Angharad Williams

Find me on Linkedin

Angharad Williams — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:40:07 +0000

I have joined Linked in, so add me as a contact to see what I’m up to…

Guest Blog – Because I am a Girl

Angharad Williams — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:26:19 +0000

Please take a moment to check out my blog for Plan Ireland’s ‘Because I am a Girl’ campaign.

Ch-ch-changes

Angharad Williams — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:40:55 +0000

After two wonderful years at Woman’s Way magazine I am now Web Content Manager at iVenus.com. I am still working for Harmonia publications but I have taken a role that means I can utilise my online and journalism skills within the one role. Check out the website www.ivenus.com and feel free to get in touch editor (at) ivenus.com.

New beginnings.

Angharad Williams — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:28:28 +0000

Life had been hectic of late. I have just been appointed staff editor at Woman’s Way. The job is varied and exciting so I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead.

The first issue with my work in is available now – Issue 40: The Breast Check special.

Work, work, work

Angharad Williams — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:02:44 +0000

I have been too busy to blog in recent weeks thanks to ivenus. I have been busy writing content for the site from celebrity gossip to health and chocolate news.

Check out some of my favourite blogs in the links section until I find time to write something more substantial.

Top fashion stores rip off customers [Sunday Times 7/9/08]

Angharad Williams — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:35:47 +0000

Retail Euro prices 45% more than sterling

Jan Battles and Angharad Williams

State of things to come

Angharad Williams — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:05:32 +0000

One of Ireland’s newest music magazines is going through a few changes. From the beginning of October State will be available for free in a venue, bar, cafe and shop.

Since Mongrel went to magazine heaven there has been a gap in the market for a decent free magazine (no offence to publishers of other the free mags but I find them boring…all except Totally Dublin) and although I doubt it will fill Mongrel’s weird little shoes, it has the potential be a magazine to seek out.

Some say the magazine is obviously in trouble because it’s going free – not the case. Having worked for a free magazine for over two years the publisher revealed that they made more money by giving the mag away for free than charging. That doesn’t make sense I hear you cry: well, increased readership + increased distribution = more advertising income.

You can read the full press release about the changes at State magazine at Blurred Keys and on the State Magazine website.

Golwg is 20

Angharad Williams — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:58:29 +0000

Wales’s only weekly news and current affairs magazine Golwg is 20 years old this month.

The company has flourished from its first magazine in 1988 to becoming the leading publisher of Welsh magazines which include Golwg, V (a monthly magazine for young people, Lingo Newydd (a bi-monthly magazine for learners) and Wcw ai ffrindiau (a monthly comic for children).

I have grown up reading the magazine and have seen a number of changes – most for the better. I especially like this month’s cover – a recreation of the first ever cover featuring Brothers & Sisters star Matthew Rhys:

All In Media & Irish DAB

Angharad Williams — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:41:16 +0000

I found this news online today:

AIM technology powers Irish DAB trial

All In Media (‘AIM’) is a technology development company that provides innovative interactive solutions and consultancy services to radio stations around the world.

AIM has finalised deals with both state broadcaster RTÉ and Dublin-based commercial operator, Digital Radio Ltd to supply data services to radio stations during Ireland’s DAB digital radio trials.

Head of Radio at RTÉ, JP Coakley, said,

“All-in-Media’s products demonstrate the potential of DAB and are operating at a crucial and interesting time for the future development of radio”

AIM is focused on building radio’s digital future. Audio content is only part of the answer; the digital functionality and multimedia capabilities of DAB, open up new ways of engaging with audiences. The company’s services are not restricted to DAB; the products are platform-agnostic and also designed for online and other platforms.

Whatever the market uncertainties, digital radio is here to stay and AIM’s pioneering work is proof that this is an exciting and opportune time for the medium.

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Because DAB is still in its trial phase in Ireland I think the phrase “digital radio is here to stay” may be jumping the gun a little, at least wait until the trials are over to gauge if DAB does have a future in Ireland.

I think DAB is the natural way forward for Irish radio, but given the rumbles of discontent within the industry I’m sure not everyone will agree.

Does the medium matter?

Angharad Williams — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:30:19 +0000

I am currently finishing my MA thesis on DAB radio in Ireland, so the BCI conference is of particular interest to me at the moment:

NATIONAL BROADCASTING CONFERENCE 2008

This year the BCI National Conference will address the various propositions for the delivery of content across different media. It will look at the proposals for commercial digital terrestrial television in Ireland, while considering the experience to date of digital switchover in the UK. As the Commission embarks on the development of policy for digital radio, conference delegates will have an opportunity to examine and question the scenarios for radio’s digital future. Developments in new media and its interface withtraditional media at a national, European and international level will be presented, in addition to considering issues regarding social media and engaging consumers. The conference will also address the themes of audience measurement, from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective.

2008 also marks the 20th anniversary of the Radio and Television Act. This year’s panel debate will look at development trends in the sector to date and will consider implications against the backdrop of a new regulatory system for broadcast media in Ireland.