PPI Radio Awards Shortlist - 2016

Mr Snow

http://www.ppiradioawards.com/shortlist2016.php

Expunge

Would anyone know the the current cost per entry and the cost to attend the event itself?

Thanks

real rocker

Expunge wrote: »

Would anyone know the the current cost per entry and the cost to attend the event itself?

Thanks

Entry cost is € 100 per category I believe.
Attending the function coasts approx.€ 120 incl. VAT & it is a black tie event I understand.

Mr Snow

Eamonn Buttle
Eamonn is the owner and CEO of South East Radio since 1989 and a founder of Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI). He is its longest serving board member and Chairman of IBI. He was instrumental in founding IRS (Independent Radio Sales), Learning Waves and Newstalk 106-108.
Liam Dwyer, General Manager of South East Radio said of Eamonn: “So many of us here in South East Radio have worked with Eamonn for years and its fantastic to see his enthusiasm, passion & ingenuity recognised & rewarded with this most prestigious award.”

Trevor Campbell
His name is synonymous with country music! In Northern Ireland radio there’s only one person who has been on air with a daily show continuously over the past 40 years, and that is the hugely popular Trevor Campbell – better known to everyone as Big T.
Speaking about Trevor, Managing Director, Mark Mahaffy of Downtown Radio said: “The word ‘legend’ can be used flippantly in radio circles, but where Big T is involved, it is a description that is bang on the money. Rightfully, Trevor’s longevity in the industry, his knowledge of country music and rapport with the Downtown audience have been recognised with this prestigious award. His evening programme continues to top the listening charts in Northern Ireland, and forty years on, this alone is an achievement in itself. The ‘Hall of Fame Award” is one that Trevor richly deserves, and Downtown Radio is proud that recognition of a true star of Irish radio has been formally recognised.”

Ian Dempsey
Ian has been a key figure in Irish radio for nearly three decades. He championed the Gift Grub team and is famous among work colleagues for his common touch and support, especially with new talent. Ian Dempsey has won the hearts and minds of the Irish public.
Today FM CEO Keith McCormack said of Ian’s induction: “It’s a proud day for Today FM when one of our most iconic presenters is recognised within the industry for his contribution to the world of broadcasting. Ian represents the very best of what Today FM is as a station. Ian every day wakes up the nation with the same energy and sense of fun that listeners have come to love him for. He is the ultimate broadcasting professional, and has set the bar in Ireland for those to follow for many years. Ian is held in the highest regard by his Today FM colleagues and it is no surprise to us he has been inducted into The Hall of Fame. On behalf of all of his colleagues and friends in Today FM, I congratulate Ian Dempsey on this well deserved accolade.”

Dave Fanning
Dave Fanning loves Radio! Known as a fast talker, he hosts The Dave Fanning Show on RTÉ 2fm. Bands flock to him for interviews and radio plays and his unique interviewing has drawn the cream of the crop to his studio over the years including David Bowie, Mick Jagger and U2.
Head of RTÉ 2fm, Dan Healy, said: “Dave Fanning is a pioneer – the great voice of music and popular culture in Ireland. Dave leads and the rest of us follow. I am thrilled for Dave and his family for this well-deserved honour.”
Speaking about the new inductees Chairman of the PPI Radio Awards committee, Sean Murtagh said: “I would like to congratulate all of today’s PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame inductees. Their stellar work in Irish radio entitles them to take their place alongside all the “greats” who have previously received this accolade.”
BAI Chief Executive Michael O’Keeffe commented: “The 2016 inductees into the PPI Hall of Fame have all made an exceptional contribution to radio in Ireland. We are delighted to again host the award ceremony and to welcome the Hall of Fame recipients and their families to the BAI in order to celebrate the occasion. The BAI would like to sincerely congratulate all the recipients and to acknowledge their dedication and commitment to radio in Ireland.”

KReid

Is it just me or is that a suspiciously low amount of nominations for Fm104 in Dublin, they are number one but are up for 5 awards I think. Nothing in news or sport, no nomination for the phoneshow.

Could still get Breakfast and Entertainment inserts and have a good year, but would they just focus on 4-5 awards and make good entries while other stations like Newstalk and 98 are entering every category?

Faugheen

To be fair, in Radio, JNLR's are vastly more important than PPIs.

FM104 will take higher JNLR's over PPI's everyday of the week.

PPI's are like the radio Oscars, an in Irish terms it's basically an excuse for a piss-up.

KReid

Faugheen wrote: »

To be fair, in Radio, JNLR's are vastly more important than PPIs.

FM104 will take higher JNLR's over PPI's everyday of the week.

PPI's are like the radio Oscars, an in Irish terms it's basically an excuse for a piss-up.

Ah ye I know, was wondering more so if they invest heavily in a few entries, rather than them all. JNLR's are always the important things for measuring stations against each other.

ford fiesta

I bet Dan Healy hated having to comment about Dave Fanning, and not some ex-iRadio 'presenter'. I guess the next time he does comment about Dave is when he is being let go from the station.

endofrainbow

KReid wrote: »

Is it just me or is that a suspiciously low amount of nominations for Fm104 in Dublin, they are number one but are up for 5 awards I think. Nothing in news or sport, no nomination for the phoneshow.

My understanding is that it's up to the various stations to put forward nominations which would then by shortlisted ?