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CIPR North West issues rallying call to safeguard “pivotal” local radio

by Ethos public relations

John Walding, honorary secretary of the CIPR North West Group, is calling on people to make their voices heard to “help safeguard the potential threat” to BBC Local Radio, in a guest blog for Ethos public relations.

John argues, the “pivotal role” of local radio is vital, so that everyone can learn about the “people, issues and events that affect and shape our localities”.

In the blog, John questions whether the proposed changes, which are outlined in BBC Director-General Mark Thompson’s 'Delivering Quality First' consultation, are the right way forward.

John’s blog follows a number of other guest blogs for Ethos public relations, which aim to provide a public platform for a range of PR, marketing and social issues. BBC broadcaster Allan Beswick, NUJ Organiser Chris Morley and MP Hazel Blears are among those who have put their point across for the Manchester-based PR agency.

Speaking about the latest guest blog, Shaun Fisher, Director of Ethos public relations, said: “John raises some interesting issues in his blog. Cuts are being made across the board at the BBC, so it is important that as many people as possible have their say on the future shape of local radio, before the consultation ends on 21 December. We hope John’s blog provokes debate and encourages people to make their voice heard.”

To read John’s blog, visit www.ethos-pr.com/blog/local-radio-must-be-safeguarded or go to @EthosPR on Twitter.

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Posted at 13^th December 2011