Another golfing PR opportunity is being offered up by the Swansea-based media.
Local radio specialists Town and Country Broadcasting have a tempting little Ryder Cup package available to a sports-loving enterprise.
I met account manager Matthew Anderson in the Uplands Diner, Swansea, today and he was mad keen on his new offering.
Exposure
For an outlay of £1,400 - although I suspect that's negotiable - the broadcaster's Ryder Cup associate will get decent exposure on Nation Radio, Bay Radio and Bridge FM, covering a good wedge of central South Wales.
In the two weeks' run-up to the big Celtic Manor showdown there'll be mentions on five daily promo slots and a few "live reads" by presenters.
Over the three days of the competition there'll be mentions on four daily updates from the course along with more live reads.
The presenter with the rather tasty job of reporting every three hours on the progress of the European and American teams is Gareth Williams, a regular on TCB's saturday sport output.
Nice work if you can get it ... and a tempting promotional hook-up.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Radio, golf ... and Royal Porthcawl bacon butties
Ever fancied dipping a toe into local radio advertising?
Well, South Wales' new kid on the broadcasting block is offering an innovative trial run opportunity.
It features an ad package, membership of a new business club, online presence, a round of golf and a lively networking session.
South Wales Radio account manager Matthew Anderson revealed all when we sat down for a cuppa in the Uplands Diner, Swansea.
His offer applies to all the local and regional stations in the group - Bay Radio (covering Swansea Bay), Scarlet FM (Llanelli), Radio Carmarthenshire, Bridge FM (Bridgend), Radio Pembrokeshire, Radio Ceredigion and Nation (South Wales).
He said that for £450 each business will get 50 half-minute ads shared between one or two stations. You'll also be a launch member of the Swansea Wales Radio Business Club which he'd like to develop strongly through 2010 with offers and gatherings.
The deal includes a rather attractive event at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on Tuesday, November 9. There's coffee and bacon rolls to start, a shotgun start for the four-man teams, 18 holes, dinner in the clubhouse then a presentation and auction/raffle with charity and celebrity hooks.
It's a pleasurable way for Matthew to attract some new business - and it sounds like an effective way for golfers to network and gain radio exposure.
I'll be preparing a brief today for Effective Communication clients but if you'd like more info just give me a shout.
Matthew, by the way, was previously seen on the South Wales media circuit as an account manager with Swansea Bay Business Life. I get the impression he's relishing the new challenge.
South Wales Radio group. Monthly reach stats include: Bay - 55,000, Bridge - 48,000, Nation - 143,000
Well, South Wales' new kid on the broadcasting block is offering an innovative trial run opportunity.
It features an ad package, membership of a new business club, online presence, a round of golf and a lively networking session.
South Wales Radio account manager Matthew Anderson revealed all when we sat down for a cuppa in the Uplands Diner, Swansea.
His offer applies to all the local and regional stations in the group - Bay Radio (covering Swansea Bay), Scarlet FM (Llanelli), Radio Carmarthenshire, Bridge FM (Bridgend), Radio Pembrokeshire, Radio Ceredigion and Nation (South Wales).
He said that for £450 each business will get 50 half-minute ads shared between one or two stations. You'll also be a launch member of the Swansea Wales Radio Business Club which he'd like to develop strongly through 2010 with offers and gatherings.
The deal includes a rather attractive event at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on Tuesday, November 9. There's coffee and bacon rolls to start, a shotgun start for the four-man teams, 18 holes, dinner in the clubhouse then a presentation and auction/raffle with charity and celebrity hooks.
It's a pleasurable way for Matthew to attract some new business - and it sounds like an effective way for golfers to network and gain radio exposure.
I'll be preparing a brief today for Effective Communication clients but if you'd like more info just give me a shout.
Matthew, by the way, was previously seen on the South Wales media circuit as an account manager with Swansea Bay Business Life. I get the impression he's relishing the new challenge.
South Wales Radio group. Monthly reach stats include: Bay - 55,000, Bridge - 48,000, Nation - 143,000
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Radio bosses club together for South Wales business
Good news from Town and Country Broadcasting, whose portfolio includes Bay Radio, Scarlet FM, Radio Carmarthenshire and Nation Radio.
As part of their evolving commercial scene they're about to launch a business club.
Its membership features will include on-air and online promotional offerings with this young company whose reach stretches across South Wales with around 330,000 listeners every month. They have an interesting mix of demographic markets, including the young rock lovers who enjoy Nation to the West Walian audience of Radio Ceredigion.
Its Swansea Bay presence is a strong alternative to the more established Wave and Swansea Sound and offers a greater listenership than community stations such as Radio Tircoed and Afan FM.
The South Wales Radio 2010 Business Club is due to tee off in November, with a golfing-themed event.
