WRN Broadcast, formerly known as World Radio Network,[1] is an international broadcast services company based in the United Kingdom that works with television channels and radio broadcasters, media owners and brands enabling them to deliver content to target audiences worldwide.[2]
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 networks.
Following its acquisition of TSI Broadcast in April 2009,[3] the company expanded its offering to become a comprehensive global broadcast services provider[4] working across traditional and digital platforms to supply television and radio clients with worldwide coverage and managed services.
Clients include Top Up TV[5] and Wananchi Group Holdings.[6] WRN Broadcast also works with MUTV,[7] Jazz FM[8] and Voice of America.[9]
WRN Broadcast Limited was acquired by Babcock International Group plc in March 2015.
Encompass completes acquisition of Babcock's media services in September 2018.[10]
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.[11]
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