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During Storm Eowyn, Galway Bay FM proved the irreplaceable value of local radio, keeping the community informed through every power outage, road closure, and emergency update—even after losing their own broadcast mast ! Even in the face of diversity they continued to deliver entertainment and promotions as well as providing Read more…
The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas on Dublin’s Q102, sponsored by Kildare Village, promises a feel-good start to the day with lively chats and fun features like Breakie’s Got Talent. Airing weekdays from 7am to 10am, the show sets the tone for Dublin mornings before handing over to The Ryan Read more…
We’re excited to announce that our latest podcast, “On The Kase” with Kasey Campion, will be a sharply funny storytelling podcast, coming soon. Kasey is an up and coming content creator with a genuine passion for lifestyle, fashion and beauty content and everything in between. A perfect opportunity for clients Read more…
2024 has been an absolute whirlwind of creativity and innovation for Urban Media, and we couldn’t be prouder of the campaigns we’ve rolled out this year. Let’s take a fun trip down memory lane and celebrate some of the highlights that have made this year so extraordinary! First we kick Read more…
Radio advertisements have a unique ability to capture our attention through sound alone, and one of my favourite’s is an Irish Rail ad where a calm, soothing voice introduces us to the “sounds of the 9am train to Cork.” This ad stands out not just for its creativity but for Read more…
We are delighted to announce that 123.ie Van Insurance is the new main sponsor of Premier League Live on talkSPORT Ireland for the second half of the season until May 2025. This partnership is an ideal fit between brand and show, and we look forward to making it a success. Read more…
Kathryn is one of Ireland’s best known and well-loved broadcasters, hosting hugely popular TV shows for RTÉ such as ‘No Place Like Home’ ‘My Body Fix’, ‘Operation Transformation’ and ‘The Voice of Ireland’. Kathryn currently co-hosts ‘The Rose of Tralee’ and, of course, began her journey as a globe-trotter and Read more…
Building on the success of the summer “Daycations” campaign, Fáilte Ireland has once again teamed up with urbanmedia, this time to shine a spotlight on “Winter in Dublin.” “Winter in Dublin” is a dynamic and diverse programme of events taking place across the Irish capital from November through to January. Read more…
We are thrilled to announce a sponsorship opportunity with FM104’s award-winning “Quid Games 2” running January 2025, inspired by the global phenomenon series “Squid Game.” This immersive and innovative campaign, hosted by the dynamic duo Graham & Nathan, is set to be one of the most exciting events on air Read more…
urbanmedia and The Irish Sun scooped up the ‘Podcast of The Year’ award at this year’s Irish Journalism Awards for their production of The Stardust Tragedy podcast series. The eight-part series tells the story of Ireland’s worst fire disaster from the very beginning. Produced by urbanmedia’s Vivienne Wood, Q102’s Kevin Read more…
This month, Brian McCarthy’s piece explores a deeply emotional Christmas advert that blends the warmth of holiday traditions with the stark realities faced by children during war. Two things that are synonymous with Christmas – the sound of Silent Night and the story of “The Night before Christmas”. They are Read more…
Wow, what a night! On Thursday, December 5th, Old Fashioned Sam’s on Harcourt Street was transformed into a cozy winter wonderland for the urbanmedia & News Ireland Après Ski Party – and let us tell you, it was one for the books! The star of the show? The VR Ski Read more…
They’re back! Ireland’s biggest social media stars and best friends, Shanice Griffin, Brandon Caulfield, and Daniel Devlin return for Season Two of their hit series, “The Socially Awkward Podcast” after a very successful Season One. Sponsored by RTÉ Player, the gang’s new season started on Thursday 17th of October on Read more…
By the time 4 o’clock rolls around we all need something to give you the ‘pick me up’… The Big Drive Home with Izzy has you covered! Hosted by the energetic and lively Izzy on Cork’s 96FM, this is the show rebels tune into in the evening to give them Read more…
Our new editor of TalkSPORT Ireland Luke Delaney is excited to shape the station as Ireland’s hub for sports content, blending expert analysis and entertainment. Emphasising Irish favourites like rugby, football, and GAA, he aims to deliver engaging shows that capture the passion in Irish sports culture, particularly as Ireland’s Read more…
Ever wonder if you spend too much time sitting behind a desk? A trucking company in the US asked players of the video game ‘American Truck Simulator’ the same thing when they started advertising for real Truck Driving careers inside the game. Since video games first came on to the Read more…
This month in association with Circle K we launched “Kits for Clubs” partnership to promote their FAI Club Mark Programme, giving grassroots football clubs a chance to win sponsored kits for their teams. This is an initiative that is running across six urbanmedia stations (Galway Bay FM, Limerick Live 95, Read more…
To celebrate the new partnership, Virgin Media and The Strawberry Alarm Clock launched a competition asking listeners to vote for their #1 spots in Dublin, from their favourite coffee shop to picnic spot. Show presenters Jim-Jim, Crossy, and Zeinab then broadcasted in three of these locations across the city, and the Read more…
Enjoy all-day visibility, trust and local engagement by getting your brand to sponsor the WLR outside broadcast unit. Unlock this potential brand building and awareness opportunity to seize the hearts of the people of Waterford City and County! What the package includes Extensive branding on the unit for a period Read more…
Since March, Tayto and urbanmedia have teamed up to remind listeners to grab a bag of Tayto at lunchtime with the #AddSomeCrunchtoYourLunch campaign. This comprehensive, year-long initiative spans on-air promotions, social media, and product sampling across all eight stations. The on-air portion of the campaign features six lively, custom-made commercials, Read more…
Everyone loves a sing along but if you are like me you probably get the odd lyric wrong, or maybe a few more than that…and it’s normally hilarious. People avoid getting hearing tests as it makes them old but mishearing can be funny. Specsavers wanted to create a hearing test Read more…
We had a great night at the Irish Sponsorship awards where Pride Vibes won Best Radio Broadcast Sponsorship Award. Launched in 2022, Pride Vibes returned to the airwaves this summer for the third year running with a lineup of presenters including Sean Munsanje, Shivani Dave, Crossy, Stephen Byrne and Vicki Read more…
The fabulous Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny was the venue for the 2024 IMRO Radio Awards last Friday – a celebration of all that is great in audio in Ireland. The star studded event saw Dermot Whelan return as host, and his hilarious critique of radio in Ireland set the tone Read more…
FM104 and Dublin GAA are proud to announce their new partnership, with FM104 becoming the Official Dublin GAA Media Partner. This collaboration brings together two organisations that have long been synonymous with the spirit and pride of Dublin, reinforcing their shared commitment to the local community, sport, and entertainment!