The battle for Devon’s airwaves opens today.
DevonAir Radio in the news
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One of the contenders for the Devon and Torbay independent radio franchise pledged yesterday to offer jobs to some DevonAir staff.
The first challenge to the broadcasting franchise now held by DevonAir Radio, the independent local radio station which serves Exeter and Torbay, will come from a local consortium.
Two South West radio stations have merged in a deal which bosses say will boost audiences and advertising revenue for both outfits.
The new programme controller at DevonAir Radio secured the position after being head-hunted during a conference in Spain.
Housewife helps present radio programme A Devon housewife had the surprise of a lifetime when she was given the chance to co-present a local radio programme.
DevonAir boss David Cousins, who is to resign as managing director, will be leaving the company at the beginning of April.
One of the Westcountry’s top radio stations has been forced to axe two members of staff as the deteriorating economy begins to bite.
Sir Ian Amory, who has been at the helm of DevonAir Radio for the past eight years, is stepping down as chairman. He is remaining of the board of the radio station.
DevonAir Radio has been selected as a finalist for an award at the International Radio Festival of New York, the radio industry’s equivalent of the Oscars.