I'm due to meet Town and Country account manager Matthew Anderson this week so will report fully on his proposals after that coffee.
As part of their evolving commercial scene they're about to launch a business club.
Its membership features will include on-air and online promotional offerings with this young company whose reach stretches across South Wales with around 330,000 listeners every month. They have an interesting mix of demographic markets, including the young rock lovers who enjoy Nation to the West Walian audience of Radio Ceredigion.
Its Swansea Bay presence is a strong alternative to the more established Wave and Swansea Sound and offers a greater listenership than community stations such as Radio Tircoed and Afan FM.
The South Wales Radio 2010 Business Club is due to tee off in November, with a golfing-themed event.
I'm due to meet Town and Country account manager Matthew Anderson this week so will report fully on his proposals after that coffee.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
July 28's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Good News – A mining company has revealed Neath Valley expansion plans to safeguard more than 200 jobs and create an extra 45. Energybuild plans a new infrastructure at Aberpergwm Mine near Glynneath. Click
Bad News – Llanelli's £4.6m Technium Performance Engineering building employs just 27 people. It was meant to create 800 jobs with the centre itself accommodating up to 100. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Summer Fun - The No Fit State circus company will bring a spectacular aerial playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to Pontardawe Recreational Fields from August 7-14. Click
Music Selection – Tunes played from 5-6am today included: Wet Wet Wet, Love Is All Around; Erasure, Sometimes; Kylie Minogue, Spinning Around; Carole King, It's Too Late; Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News 1 - Glamorgan CCC are to ban a group of around 20 supporters from home matches following abusive behaviour during Sunday's one-day win over Sussex at St Helen's, Swansea. The county said they were from Ynysygerwn CC, near Neath. Click
News 2 - Two artists are so worried about the plight of honey bees that they've formed a choir to sing a special piece of music based on bee sounds. It was being debuted at Swansea University yesterday with public events to come on August 6 and 9. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Good News – A mining company has revealed Neath Valley expansion plans to safeguard more than 200 jobs and create an extra 45. Energybuild plans a new infrastructure at Aberpergwm Mine near Glynneath. Click
Bad News – Llanelli's £4.6m Technium Performance Engineering building employs just 27 people. It was meant to create 800 jobs with the centre itself accommodating up to 100. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Summer Fun - The No Fit State circus company will bring a spectacular aerial playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to Pontardawe Recreational Fields from August 7-14. Click
Music Selection – Tunes played from 5-6am today included: Wet Wet Wet, Love Is All Around; Erasure, Sometimes; Kylie Minogue, Spinning Around; Carole King, It's Too Late; Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News 1 - Glamorgan CCC are to ban a group of around 20 supporters from home matches following abusive behaviour during Sunday's one-day win over Sussex at St Helen's, Swansea. The county said they were from Ynysygerwn CC, near Neath. Click
News 2 - Two artists are so worried about the plight of honey bees that they've formed a choir to sing a special piece of music based on bee sounds. It was being debuted at Swansea University yesterday with public events to come on August 6 and 9. Click
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July 14's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Video – Oops! Council workers are spotted throwing cut grass over a wall in Penclawdd, Gower - to the upset of local recycling supporters. Click
Features – The Evening Post now uploads many of its features supplements shortly after print publication. Check out last night's property guide here.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social Media - New online community What's It Like is being given a big push by Bay Radio. Lots of videos - slogan: "Lots of Reality: No hype." Click
Music – Last night's tunes included: Elton John - Your Song , Eagle-Eyed Cherry - Falling In Love Again,
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms, Take That - A Million Love Songs, Jack Johnson - Better Together.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Issues - Listen again to Monday's Jamie & Louise show when the presenters discussed how Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia was using opera to highlight the growing problem of dementia care. Click here and fast-forward to 1:43:30.
Sport - Swansea City lost 2-0 in a friendly at Hereford United despite chances from Alan Tate, Stephen Dobbie, Nathan Dyer, Angel Rangel, David Cotterill, Shefki Kuqi, Gorka Pintado, Scott Donnelly and Casey Thomas. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Video – Oops! Council workers are spotted throwing cut grass over a wall in Penclawdd, Gower - to the upset of local recycling supporters. Click
Features – The Evening Post now uploads many of its features supplements shortly after print publication. Check out last night's property guide here.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social Media - New online community What's It Like is being given a big push by Bay Radio. Lots of videos - slogan: "Lots of Reality: No hype." Click
Music – Last night's tunes included: Elton John - Your Song , Eagle-Eyed Cherry - Falling In Love Again,
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms, Take That - A Million Love Songs, Jack Johnson - Better Together.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Issues - Listen again to Monday's Jamie & Louise show when the presenters discussed how Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia was using opera to highlight the growing problem of dementia care. Click here and fast-forward to 1:43:30.
