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Sponsorship of the News Agents podcast by HSBC UK has been extended for the next 12 months. Global has done the deal for both UK and USA versions of the pod, which is hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, to promote the bank’s proposition spanning personal business banking support and international spending […] […]

Former Bauer director Steve Parkinson has been appointed as Brand and Marketing Director for incoming National Lottery operator Allwyn UK. Steve, who was head of Strategic Partnerships and Events for Bauer, left the radio group in December along with COO Graham Bryce . He commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Allwyn at such an important […] […]

Carol Vorderman is joining LBC full time to host a new Sunday programme after covering shows on the station. The broadcaster, known for her time on Countdown, left her show on BBC Radio Wales in December after disagreeing with the corporation’s social media policy. In recent weeks, Carol has been a guest presenter on LBC […] […]

Radiocentre has announced the first speakers for its Tuning In Midlands event, taking place on 7th February at the Everyman Mailbox in Birmingham. Radio stations, brands and advertising industry professionals in the Midlands can hear about the latest developments in radio and audio, from speakers including Laurence Harrison, Automotive Partnerships Director at Radioplayer who will […] […]

PRS for Music has appointed Stevie Spring CBE as the new Chair of the PRS for Music Board. Stevie succeeds Stephen Davidson, who has held the role since 2014 and will be formally standing down at this year’s AGM. Originally a lawyer, Stevie served as Executive Chair of the UK’s global cultural organisation, The British […] […]

Free Radio, Gem Radio, Hallam FM, Lincs FM, Metro Radio, Pulse 1, Radio City, Rock FM, Signal 1, TFM, Viking FM and Wave Swansea are rebranding to Hits Radio. The news has been announced to staff this morning with 15 radio stations in total making the switch in April 2024. Programmes are staying the same, […] […]