WRN Broadcast, formerly known as World Radio Network,
is an international broadcast services company based in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
that works with television channels and radio broadcasters, media owners and brands enabling them to deliver content to target audiences worldwide.
WRN Broadcast has developed since 1992 when it was founded as an international radio distribution company known as World Radio Network, which redistributed news and information programs produced by various international
public radio
Public broadcasting (or public service broadcasting) is radio, television, and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service with a commitment to avoiding political and commercial influence. Public broadcasters receive ...
networks.
History
Following its acquisition of TSI Broadcast in April 2009,
the company expanded its offering to become a comprehensive global broadcast services provider
working across traditional and digital platforms to supply television and radio clients with worldwide coverage and
managed services
Managed services is the practice of outsourcing the responsibility for maintaining, and anticipating need for, a range of processes and functions, ostensibly for the purpose of improved operations and reduced budgetary expenditures through the ...
.
Clients include
Top Up TV
Top Up TV was a pay TV service in the United Kingdom that was launched in March 2004, operating on the digital terrestrial television platform. The service aimed to "top up" Freeview customers by providing additional content and services throu ...
and Wananchi Group Holdings.
WRN Broadcast also works with
MUTV,
Jazz FM and
Voice of America
Voice of America (VOA or VoA) is an international broadcasting network funded by the federal government of the United States that by law has editorial independence from the government. It is the largest and oldest of the American internation ...
.
WRN Broadcast Limited was acquired by
Babcock International Group plc
Babcock International Group plc is a British aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering services company based in London, England. It specialises in managing complex assets and infrastructure. Although the company has civil contracts, its main b ...
in March 2015.
Encompass completes acquisition of Babcock's media services in September 2018.
List of relayed stations in English
The World Radio Network channels in English, Russian, Arabic, and Persian can be received from direct-to-home satellite, cable TV, internet audio streams, local affiliates as well as via the TuneIn app available on IOS and Android.
English channel operates different programming schedules for Europe, North America and listeners in Africa and Asia.
* Banns Radio International (Denmark)
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Democracy Now!
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*
Deutsche Welle
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*
Israel Radio International
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Overview
Operating since 1950, the shortwave transmissions of '' Kol Israel'' ("Voice o ...
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KBS World Radio
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*
Radio Poland
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Radio Guangdong
Radio Guangdong is a provincially-owned radio station in Guangdong, owns nine radio channels and two newspapers. Radio Guangdong is a part of Guangdong Radio and Television, and is a member of WRN Broadcast, World Radio Network.
History
Radio ...
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NHK World Radio Japan
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Radio Prague
Radio Prague International () is the official international broadcasting station of the Czech Republic. Broadcasting first began on 31 August 1936 near the spa town of Poděbrady. Radio Prague broadcasts in six languages: English, German, Fr ...
*
Radio Slovakia International
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RTÉ Ireland
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*
Vatican Radio
Vatican Radio (; ) is the official broadcasting service of Vatican City.
Established in 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi, today its programs are offered in 47 languages, and are sent out on short wave, DRM, medium wave, FM, satellite and the Internet. ...
*
World of Radio
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* China Radio International
* United Nations Radio
* Radio Praha International
* Radio Exterior De Espana
* Russian Radio Australia
* Radio Slovakia International
* KBS World Radio
* Voice of Korea
* NHK World Japan
* BBC World Radio
Self-produced programs:
* «О предмете»
* «Формула инди»
* «Радиопанорама»
* «Калейдоскоп Всемирной радиосети»
* «Фигура речи»
* «Специальная передача»
* «Фонотека времени»
* «Из архива Всемирной радиосети»
* «Болт»
* «Время поговорить о...»
* «ЮНЕСКО за неделю»
* «Общество и здоровье»
* «Права человека»
* «Исследования и открытия»
* «Погода и климат»
* «Рынки»
* «Наука»
References
External links
World Radio Network
International broadcasters
International radio networks
Sirius Satellite Radio channels
XM Satellite Radio channels
Radio organizations
1992 establishments in the United Kingdom
Mass media companies established in 1992
2009 mergers and acquisitions
2015 mergers and acquisitions
2018 mergers and acquisitions
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