Sport - Swansea City lost 2-0 in a friendly at Hereford United despite chances from Alan Tate, Stephen Dobbie, Nathan Dyer, Angel Rangel, David Cotterill, Shefki Kuqi, Gorka Pintado, Scott Donnelly and Casey Thomas. Click
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 7's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Twitter #PortTalbot #Llanelli
3.00am – darlingdipu: Tree disease halts Swansea Bay Rally - South Wales Evening Post http://dlvr.it/2N7nf
9.00pm – Disclosure2009: UK UFO Sighting: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire-3rd July 2010 http://bit.ly/ciKysL
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Heidi Kirkpatrick, the wife of Llanelli's Corporal Jamie Kirkpatrick, looked on as the coffin of her husband was driven through Wootton Bassett. He died last month in the Afghan campaign. Click
Sport – Fans have called for stability after Swansea City FC lost its second manager in 13 months. Paulo Sousa quit the club this week to join fellow Championship club Leicester City. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social media - Listeners can now follow Bay Radio on Facebook. Click
Today's "burning question" – Wales could introduce a 7p charge for plastic carrier bags from next year in a bid to cut down on the amount we waste. Do you support these plans? Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Video: Wales manager John Toshack believes that Gary Speed could be the candidate to take over as Swansea City boss following the departure of Paulo Sousa. Click
Photos - Fabulous images of beautiful birds of prey from the Spirit of Gwendraeth Festival at Ffos Las. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Twitter #PortTalbot #Llanelli
3.00am – darlingdipu: Tree disease halts Swansea Bay Rally - South Wales Evening Post http://dlvr.it/2N7nf
9.00pm – Disclosure2009: UK UFO Sighting: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire-3rd July 2010 http://bit.ly/ciKysL
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Heidi Kirkpatrick, the wife of Llanelli's Corporal Jamie Kirkpatrick, looked on as the coffin of her husband was driven through Wootton Bassett. He died last month in the Afghan campaign. Click
Sport – Fans have called for stability after Swansea City FC lost its second manager in 13 months. Paulo Sousa quit the club this week to join fellow Championship club Leicester City. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social media - Listeners can now follow Bay Radio on Facebook. Click
Today's "burning question" – Wales could introduce a 7p charge for plastic carrier bags from next year in a bid to cut down on the amount we waste. Do you support these plans? Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Video: Wales manager John Toshack believes that Gary Speed could be the candidate to take over as Swansea City boss following the departure of Paulo Sousa. Click
Photos - Fabulous images of beautiful birds of prey from the Spirit of Gwendraeth Festival at Ffos Las. Click
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
June 30's Swansea Bay Media Highlights - Online Special
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Llanelli dad died serving his country in Afghanistan on the same day thousands gathered across Britain to honour the Armed Forces. Click
Commercial – Main home page ad: Redrow. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - The Chancellor's austerity budget will cost more than a million jobs across the UK, according to unpublished Treasury papers on the effects of the spending cuts. Click
Community – Bay Radio is a sponsor of Margam Festival (July 4-30). Other backers include Tata and Neath Port Talbot Council. Events include an evening with soccer legend Tommy Docherty and and evening of operatic arias with Viva to the Diva. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - The approach to Swansea railway station has improved with the help of artwork from Swansea Metropolitan University students who have installed murals that reflect iconic scenes from around the rail network. Click
Community - It's Co-operative Fortnight (June 19-July 3) and here's a lovely piece of audio from Radio Wales' Jamie and Louise show in which Llanmadoc's village shop is the centre of attention. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Llanelli dad died serving his country in Afghanistan on the same day thousands gathered across Britain to honour the Armed Forces. Click
Commercial – Main home page ad: Redrow. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - The Chancellor's austerity budget will cost more than a million jobs across the UK, according to unpublished Treasury papers on the effects of the spending cuts. Click
Community – Bay Radio is a sponsor of Margam Festival (July 4-30). Other backers include Tata and Neath Port Talbot Council. Events include an evening with soccer legend Tommy Docherty and and evening of operatic arias with Viva to the Diva. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - The approach to Swansea railway station has improved with the help of artwork from Swansea Metropolitan University students who have installed murals that reflect iconic scenes from around the rail network. Click
Community - It's Co-operative Fortnight (June 19-July 3) and here's a lovely piece of audio from Radio Wales' Jamie and Louise show in which Llanmadoc's village shop is the centre of attention. Click
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 16's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Words – Nice little debate about the biggish issue of citizen journalism; the Evening Post is inviting volunteer reviewers, some readers would prefer payment. Click
Pictures – Splendid photo gallery here from the weekend's Escape Into the Park - lots of shapes, flesh and fun. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Commercial - It's Shop Port Talbot Week on Bay Radio, supporting independent local traders such as appliance retailer VJ Bailey, Margam's Tollgate bathrooms, Anglia Window Blinds of Forge Road. Click
Community – Bay Radio's giving its backing to this summer's Pontardawe Festival (Aug 20-22), featuring folk/jazz/world specialists Sheelanagig, Swansea shantymen Baggyrinkle and powerpoppers Dodgy. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Audio - Aberdulais-based marine biologist Judith Oakley talks about the rich natural beauty of the south-west-wales coastline. Click
