcamp course has come to an end for 2016. 13 participants engaged in and completed the programme on 14th July 2016. All participants took part in a one hour broadcast on FRQ.F [...]

Why storytelling is still everything, despite new journalism tools.

J ournalist and producer Scott Rensberger reinforces the power of the story as reporters begin to experiment with mobile journalism tools and techniques. "If you're a journalist, show me a da [...]

Autumn Training Schedule released

We are delighted to announce our training schedule for Autumn of 2016. The current schedule includes a wide mix of training from Sales, to Programming to Management and Administration. We are deligh [...]

New Voices for Radio from Music Presenter Bootcamp Course

Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to bring to you some potential new voices for radio from our recent 3 week Music Presenter Bootcamp course. A total of 13 people participated in the 3 week course deli [...]

Garda Press Office praises local radio for co-operation

Sinead McSweeney and Superintendent John Gilligan from the Garda Press Office acknowledged the co-operation of local radio in relation to ‘blackouts’ on tiger kidnaps and barricade incidences at a [...]

New Website for Learning Waves

Learning Waves Skillnet has a new look website which is mobile friendly, more user friendly and offers new and unique elements to our members. New sections on the website include : Watch | Read | Liste [...]

NPR's Guide to Facebook Live - How Journalists can use Facebook Live

This post was written by NPR’s Lori Todd, Claire O’Neill, Mito Habe-Evans, Sara Goo, Gerry Holmes, Rob Byers and Eric Athas. By now you’ve likely heard about Facebook Live – tho [...]

Irish Radio seeks New Talent

Learning Waves Skillnet is looking to recruit new talent to the Irish Radio Industry. If you think you could become the next big music presenter in Ireland, get in touch with us today. We will provi [...]

Podcast Production Training courses scheduled for May 2016

Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to announce Podcast Production training with Corinne Podger Journalism.co.uk will take place in May 2016. Two dates have been scheduled for 12th and13th in Dublin. For more [...]

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