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Off The Ball

Off The Ball

Off The Ball is the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Ireland. Founded in 2002, the company has consistently brought both the biggest names in Irish sport and the biggest stories to otbsports.com.

Winner of the Best Online Publisher at the 2019 Digital Spider Awards, otbsports.com boasts the biggest and best names, stories, video, podcasts, video articles and features in Irish sport.

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Ger Gilroy
Managing Director
Off The Ball
Marconi House
Digges Lane
Dublin 2.
Email: info@offtheball.com
Web: www.offtheball.com

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Record Audience Performance from BMAI

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Thursday, 9 November: Radio listenership in Ireland is in a very healthy position, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Report (JNLR) which shows that close to 3.8million people (3,791,000) listen to the radio every week.  Bauer Media Audio Ireland, home to some of the country’s leading radio stations including Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN…

BAUER MEDIA AUDIO IRELAND TAKES HOME 11 GOLDS AT IMRO AWARDS 2023

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Monday, 9th October: It’s the biggest night of the year in Irish radio where the best in broadcasting is recognised and celebrated. The IMRO Radio Awards 2023 took place on Friday night and Bauer Media Audio Ireland had plenty of reason to celebrate, scooping 11 golds on the night, including the 2 big ones: Music Station…

Record Audience Performance from Bauer Media Audio Ireland

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Radio listenership in Ireland continues to flourish with the latest Joint National Listenership Report (JNLR) showing that radio listenership has again grown, with close to 3.8 million people listening to the radio each week.   Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN 1038, SPIN South West and Cork’s Red FM now have a combined weekly reach of 1.93…

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Off The Ball launches new subscription model

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Off The Ball, the Bauer Media Audio Ireland sports brand, today announced a new subscription model following a significant investment in its own technology platform over the last 12 months. Subscribers will be able to access exclusive ad-free on-demand content across Off The Ball, Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.   “This move is about growing our…

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GoLoud Launches Podship 2023

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PODCAST PRIZE WORTH €150,000 UP FOR GRABS Thursday, 1st June: GoLoud, Ireland’s home of podcasts has today launched Podship 2023, its annual campaign seeking the next big podcast sensation in Ireland. The GoLoud Podship is a huge opportunity for podcast wannabes, aficionados and everyone in between. With a cash prize of €3,000 and a production…

Bauer Media Audio Ireland, JNLR Listenership survey results

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Another strong performance from the BMAI radio stations The latest Joint National Listenership Report (JNLR) shows that the radio listenership in Ireland has once again grown with over 3.7 million people listening to the radio on a weekly basis with growth across the all adults demographic and in 15–34-year-old listeners. Bauer Media Audio Ireland which…

Simon Myciunka Appointed as Bauer Media Audio UK CEO 

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Following a competitive process, Simon Myciunka has been appointed Bauer Media Audio UK CEO.    In this role, he will lead Bauer Media Audio UK’s teams across all four nations.  Simon joined Bauer Media two years ago when Bauer acquired Communicorp Ireland.  Under Simon’s leadership in his role as CEO of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, the business…

Bauer Media Audio Completes Acquisition of Cork’s Red FM 

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Today, Bauer Media Audio – Europe’s leading commercial radio and audio operator – has announced that it has completed its acquisition Cork’s Red FM – the number one commercial radio station based in the Cork region of Ireland.  Cork’s Red FM will now join Today FM, Newstalk, 98 FM, SPIN 1038 and SPIN Southwest within…

Bauer Media audio agrees to acquire Communicorp Group

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Bauer Media Audio has today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Communicorp Group subject only to regulatory approval. Through this transaction Bauer Media Audio enters the Republic of Ireland and extends its audio business to eight countries, further developing its position as Europe’s leading commercial radio operator with more than 55 million…

Communicorp Media Appoints New Group CEO

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Communicorp Media Commercial Director, Simon Myciunka, announced as new CEO of the Group Communicorp Media has today announced the appointment of Simon Myciunka as the Group’s new CEO, having held the position of Commercial Director for three years. Simon will take over from outgoing CEO Adrian Serle, who is stepping down from the role at…

Off The Ball launch OTB Sports App

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New OTB Sports app provides 24/7 Sports Content at Your Fingertips Ireland’s leading sports media group, Off The Ball is delighted to announce the launch of the new OTB Sports App – a one-stop-shop for all OTB content, available for download in the App Store and Play Store now. This new home for all the…

#FormalFriday for Frontline Heroes Raises Over €168,000

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Ireland’s biggest radio stations are delighted to have raised the exceptional amount of over €168,000 to support our frontline heroes. After calling on everyone to get dressed up for #FormalFriday; Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN 1038, SPIN South West and Off The Ball would like to thank their amazing listeners, fans, family, friends, and everyone…

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