Business - Radio Wales show Jamie and Louise is celebrating non-food products made in Wales, including bras made by Swansea's Nerys Evans. If you run a business they could feature email the Media Master to find out how - apearson@effcom.co.uk. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Words – Nice little debate about the biggish issue of citizen journalism; the Evening Post is inviting volunteer reviewers, some readers would prefer payment. Click
Pictures – Splendid photo gallery here from the weekend's Escape Into the Park - lots of shapes, flesh and fun. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Commercial - It's Shop Port Talbot Week on Bay Radio, supporting independent local traders such as appliance retailer VJ Bailey, Margam's Tollgate bathrooms, Anglia Window Blinds of Forge Road. Click
Community – Bay Radio's giving its backing to this summer's Pontardawe Festival (Aug 20-22), featuring folk/jazz/world specialists Sheelanagig, Swansea shantymen Baggyrinkle and powerpoppers Dodgy. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Audio - Aberdulais-based marine biologist Judith Oakley talks about the rich natural beauty of the south-west-wales coastline. Click
Business - Radio Wales show Jamie and Louise is celebrating non-food products made in Wales, including bras made by Swansea's Nerys Evans. If you run a business they could feature email the Media Master to find out how - apearson@effcom.co.uk. Click
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June 2's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
May 25's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Dylan in words – Friends and admirers of Dylan Thomas have rushed to his defence after historian Paul Johnson dismissed him as a "liar and a rotter" in his memoirs.
Dylan in pictures – Photo of the day: A sand sculpture of Dylan Thomas has been created as part of an exhibition in Weston-super-Mare.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – RNLI lifeguards have had a busy few days as the sun sends bathers to Gower's beaches. There have been rescues at Rotherslade and Port Eynon.
Commercial – An excellent advertising featuring on the Bay Radio website flags up Shop Gorseinon Week in conjunction with traders such Top Notch Bargains, The Old Mill Health Store, Gorseinon Pet & Aquatics Superstore and Swallow Taxis and Minibuses. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Dozens of South West Wales patients have left hospitals across the region suffering with malnutrition, according to new findings uncovered by AM Alun Cairns. Click
Commercial – Key home page ads include: PlusNet, Nurofen, Littlewoods, Virgin Media.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Dylan in words – Friends and admirers of Dylan Thomas have rushed to his defence after historian Paul Johnson dismissed him as a "liar and a rotter" in his memoirs.
Dylan in pictures – Photo of the day: A sand sculpture of Dylan Thomas has been created as part of an exhibition in Weston-super-Mare.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – RNLI lifeguards have had a busy few days as the sun sends bathers to Gower's beaches. There have been rescues at Rotherslade and Port Eynon.
Commercial – An excellent advertising featuring on the Bay Radio website flags up Shop Gorseinon Week in conjunction with traders such Top Notch Bargains, The Old Mill Health Store, Gorseinon Pet & Aquatics Superstore and Swallow Taxis and Minibuses. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Dozens of South West Wales patients have left hospitals across the region suffering with malnutrition, according to new findings uncovered by AM Alun Cairns. Click
Commercial – Key home page ads include: PlusNet, Nurofen, Littlewoods, Virgin Media.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May 18's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Sir Anthony Hopkins' latest big screen role has been under the critical gaze of the movie world at Cannes. He plays a wealthy 60-something in Woody Allen comedy You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Commercial – Even in tough times it's worth advertising, as Abta illustrate today. Against the latest ash cloud backdrop, the travel association urges holidaymakers to book with confidence through a member.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – South Wales Police are urging pubs and clubs to be on their guard against raiders who've been targeting gaming machines.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Ace Window Systems, Baglan; Neath Port Talbot Fostering; Sinclair VW, Swansea.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – A man who cooked up a story about being robbed in Neath town centre just so he could get a free lift home has been fined for wasting police time. Click
Commercial – Key home page ads include: HSBC, Welsh Assembly Government's Flexible Support for Business (FS4B), Capital One credit cards.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Sir Anthony Hopkins' latest big screen role has been under the critical gaze of the movie world at Cannes. He plays a wealthy 60-something in Woody Allen comedy You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Commercial – Even in tough times it's worth advertising, as Abta illustrate today. Against the latest ash cloud backdrop, the travel association urges holidaymakers to book with confidence through a member.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – South Wales Police are urging pubs and clubs to be on their guard against raiders who've been targeting gaming machines.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Ace Window Systems, Baglan; Neath Port Talbot Fostering; Sinclair VW, Swansea.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – A man who cooked up a story about being robbed in Neath town centre just so he could get a free lift home has been fined for wasting police time. Click
Commercial – Key home page ads include: HSBC, Welsh Assembly Government's Flexible Support for Business (FS4B), Capital One credit cards.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
UK – Labour leader odds (thanks to William Hill): David Miliband 4/7, Harriet Harman 16/1, Alan Johnson 6/1, Ed Miliband 9/1, Ed Balls 16/1, Jack Straw 33/1.
