Polskie Radio to launch 85 internet radio stations

2010-02-24

The Polish public radio broadcaster, Polskie Radio, will launch 85 internet radio stations for its 85^th anniversary. The new services will be launched in September 2010 and will provide music programs, audio books, youth-oriented and educational stations as well as the Radio na Wizji project. The latter service that will connect radio and television features is to be available in the largest satellite platforms and it will offer publicist and entertainment programs for viewers of between 25 to 45 years of age.
Polskie Radio seeks for new sources of revenue as its income from the radio license fees is gradually declining. In accordance with the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiTV) prognosis, the public broadcaster will receive up to PLN 130m from license fees in 2010, reflecting a 30% decline year on year.