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So Global have bought Smooth then?
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Although Smooth and Real are running as normal it's now Global management in charge who can tweek playlists, jingles and add more networking as long as it's within the published formats. Looks like the CC is recommending some stations be sold on, but http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/02/prov...obal-gmg-deal/ Quote:
Further engagement will take place between Global Radio, Real and Smooth Ltd and the CC over the next couple of months ahead of a final decision which is expected in April or May. http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/02/cc-o...-global-radio/Historically, provisional findings by the Competition Commission have been significantly different to final decisions. A spokesperson for Global Radio told RadioToday: “Global Radio & Real & Smooth Ltd (RSL) note that the Competition Commission (CC) has today released its provisional findings into this transaction. “It is important to note that as provisional findings, these do not represent the CC’s final report, and as such, it would not be appropriate to comment further on these provisional findings. “RSL will continue to be run separately from Global Radio whilst the CC finalise their review. Global Radio will however continue to represent RSL’s national airtime sales, as it has done since 2006.” Quote:
The CC says it would consider any other practicable remedies that Global, or any interested third parties, may propose in order to address the expected SLC and any resulting adverse effects. It could be that another media company and investment company comes up with another solution not thought about which might be acceptable to Global and the CC?
These should be submitted in writing, with any practical alternative remedies to be considered, by 5pm on 27th February 2013 |
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Smooth Radio - the mating soundtrack for pandas:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015rkrz Personally Simon Bates has the opposite effect on me!
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Smooth Radio - the mating soundtrack for pandas:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015rkrz Personally Simon Bates has the opposite effect on me! ![]() Loving the new spoken jingles they are playing too: "Love Life, Love Bamboo, Smooth Radio"! |
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Think it's more likely to be Smooth Radio Scotland's John and Sharon at Breakfast rather than Simon.
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Think it's more likely to be Smooth Radio Scotland's John and Sharon at Breakfast rather than Simon.<snip>
Although to be honest I just wanted to repeat the Bates line
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Paul Hollins covering Emma B this Sunday. He usually covers Heart Sussex. ( Global Radio springs to mind )
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I listen to Smooth 70s and don't mind that it's mostly automated. After Radio 2, this is my favourite station.
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Paul Hollins covering Emma B this Sunday. He usually covers Heart Sussex. ( Global Radio springs to mind )
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Paul Hollins covered David Prever a few weeks ago too if I recall correctly
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Andi Peter joins Smooth Radio for Bank Holiday Monday special.
Andi Peters 80' Hits http://www.smoothradio.co.uk/shows-p...80s-hits/ed5b4 |
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I think that will be a good listen. Possible future 80s show for smooth.
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No change, Smooth is still in a hold separate situation along with Real Radio and XS.
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/02/cc-d...over-decision/ |
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Noticed also Paul Hollins is making some appearances too on the Station. I know he's MD at Blue Revolution. He seems to not be on Heart Sussex anymore.
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Noticed also Paul Hollins is making some appearances too on the Station. I know he's MD at Blue Revolution. He seems to not be on Heart Sussex anymore.
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I think that will be a good listen. Possible future 80s show for smooth.
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I doubt that there will be an 80's show on Smooth Radio as there is already an 80's show on sister station Real Radio!
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But on Heart the 80's show is only overnight?
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Yes but is there a time slot available for an 80's show on Smooth Radio?
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Something odd happening at Smooth this afternoon.Emma B scheduled at 3 but seemed to be back to back music until 3.50 when Paul Hollins turned up saying he was 'taking care of things for Emma B' Hope she's OK
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I doubt that there will be an 80's show on Smooth Radio as there is already an 80's show on sister station Real Radio!
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Noticed also Paul Hollins is making some appearances too on the Station.
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Probably not if Heart has an 80s show, unless Smooth gets sold to new owners so the CC allows Global to keep Real?
Smooth a easier listening channel aimed at 50 somethings. Take a person born in 1960, by 1990 they are 30, today they are 52. Look at the 80's (my sister is more that age) she like Jackson, but liked a lot of 80's that Heart don't seem to use as much. Thought Smooth was after 50 somethings. How out of place would Tears for Fears. The Style Council, Level 42 be on an 80's Smooth Show ?(just thinking once a week here), some of the tracks by these artists might be upbeat, but others I think would fit in. |
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Heart is an Uptempo station, I think 80's Heart, Wham! Michael Jackson
Smooth a easier listening channel aimed at 50 somethings. Take a person born in 1960, by 1990 they are 30, today they are 52. Look at the 80's (my sister is more that age) she like Jackson, but liked a lot of 80's that Heart don't seem to use as much. Thought Smooth was after 50 somethings. How out of place would Tears for Fears. The Style Council, Level 42 be on an 80's Smooth Show ?(just thinking once a week here), some of the tracks by these artists might be upbeat, but others I think would fit in. Gold are missing a trick by not having a weekly 80's show I feel |
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Gold are missing a trick by not having a weekly 80's show I feel[/QUOTE] I think Gold are missing a trick full stop!!! Just the same dull presenters on a bank holiday monday, Nothing New?? Good news about Simon Hirst joining the line up though!!! |
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