Wales – A major new hotel, restaurant and housing development could soon be in the pipeline for Hafod Copperworks, one of Swansea's most historic industrial sites. Swansea Council has put the site on the market.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – A Swansea pensioner has been convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a city bus.
Key home page ads include Directory Inquiries, Admiral Insurance.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Hain backs Brown as he pushes for Lib-Dem summit. Click
Most commented stories – 1 - Plaid attacks debates exclusion after failing to make ground in election - Click. 2 - Hain backs Brown as he pushes for Lib-Dem summit - Click. 3 - Hotel's marquee plea is set for council rejection - Click.
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Print Western Mail Click
UK – Labour leader odds (thanks to William Hill): David Miliband 4/7, Harriet Harman 16/1, Alan Johnson 6/1, Ed Miliband 9/1, Ed Balls 16/1, Jack Straw 33/1.
Wales – A major new hotel, restaurant and housing development could soon be in the pipeline for Hafod Copperworks, one of Swansea's most historic industrial sites. Swansea Council has put the site on the market.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – A Swansea pensioner has been convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a city bus.
Key home page ads include Directory Inquiries, Admiral Insurance.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Hain backs Brown as he pushes for Lib-Dem summit. Click
Most commented stories – 1 - Plaid attacks debates exclusion after failing to make ground in election - Click. 2 - Hain backs Brown as he pushes for Lib-Dem summit - Click. 3 - Hotel's marquee plea is set for council rejection - Click.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
May 4's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
General Election – Meet Builth Wells' Polly Mackenzie on pages 1, 4 & 5 - she's Nick Clegg's top adviser; plus pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 16, 18, 19, 25 & 26 where there's a comment piece from the Swansea office of investment management specialists Brewin Dolphin.
Editorial – Traditional Welsh cottages may disappear from the landscape unless planning rules are changed, according to a heritage expert.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – A detective constable from Port Talbot has been jailed for his part in a child pornography ring.
Typical music – Scissor Sisters, I Don't Feel Like Dancin'; Train - Hey, Soul Sister; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Karen Ramirez, Looking For Love; Fleetwood Mac, Dreams.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Police closed the A484 over Garngoch Common as firefighters tackled a five hectare grass blaze. Fire crews from Gorseinon, Llanelli and Morriston were called. Click
Commercial – Key home page advertisers include: Toyota, Vanish, Neath Port Talbot College.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
General Election – Meet Builth Wells' Polly Mackenzie on pages 1, 4 & 5 - she's Nick Clegg's top adviser; plus pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 16, 18, 19, 25 & 26 where there's a comment piece from the Swansea office of investment management specialists Brewin Dolphin.
Editorial – Traditional Welsh cottages may disappear from the landscape unless planning rules are changed, according to a heritage expert.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – A detective constable from Port Talbot has been jailed for his part in a child pornography ring.
Typical music – Scissor Sisters, I Don't Feel Like Dancin'; Train - Hey, Soul Sister; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Karen Ramirez, Looking For Love; Fleetwood Mac, Dreams.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Police closed the A484 over Garngoch Common as firefighters tackled a five hectare grass blaze. Fire crews from Gorseinon, Llanelli and Morriston were called. Click
Commercial – Key home page advertisers include: Toyota, Vanish, Neath Port Talbot College.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
April 27's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Revealed: The secrets Richard Burton shared with his pocket diary - thanks to the Richard Burton Centre at Swansea University.
Commercial – Nice plug for one of South Wales' greatest pubs, Maesteg's Old House Inn, in a feature on new Peter Long book The Hidden Places of Wales (Travel Publishing).
