In this episode of RadioTalks, we hear from Jackie Neill - trainer, consultant, and producer with over 30 years’ experience in radio, editorial leadership, and production. Jackie shares insights from her media career, freelancing journey, running a business, and the importance of representation in the industry.

Now Head Judge for the IMRO Radio Awards 2025, Jackie offers valuable tips on crafting a standout entry and reflects on her years of involvement with the awards. 

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Looking Ahead – Radio into the Future with James Cridland, editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter, and a radio futurologist — a writer, consultant, advisor and speaker.

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Steven Reiner joined the Stony Brook faculty at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year after working for more than a decade as a producer for the CBS News magazine program “60 Minutes. 

Radio’s Role in Providing Trusted News for Consumers.

with Professor Steven Reiner, Stony Brook University, USA

Moderator: Fiona Stack, Radio Kerry

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Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Sustainability for Content and Commercial Growth

GEDI with Laura Costello, THINKHOUSE, Aisling Heraughty, Ocean FM, Andrew Campbell-Edie, Irish Centre for Diversity

Moderated by Robbie Fogarty from Sunshine 106.8 

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Sustaining Radio’s Future

with Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video on Demand Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RTE, Chris Doyle, CEO, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Sean Barry, Managing Director, Wireless Ireland, Ronan McManamy, CEO, Clare FM/Tipp FM.

Moderator: Will Faulkner, Midlands Radio 3

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AI – Opportunities and Challenges for the Audio Sector

with Glen Mulcahy, Titanium Media, James Cridland, PodNews, Joanne Sweeney, Digital Training Institute

Moderator –  Jess Kelly, Newstalk

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The Presenters Story

with Graham O’Toole, Nathan O’Reilly

Moderator: Niamh O’Reilly

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Leadership | Resilience | Motivation – Sport and Business

Jim Gavin, Irish Aviation Authority, former Dublin Manager and current Chairperson of GAA Football Review Committee in conversation with Adrian Barry, Off the Ball

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Radio in Cars and on Devices

with Pedro Valiente, Head of Partnerships, Radio Player

Moderated by Michael Kelly from The IBI

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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

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