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Between the Ears – a programme for BBC radio 3
I was delighted to be part of this fantastic programme for BBC Radio 3. I’ve known the producer Jon Holmes...
advertising
“Can you break physics and make this commercial read to time, please? Thanks!”
Conversation with producer mate about overwritten script, yesterday. Me: This is never gonna fit into 30 seconds Him: Maybe...
Awards
BREAKING NEWS: Awards are in the air!
I heard yesterday that a radio commercial I worked on has been nominated for TWO awards! The Cream Awards and...
advertising
How to voice a radio campaign
Now before you start I realise that title might sound a bit, you know, arrogant. Like I’m the font of...
advertising
It’s radio, see?
The phone rang. “We’ve got an ad to make,” said the producer, miserably. “Great!” I giggled. “It’s a TV ad....
radio
Disrupt, adapt…or…well, what?
This quarter’s Rajar radio listening figures come out today. It’s a tense time for radio stations up and down the...
Accents
Extraordinary scripts
I love great radio creative and I love brave clients even more. When the two collide, it means I get...
BBC
Unveiled: The new female voice of BBC Radio Manchester
Today’s a big day at BBC Radio Manchester. They’re unveiling a brand new station imaging package…and guess what? I’m on...
Some of Emma’s clients
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