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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 […] […]

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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 […] […]

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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 […] […]