WRN is pleased to announce that it successfully launched ZEE Radio on the Sky Digital platform on 12th January on channel number 0215.

ZEE Radio is the network's first radio station and will air the best of the latest and retro Bollywood hits, plus film reports and gossip direct from the hub of the film industry in Mumbai. ZEE Radio will join its TV family that consists of ZEE TV, ZEE Muzic, ZEE Cinema, ZEE Gujarati and Alpha ETC Punjabi on the Sky platform.

Launched in February 2008, ZEE Radio currently broadcasts in Greater London on 558AM between 7am and 1pm, on DAB digital radio and online at www.zeeradio.com. The addition of the Sky platform will make Zee Radio available to Sky's 9,067,000 subscribers across the UK and Ireland.

WRN coordinated ZEE Radio's launch and is providing uplink and capacity on the Eurobird platform for Sky Digital and supplying EPG data compilation and submission services.

Sophie Wilson, Head of Sales and Business Development at WRN, says: "WRN is proud to have facilitated the launch of Zee Radio onto Sky Digital and we look forward to continuing to help them expand their reach across multiple digital platforms."

WRN is able to supply satellite uplink and capacity and EPG services for Sky and guide clients through the entire process of launching on the platform and gaining access to the platform at a time when the EPG is closed.

For more information contact WRN Sales at [email protected] or on +44 (0) 20 7896 4020.

Inview TV Compliance & RegulationTraining Day

Inview TV, the licensing, regulatory and compliance services company; is offering up a handful of discounted places for its Compliance and Regulation Training Day, taking place on Wednesday 28th January at the Institute of Directors Hub. WRN's clients and partners are able to take advantage of the special discounted rate of £199 + VAT.

The day has been designed to assist people working within the broadcast industry gain a better understanding of the importance of regulation, develop a familiarity with the codes & rules and how to deal with the various regulatory bodies.

The day will feature two keynote presentations from regulator Jen Willis, Commercial Licensing Manager, MCPS/PRS and from senior media consultant Debbie Mason, Director of MM Media Matrix. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with both speakers.

The majority of the day will focus on practical work, including some interactive and group sessions exploring a range of regulatory and compliance topics. These sessions will be facilitated by Helena Brewer (ex Ofcom licencing) and Jayne Hyndman (Solicitor & Training Consultant).

Please note there are a limited number of places available, and therefore it is advisable to reserve your place as soon as possible.

For more information and to reserve your place, contact Neil Howman on +44 (0)7766 168 497 or [email protected] or visit www.inviewexpress.com.

New Client Account & Relationship Manager

The WRN Sales Team is very pleased to announce the appointment of our newest recruit to our clients and partners. Charlie Wu has taken on the role of Client Account and Relationship Manager and his responsibilities will be to look after of WRN's existing portfolio and to continue to provide our clients with a sterling service.

Charlie has 6 years sales and account management experience in an international broadcasting context. He comes to WRN from a freelancing role at Al Jazeera and has worked previously for Associated Press Television News, Getty Images and EMAP. Charlie is a veteran MIPCOM attendee and has worked with such clients as BBC, NHK, Endemol, Tiger Aspect and Discovery Networks, National Geographic & E! Entertainment Networks.

Charlie will personally be in touch with all of WRN's clients in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you would like to schedule a visit or call, please contact him directly on [email protected] or on +44 (0) 20 7896 4026.

WRN at the NRB

Representatives of the WRN Sales Team will be attending this year's National Religious Broadcasting Convention in Nashville Tennessee.

Taking place between 7th - 10th February at the GaylordOpryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, the annual Convention & Exposition is the largest nationally and internationally recognised event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of over 300 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their ministries.

WRN will be showcasing its global broadcasting solutions at our booth number 868 for the duration of the event.

If you would like to meet with the WRN Team at the NRB convention, contact Sales on [email protected] or on + 44 (0) 20 78796 4020. For more information about the NRB convention visit www.nrbconvention.org.

WRN Awarded Recognition of Investors in People Standard

WRN is pleased to announce that it has been awarded confirmation that it continues to meet its Investors in People Standard. The confirmation, entitled ‘Recognition' is valid for a further three years, meaning WRN will hold onto the accreditation until its next assessment in 2011.

The Investors in People Standard is a business improvement tool designed to advance an organisation's performance through its people. Developed in 1990 by a partnership of leading businesses and national organisations, the Standard helps organisations to improve performance and realise objectives through the management and development of their people. Since it was developed, the Standard has been reviewed every three years to ensure that it remains relevant to all.

WRN was first awarded the Investors in People Standard in December 2002.

WRN at Broadcast Video Expo

Representatives from the WRN Sales Team will be attending this year's Broadcast Video Expo, taking place at Earls Court 2, from 17th to 19th February.

Playing host to 200 leading manufacturers, Broadcast Video Expo is the event for those involved in production, post, delivery, AV and new media who want to keep up to date with the latest technologies available to the industry. The 2009 expo will showcase new products from Apple Avid, Adobe, JVC, Canon, Digital Rapids, Bluefish444, Blackmagic, For-A, Polecam, Sony, Miranda and many more. Conference sessions and seminars will focus on topics such as HD and 3DTV. For further information, or to book your place online, refer to www.broadcastvideoexpo.co.uk

If you would like to meet with a member of the WRN Sales Team during Broadcast Video Expo, contact [email protected] to arrange an appointment.