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – The bosses of Swansea's closure-threatened Ethnic Cuisine say a WAG grant to upgrade its plant wouldn't have saved its 230 jobs ... a new customer contract was needed.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Ace Windows, Welsh Blood Service, Neath Port Talbot Council Recycling Services, Fortress Wales at Margam Park, Skoda UK, Car Arena Swansea.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – The family of a young woman attacked on Llanelli beach are furious with the way police dealt with the case. They claim she was taken from the scene in a police van which contained one of her attackers. Click
Most viewed stories – An apology to Robert William Stevens - Click. Man dies as crews called to early-morning kitchen blaze - Click. We're down but we are not out - Click.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Revealed: The secrets Richard Burton shared with his pocket diary - thanks to the Richard Burton Centre at Swansea University.
Commercial – Nice plug for one of South Wales' greatest pubs, Maesteg's Old House Inn, in a feature on new Peter Long book The Hidden Places of Wales (Travel Publishing).
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – The bosses of Swansea's closure-threatened Ethnic Cuisine say a WAG grant to upgrade its plant wouldn't have saved its 230 jobs ... a new customer contract was needed.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Ace Windows, Welsh Blood Service, Neath Port Talbot Council Recycling Services, Fortress Wales at Margam Park, Skoda UK, Car Arena Swansea.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – The family of a young woman attacked on Llanelli beach are furious with the way police dealt with the case. They claim she was taken from the scene in a police van which contained one of her attackers. Click
Most viewed stories – An apology to Robert William Stevens - Click. Man dies as crews called to early-morning kitchen blaze - Click. We're down but we are not out - Click.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 20's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Education: A county-by-county investigation of the future of schools in Wales has uncovered tens of thousands of spare desks as falling rolls affect virtually every county.
Clegg-spot 1 – The man of the moment makes it to page 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 18 ... "a new poll shows his party has surged into second place among Welsh voters."
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Police are hunting a female bag-snatcher who robbed two pensioners in Swansea's Sketty Park area over the weekend.
Clegg-spot 2 – Nick Clegg is launching an attack on "reckless and greedy bankers" as a school photo of the Lib Dem leader is revealed. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial 'most viewed' – "It has been a total nightmare," says man jailed after being wrongly convicted of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl. Click
Clegg-spot 3 – Reader comment from "Heather, Mumbles" ... I overheard two bimbos who were jogging on the sea-front the other morning talking about this Clegg bloke and how sexy he was. I've never gone for looks, I far prefer brawn, and lots of it. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed Click
Morning Show - Phil England is back on air - with croaky voice. Welcome back.
News - A 19-year-old girl is in hospital after being attacked by a gang on Llanelli beach.
Clegg-spot 4 (well, he's famous now!) - Labour's dominance of politics in Wales is coming to an end, according to the Lib Dem leader.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Education: A county-by-county investigation of the future of schools in Wales has uncovered tens of thousands of spare desks as falling rolls affect virtually every county.
Clegg-spot 1 – The man of the moment makes it to page 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 18 ... "a new poll shows his party has surged into second place among Welsh voters."
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Police are hunting a female bag-snatcher who robbed two pensioners in Swansea's Sketty Park area over the weekend.
Clegg-spot 2 – Nick Clegg is launching an attack on "reckless and greedy bankers" as a school photo of the Lib Dem leader is revealed. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial 'most viewed' – "It has been a total nightmare," says man jailed after being wrongly convicted of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl. Click
Clegg-spot 3 – Reader comment from "Heather, Mumbles" ... I overheard two bimbos who were jogging on the sea-front the other morning talking about this Clegg bloke and how sexy he was. I've never gone for looks, I far prefer brawn, and lots of it. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed Click
Morning Show - Phil England is back on air - with croaky voice. Welcome back.
News - A 19-year-old girl is in hospital after being attacked by a gang on Llanelli beach.
Clegg-spot 4 (well, he's famous now!) - Labour's dominance of politics in Wales is coming to an end, according to the Lib Dem leader.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
April 6's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – A Gower businessman whose son died in a mysterious plane crash off Brazil two years ago has still not been able to hold a funeral.
Commercial – Great to see a new business – Jenkins Garden Machinery - rising in Cross Hands, supported by an informative half-page ad.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Swansea Council has approved the closure of two children’s homes as part of a services review.
Commercial – Typical ad break – Blazers Caravans, Argyle Cleaning Services, Towers Hotel & Spa Bon Jovi tribute night.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Work to transform the fire-ravaged remains of Neath's Gwyn Hall into a multi-million pound arts venue starts this month. Contractor Morgan Ashurst plans a meeting with local traders over safely measures. Click
Commercial – Google Ads on the home page include ... The Crown Training Academy, Store-It Wales and JobRapido.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – A Gower businessman whose son died in a mysterious plane crash off Brazil two years ago has still not been able to hold a funeral.
