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Deezer has appointed Global as its exclusive ad sales partner in the UK. All of Deezer’s audio content, both online and in app, will be integrated into Global’s digital advertising exchange, DAX, providing advertisers with access to its catalogue of music. Mazen Abdallah, VP Brand Partnerships & Advertising Sales at Deezer said: “We’re thrilled to […] […]

AI, Playout, Scheduling, the in-car experience and a host of technology solutions were just some of the focal points of discussion by representatives of the radio and audio industry at NAB Show 2024 in sunny Las Vegas, which has drawn to a close for another year. The annual event, held in the seemingly ever-expanding Las […] […]

A report has revealed an ad-funded BBC would not cover the costs of most BBC radio stations in their current form, including all of BBC Local Radio. Detailed analysis of the radio advertising market, conducted by a team of competition economists at Compass Lexecon, has revealed the impact for audiences, advertisers and the BBC itself. […] […]

Applications are now welcome with Ofcom for Round Six of the small-scale DAB digital radio licensing process. There are 27 areas on the list, and four other areas (Swansea, Warminster, Wigan and and an amended Wetherby) will also be re-advertised after multiplexes failed to materialise in those areas. The closing date is 5pm on Thursday […] […]

Three volunteer members of York Hospital Radio are celebrating as they clock up 150 years of service between them. James Gavigan, June Snowden and Maria Bewers all recently received long service awards, after each being members of York Hospital Radio for 50 years. All three received their certificates from the station’s patron, Alan Dedicoat, the […] […]

Capital Buzz has been launched by Global to replace online pop culture website PopBuzz. The website reports on music, TV, film, and viral internet news, as well as interviews with stars for Gen Z audiences. Charles Ubaghs, Managing Editor, Global Player & Director, Digital Content at Global, said: “This move massively increases the huge social […] […]