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Hundreds of international producers submit tributes to World Radio Day

In celebration of World Radio Day 2013, almost 350 producers have submitted one minute tributes to the wrd13 website. They come from Egypt, Ireland, Columbia, Bulgaria, Indonesia . . . pretty much everywhere. You can listen to them via this … finish reading Hundreds of international producers submit tributes to World Radio Day

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LPFM Hopefuls Convene in Seattle for World Radio Day

On the occasion of World Radio Day, a special event focused on LPFM opportunities will take place in Seattle today. Brown Paper Tickets is presenting a free community open house and press conference featuring several non-profit groups who plan to … finish reading LPFM Hopefuls Convene in Seattle for World Radio Day

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Global radio will converge at the Gwenstival in Switzerland

Happy World Radio Day Radio Survivor readers! Apropos, every year Radio Gwendalyn puts out a call for radio visions and the Swiss web radio outlet airs them during The Gwenstival. This year the celebration of adventurous radio content will stream … finish reading Global radio will converge at the Gwenstival in Switzerland

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Special Events to Mark World Radio Day on February 13

The 2nd annual World Radio Day is scheduled to take place in less than two weeks, on February 13, 2013. According to UNESCO’s website, World Radio Day is “a day to celebrate radio as a medium; to improve international cooperation … finish reading Special Events to Mark World Radio Day on February 13

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Pitch Your Radio Story for World Radio Day

In honor of the 2nd annual World Radio Day on February 13, Fundación Comunica and the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) are creating a series of short radio pieces on the topic of radio. They are inviting radio … finish reading Pitch Your Radio Story for World Radio Day

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Today is Support Your Media Day

Regular readers of Radio Survivor likely are aware that we’re big fans of independent media, especially, and obviously, independent radio. It seems quite serendipitous that during the same week as World Radio Day we also have Support Your Media Day. … finish reading Today is Support Your Media Day

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World Radio Day Feature: Student Radio in Ireland

On Radio Survivor today we are celebrating radio around the world in honor of World Radio Day. Matthew Lasar gave an update about free speech and dissent over the airwaves in his piece, “Radio Dissenters: The Global Struggle for Free … finish reading World Radio Day Feature: Student Radio in Ireland

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Radio dissenters: the global struggle for free speech

As the United Nation’s UNESCO agency celebrates World Radio Day, it is important to remember that independent radio broadcasters around the globe face constant hostility from their governments. They must contend with regimes that politicize the licensing process, explicitly forbid … finish reading Radio dissenters: the global struggle for free speech

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Celebrating World Radio Day on February 13

Monday, February 13, 2012 is World Radio Day as proposed by UNESCO back in September. According to the UNESCO website, “13 February is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcast, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage … finish reading Celebrating World Radio Day on February 13

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UNESCO Proposes World Radio Day

This week, the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved a proclamation (PDF) for the establishment of a World Radio Day on February 13 (in honor of the day in 1946 that the United … finish reading UNESCO Proposes World Radio Day

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