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New research reveals radio’s true impact for performance campaigns

Radio advertising boosts daily web sessions by 9%, according to new research into the performance marketing capabilities of radio advertising launched by Radiocentre today. Named ‘Radio: The Performance Multiplier’, the new study also reveals how on average, radio generates additional web sessions twice as cost-efficiently as other demand generation media combined. In a world-first, Radiocentre […] […]

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Full line-up announced for Capital’s Summertime Ball 2024

The full line-up for Capital’s Summertime Ball has been announced and Global is anticipating 80,000 listeners joining them once again at Wembley this year. The artists performing at the event on Sunday 16th June 2024 were revealed on Capital Breakfast by Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby. RAYE, Meghan Trainor, Becky Hill, Aitch, Sugababes, […] […]

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Hospital Radio volunteers in Ipswich rack up a combined service of 90 years

Two long-term volunteers at Hospital Radio Ipswich are celebrating a combined 90 years of continuous service for the charity. John Alborough joined the organisation on 2nd May, 1974 when the station was still in it’s infancy at the Heath Road site. Over the years John has served in a variety of roles at the station, […] […]

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Shire Sounds Radio to rebrand as Northants 1

Shire Sounds Radio in North Northamptonshire is changing its name to Northants 1 from May 27th 2024. The station says the rebrand signifies a key commitment to local broadcasting, and its dedication to delivering top-tier local entertainment, community representation and engagement, with an emphasis on playing Hit Music for Northamptonshire. Northants 1 is also set […] […]

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Lewis Goodall to replace David Lammy on LBC

LBC presenter and The News Agents co-host Lewis Goodall is to front a new Sunday morning politics show on LBC. Sunday with Lewis Goodall will start on Sunday 5th May, at 10am until 12 noon, replacing David Lammy who has stepped down ahead of a potential upcoming election. Lewis said: “2024 is a huge year […] […]