The One World Media Awards is one of the foremost award events in the UK. It rewards the most outstanding media coverage of the developing world and recognises the unique role of journalists and filmmakers in bridging the divide between different societies and raising awareness of vital development issues. The twelve categories cover all types of media, from television and radio to print and new media.

Any WRN client who wishes to enter the awards should note that the closing date for entries is Friday 12th March.

For more information, refer to oneworldmedia.org.uk

New Opportunity: Medium Wave to Iraq and the Gulf
WRN has an exciting new opportunity which enables broadcasters to access Iraq and the Gulf via medium wave transmissions.

WRN has access to an AM band transmitter with a maximm power of 1000kW. The transmitter provides coverage across Iraq and the nations in the Gulf region during the hours of darkness. To request coverage maps and a test, please contact the Sales team at [email protected].

WRN New Client Account Manager
WRN is pleased to announce that it has appointed the latest addition to our ever-expanding team. In recognition of the needs of our hugely diverse and growing client portfolio, a second Client Account Manager position has been created.

Simon Walter has been appointed to the role of Client Account Manager and will work alongside Fleur Nittolo in supporting our existing client base with service launches; technical, operational and financial queries; contract renewals and requests for new services.

Simon brings with him nearly five years experience in account management and business development, working with a range of entertainment and media organisations across film, music and television.

To schedule a meeting with Simon, email him at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7896 4026.

WRN Provides Ad Hoc Satellite for Syndication of The Brits
This year's Brit Awards take place tonight at London's Earls Court Arena. One of the most prestigious music awards in United Kingdom, The Brit Awards showcase the best of British and international music talent from the past year's big releases.

Brit Awards 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the awards ceremony and will be hosted by national favourite comedian and actor, Peter Kay.

WRN will be transmitting the Brit Awards on our WRN Events channel, an audio channel available on an ad hoc basis for broadcasters wishing to transmit or syndicate special events. WRN will be broadcasting the Brits on behalf of our client, Somethin' Else, the UK's largest independent radio production company, and digital agency.

To find out more about WRN's ad hoc channels or how we can help with your content syndication needs, contact [email protected]

Last Chance for Radio on Sky
This is the last chance for broadcasters wishing to access Sky in the UK via the UK's premier direct to home platform, Sky Digital, in 9 million homes in the UK and Ireland.

In October 2007, BSkyB dealt a major blow to the UK TV and Radio industries when it announced its decision not to launch any further TV or radio stations onto Sky. Citing limitations of legacy set top box capacity, BSkyB announced a closure of the platform.

Since then, any new radio broadcaster wishing to access the EPG has had to undertake a private purchase of an EPG number from an existing station on the platform. These opportunities have been very few and far between.

However, WRN has one channel available either for sale or for hire. Radio broadcasters will be able to benefit from instant access to the otherwise-closed Sky platform, uplink and 128 kbps stereo capacity on the Eurobird 1 satellite, an Ofcom licence, EPG management and submission services and 24/7 monitoring and support.

This opportunity is limited and will expire within the next 30 days. For more information please contact [email protected]

Broadcast Video Expo
Broadcast Video Expo is opening this week, held between 16-18 February at Earls Court.

BVE's are a fantastic opportunity for leading audio and video manufacturers and suppliers to exhibit their organisations and meet with forward-thinking media leaders.

For more information, refer to www.broadcastvideoexpo.co.uk and to schedule an appointment with a member of the WRN Commercial Team, email [email protected]