UTV’s radio sector revenue falls 5%

THE first four months of the year saw a 5% year-on-year fall in revenue in UTV’s Irish radio operations, partially driven by exchange rate fluctuations.

The division, which includes Dublin stations Q102 and FM104 and Cork stations 96FM and C103, also saw a 2% revenue fall in 2010.

However, UTV said its television and radio divisions, as a whole, have enjoyed a good start to the year, outperforming their respective markets, and are currently on track to meet expectations for this year.