UK

Matt Payton writes: Stronger than ever – a landmark year for commercial radio

It’s been a landmark year for commercial radio, and as the sector turns 50 this weekend, Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton says we are stronger than ever. Just over a year ago I had the privilege of taking over as Chief Executive of Radiocentre. It’s a fantastic job, working with brilliant and interesting people, representing the […] […]

UK

Small-scale DAB operator files for Voluntary Liquidation

Small-scale DAB multiplex operator UK DAB Networks has started proceedings for Voluntary Liquidation. The company currently operates live services in Winchester and Basingstoke, and has interest in a number of others. It’s the first time a main small-scale DAB operator has had to wind-up due to financial difficulties, with owner and long-serving DAB operator Ash […] […]

US

Station Sales Week Of 10/6

Thunder Associates sells Oldies 690 WELD Fisher, Country 101.7 WELD-FM Moorefield and Variety Hits “V103.7” WQWV Fisher WV to the Joshua Parsons led Save Our Station LLC in a deal where the station assets are sold for $24,750 and the real estate for $192,500. Stu-comm Inc. will purchase Sports “ESPN 1240 The Boss” WTON and […] […]

UK

Ashley Tabor-King looks back at 50 years of commercial radio with RadioToday

Our fifth and final radio CEO to take on our 5 questions about 50 years of commercial radio is Global’s Founder and Executive President Ashley Tabor-King OBE Tell us about your earliest memories of hearing commercial radio I remember Graham Dene and John Sachs, both on Capital. Big John Sachs was definitely something I have […] […]