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Ken Bruce still on the up at Greatest Hits Radio latest figures show

The latest weekly audience figures from industry body RAJAR show that Ken Bruce has even more listeners tuning in to his Greatest Hits Radio morning show.

Publication date: 16.05.2024

Ben Cooper to leave Bauer after four years

Bauer’s Chief Content and Music Officer Ben Cooper is leaving the company after four years. The former BBC Radio 1 Controller will leave later this month and a successor will be announced shortly.

Publication date: 14.05.2024

Mentos and KISS Fresh celebrate fresh talent with new Corner Shop Drop series

Mentos has teamed up with KISS Fresh to shine a spotlight on emerging talent, memorable moments and unique experiences. The collaboration involves Mentos sponsorship of KISS Fresh and the KISS Hype Chart, along with the creation of a ‘Corner Shop Drop’ social content series.

Publication date: 14.05.2024

Emotional goodbye from Frank Skinner to Absolute Radio listeners

Frank Skinner said his goodbyes to his Absolute Radio listeners yesterday as his 15 years with the station came to an end.

Publication date: 12.05.2024

The Music That Made Me series returns to Jazz FM

Jazz FM’s in-depth interview series The Music That Made Me returns for a fifth outing from Sunday 12th May. Running weekly until the end of June for eight weeks, the series talks to a who’s who of jazz, soul and blues stars.

Publication date: 10.05.2024

Capital’s Summertime Ball has officially sold out

Capital’s Summertime Ball has officially sold out, the station has announced. The event takes place on Sunday June 16th at Wembley Stadium, London, and over 80,000 people have already secured a ticket via the Global Player.

Publication date: 10.05.2024

Nation Radio hires more former Wave 105 presenters

Selina Ross and Tony Shepherd, both former presenters with Wave 105, are joining Nation Radio South. They join Steve Power who has already made the move from Bauer to Nation, and is now hosting Drive (and weekend shows) on Nation, plus breakfast on Nation’s Easy Radio.

Publication date: 09.05.2024

BBC Asian Network launches its first Ultimate 90s Bollywood Song vote

BBC Asian Network has launched a search for the nation’s favourite 90s Bollywood banger.

Publication date: 07.05.2024

Ofcom finds Capital Breakfast in breach over offensive language

Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp, Chris Stark and Sian Welby has been found in breach of the Broadcasting Code after a song with offensive language was played on air.

Publication date: 07.05.2024

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport visits Bauer’s new UK HQ

Lucy Frazer, the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport has visited Bauer’s new UK headquarters, The Lantern.

Publication date: 07.05.2024