Commercial – Great to see a new business – Jenkins Garden Machinery - rising in Cross Hands, supported by an informative half-page ad.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Swansea Council has approved the closure of two children’s homes as part of a services review.
Commercial – Typical ad break – Blazers Caravans, Argyle Cleaning Services, Towers Hotel & Spa Bon Jovi tribute night.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Work to transform the fire-ravaged remains of Neath's Gwyn Hall into a multi-million pound arts venue starts this month. Contractor Morgan Ashurst plans a meeting with local traders over safely measures. Click
Commercial – Google Ads on the home page include ... The Crown Training Academy, Store-It Wales and JobRapido.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
March 30's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial - Cardiff City's players have not been paid their monthly wages. The club say they'll be paid within days.
Opinion - If anything is going to help Wales' economy grow in the 21st century, it's a modern and well functioning transport system that truly gets the nation moving. That has to be at the heart of Assembly thinking.
Commercial – The back page's Ryder Cup countdown goes on ... just 184 days to go. If you've not yet commercially tapped in to the golf extravaganza, think about it quickly.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial - The business behind a proposed new food processing industrial plant for southwest Wales - Halal Industries UK - have pledged that all suitably qualified individuals would be considered for jobs.
Commercial – Bay has some good ties with business at the moment, with its daily low-bid auction. Prizes have included goods from Samsung, Sony and LG. Click
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Online Neath Port Talbot Council Click
Editorial – An inspirational woman from a Neath Port Talbot special school is sitting top of the class after scooping the Admiral Swansea Bay Teacher of the Year with Bay Radio. Click
Recommended – A good looking new business website launches this week, especially for Neath Port Talbot. See it here. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
Sport - One of Britain's most successful Paralympians, Tanni Grey-Thompson, has taken her place in the House of Lords.
Charity - Radio Tircoed's April Love appeal kicks off for Ty Hafan. Click
Competitions – Nice ticket-win link-ups with the Grand Theatre (Noddy) and Super League club the Crusaders (v Harlequins this Thursday). Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial - Cardiff City's players have not been paid their monthly wages. The club say they'll be paid within days.
Opinion - If anything is going to help Wales' economy grow in the 21st century, it's a modern and well functioning transport system that truly gets the nation moving. That has to be at the heart of Assembly thinking.
Commercial – The back page's Ryder Cup countdown goes on ... just 184 days to go. If you've not yet commercially tapped in to the golf extravaganza, think about it quickly.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial - The business behind a proposed new food processing industrial plant for southwest Wales - Halal Industries UK - have pledged that all suitably qualified individuals would be considered for jobs.
Commercial – Bay has some good ties with business at the moment, with its daily low-bid auction. Prizes have included goods from Samsung, Sony and LG. Click
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Online Neath Port Talbot Council Click
Editorial – An inspirational woman from a Neath Port Talbot special school is sitting top of the class after scooping the Admiral Swansea Bay Teacher of the Year with Bay Radio. Click
Recommended – A good looking new business website launches this week, especially for Neath Port Talbot. See it here. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
Sport - One of Britain's most successful Paralympians, Tanni Grey-Thompson, has taken her place in the House of Lords.
Charity - Radio Tircoed's April Love appeal kicks off for Ty Hafan. Click
Competitions – Nice ticket-win link-ups with the Grand Theatre (Noddy) and Super League club the Crusaders (v Harlequins this Thursday). Click
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Lake aims to make a splash on Swansea Bay media circuit
Ben Evans, of hugely popular young Swansea Bay-based rock broadcaster Nation Radio, tells me that April sees the return of a colourful key presenter.
The station has signed up 26-year-old Allan Lake who's done the rounds of terrestrial radio services with his own unique style.
For the past year he has been busy establishing an online talk station based in Cardiff.
Ben, the station programmer for Nation, said: "We're pleased we didn't have to look far to find our new breakfast show.
"Allan's made South Wales his home and has built a great relationship with his audience during stints at Red Dragon FM and here at Nation previously."
Allan told Media Master: "Whatever we do, we hope to give people a bit of a smile in the morning. The South Wales sense of humour is amazing so we'll definitely be having a laugh on the phones."
Lake's return follows Nation celebrations as it recorded its highest ever listening figures. It's part of the expanding Town and Country Broadcasting empire which also features the likes of Bay Radio, Scarlet FM and Radio Carmarthenshire.
Ben said: "Allan's appointment is the latest in a number of developments through 2010, which began with Nation expanding its coverage on DAB Radio.
"Nation is becoming a proper Made-in-Wales success story. Our listeners are as passionate about the station as we are, spreading the word to more and more new listeners every day. Our new breakfast show gives them even more opportunities to get involved."
