RADIO CREATORS

In this episode of RADIO CREATORS Steve Randall is joined by Marcus Smith from BCfm in Bristol, a community radio station that promotes community cohesion and well-being by providing an engaging and challenging audio experience.

Marcus is BCfm's development lead and is a driving force in the station's collaborative approach to on air content, and perhaps more importantly, to initiatives that spread beyond the speakers! The station recently announced that is has secured £40,000 in funding for a road safety initiative, working with stakeholders to make the community's roads safer.

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In this episode, Steve Randall chats with Martin Steers, a passionate advocate for community radio, who wears many hats, from running NLive Radio in Northampton and Bedford Radio in Bedford along with involvement in Scout Radio and founding the Community Radio Awards. He's also co-founder and director of UK Community Radio Network, a support and lobbying group for the sector.

In this insightful conversation, we explore the vital role of community radio, the challenges it faces, and the innovative solutions being implemented to ensure its sustainability. Martin shares his experiences and insights on the importance of localism, the impact of community radio, and the ongoing efforts to support and represent Ofcom licensed community stations.

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In this episode, Steve Randall chats with Nathan Spackman, operations director at Bro Radio in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.

Nathan shares insights into the station's community-focused approach, the importance of local content, and the innovative Bro Radio Academy aimed at engaging young people. Plus the huge benefits of organising and running the local community awards event .

There's also talk about how to ensure your radio station is sustainable for the long term by diversifying revenue streams and getting the product right.

Discover how Bro Radio has evolved over 15 years, expanded its coverage, and fostered a culture of teamwork and local engagement. 

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In this 'non-geeky-guaranteed' episode we explore the world of small scale DAB with Ash Alford, the digital development manager for Angel Radio, the community radio station for older people in the Portsmouth area.

We address the elephants in the room about DAB including sound quality, coverage, and the potential for it to be replaced by online listening. Steve Randall also asks Ash about the challenges and opportunities for broadcasters in this new digital landscape, offering insights into the future of radio broadcasting.

Discover how small scale DAB has revolutionised local broadcasting, making it possible for stations to reach their audience without the prohibitive costs associated with traditional digital radio. Perhaps your station is considering adding DAB to your platforms or maybe even becoming a multiplex operator?

Ash delves into the history and evolution of small scale DAB, its affordability for community and smaller commercial radio stations, and the technological advancements that have made it accessible.

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In this episode of RADIO CREATORS Steve Randall is joined by Keri Jones from Alfred, an all-speech community radio station for Shaftesbury in Dorset (famous among other things for Gold Hill as used in the classic Hovis ads!).

Keri has taken a 'non-radio' approach to the station, which started as a podcast and now broadcasts on FM and online. With a small team of volunteers and assisted by AI (used carefully and ethically) Keri has created a hyper-local station providing news and information for a geographical area that is strictly adhered to.

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In the serene and picturesque Highlands of Scotland lies a radio station that has become a beacon of community engagement and musical diversity. Radio Wester Ross, under the adept management of Iain Meadows, has carved out a unique niche in the world of community radio.

In our latest podcast episode, Steve Randall speaks with Iain about the fascinating journey of Radio Wester Ross, the challenges it faces and the innovative strategies used to keep the audience engaged – and ensure the best participation from its volunteers.

Iain has worked as a presenter and manager at radio stations across the UK but at Radio Wester Ross, he oversees a station that serves a geographically vast and sparsely populated area.

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In this introductory episode of RADIO CREATORS the show's host Steve Randall explains what inspired him to launch the podcast and what its aims are.

Steve's experience at a small commercial station in 2008 gave him a new perspective on the power of radio having been with some of the country's biggest stations previously. Along with his upcoming guests, he will bring you insights, information, tips, and advice to help your small station and presenters to thrive.

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