Lake's Wikipedia entry - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Lake - proclaims hims as being "Britain's most outspoken and fired radio DJ."
Listen in, folks ... could be interesting times ahead.
The station has signed up 26-year-old Allan Lake who's done the rounds of terrestrial radio services with his own unique style.
For the past year he has been busy establishing an online talk station based in Cardiff.
Ben, the station programmer for Nation, said: "We're pleased we didn't have to look far to find our new breakfast show.
"Allan's made South Wales his home and has built a great relationship with his audience during stints at Red Dragon FM and here at Nation previously."
Allan told Media Master: "Whatever we do, we hope to give people a bit of a smile in the morning. The South Wales sense of humour is amazing so we'll definitely be having a laugh on the phones."
Lake's return follows Nation celebrations as it recorded its highest ever listening figures. It's part of the expanding Town and Country Broadcasting empire which also features the likes of Bay Radio, Scarlet FM and Radio Carmarthenshire.
Ben said: "Allan's appointment is the latest in a number of developments through 2010, which began with Nation expanding its coverage on DAB Radio.
"Nation is becoming a proper Made-in-Wales success story. Our listeners are as passionate about the station as we are, spreading the word to more and more new listeners every day. Our new breakfast show gives them even more opportunities to get involved."
Lake's Wikipedia entry - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Lake - proclaims hims as being "Britain's most outspoken and fired radio DJ."
Listen in, folks ... could be interesting times ahead.
Friday, March 26, 2010
March 26's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - An independent review into the funding and management of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is to take place, the Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed. Click
Time travel - Fans of Doctor Who will be able to catch exclusive footage of the latest series when a roadshow visits the Swansea Castle Square Big Screen on 1 April. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – New figures reveal that Swansea’s recycling habits are helping Wales to get ever nearer its 2010 waste reduction target.
Commercial – Typical ad break: WAG/Fire service fire safety/arson reduction; Tile & Bath Co; Abba tribute night at Blanco’s, Port Talbot.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - The grieving mum of an epilepsy sufferer is urging others not to risk their lives by ignoring their condition.
Commercial – One of Wales’ hidden gems should be a little more visible now thanks to it winning the Camra Carmarthenshire Pub of the Year award for a second time. Well done to the Prince of Wales, Mynyddygarreg.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - An independent review into the funding and management of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is to take place, the Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed. Click
Time travel - Fans of Doctor Who will be able to catch exclusive footage of the latest series when a roadshow visits the Swansea Castle Square Big Screen on 1 April. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – New figures reveal that Swansea’s recycling habits are helping Wales to get ever nearer its 2010 waste reduction target.
Commercial – Typical ad break: WAG/Fire service fire safety/arson reduction; Tile & Bath Co; Abba tribute night at Blanco’s, Port Talbot.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - The grieving mum of an epilepsy sufferer is urging others not to risk their lives by ignoring their condition.
Commercial – One of Wales’ hidden gems should be a little more visible now thanks to it winning the Camra Carmarthenshire Pub of the Year award for a second time. Well done to the Prince of Wales, Mynyddygarreg.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
March 19's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - A suspended Llanelli orthopaedic surgeon has been reinstated to the medical register and says she plans to become a prison doctor. Click
Recommended - A bi-lingual presentation of music, history, myth and science based on Gower’s 20,000-year-old Red Lady is to premiere in Carmarthen. Click
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Broadcast Real Radio Click
Editorial - Port Talbot-based singer Paul Potts is to undertake a seven-day sponsored walk from the town to London to help the relief effort in Haiti.
Commercial - Typical ad break: Greggs bakery, Persimmon Homes, The Sun, Cymraeg Kids, Watts Truck and Van Cardiff.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - Half of Llanelli’s churches could close in a major Church in Wales shake-up. Click
Commercial – Let the battle of the photographers commence – Terry Morris has a quarter-page Easter offer and Pure Creations go large with a full page promo.
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - A suspended Llanelli orthopaedic surgeon has been reinstated to the medical register and says she plans to become a prison doctor. Click
Recommended - A bi-lingual presentation of music, history, myth and science based on Gower’s 20,000-year-old Red Lady is to premiere in Carmarthen. Click
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Broadcast Real Radio Click
Editorial - Port Talbot-based singer Paul Potts is to undertake a seven-day sponsored walk from the town to London to help the relief effort in Haiti.
Commercial - Typical ad break: Greggs bakery, Persimmon Homes, The Sun, Cymraeg Kids, Watts Truck and Van Cardiff.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - Half of Llanelli’s churches could close in a major Church in Wales shake-up. Click
Commercial – Let the battle of the photographers commence – Terry Morris has a quarter-page Easter offer and Pure Creations go large with a full page promo.
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Links Twitter | Website
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