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My concern is the tribunal and when Global officially starts the Heart FM rollout. I do hope that (in my opinion) a few good stations would be sacrificed (not franchised) in favour of keeping Both Real/Heart & Smooth under Global's official ownership.
Which then leaves either Real or Capital in Wales and Yorkshire |
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If Global lose they might sell or franchise Smooth in the East Midlands, Manchester, The North East and Scotland keeping Smooth perhaps digital?
Which then leaves either Real or Capital in Wales and Yorkshire I wouldn't like to try and launch a new radio brand for 15-29 year-olds without London or Birmingham FM frequencies and with Capital & Kiss available across the UK on digital platforms (as well as BBC Radio). I think that would need some marketing budget to succeed. As for Smooth, if Pete Simmons is the next PC that should give you a clue about the future output - pretty similar to Magic (one of the most successful stations in the capital). |
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Everything I have read so far suggests it will be the Capitals (outside London/Birmingham) sold to a group that will run them (and Heart North Wales) under the Capital franchise. Global are holding a trump card - if the new owners dump the brand they can put Capital 95.8 on Digital 1.
I wouldn't like to try and launch a new radio brand for 15-29 year-olds without London or Birmingham FM frequencies and with Capital & Kiss available across the UK on digital platforms (as well as BBC Radio). I think that would need some marketing budget to succeed. As for Smooth, if Pete Simmons is the next PC that should give you a clue about the future output - pretty similar to Magic (one of the most successful stations in the capital). |
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I sadly think some are not happy with the changes, but lets see how it goes cause most could come back in time. I'm surprised Global have dropped / Rested however you see it " Our Tune" ?
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I see Paul Hollins covering Andy Peter this weekend. I think Paul will become a feature on Smooth soon?
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Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?
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Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?
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Smooth may merge with Gold and could be on broadcast on AM frequencies in areas of the UK like Devon and Norfolk expanding the network. This could compensate if they loose FM frequencies in areas like the North East and North West.
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I think one brand suffering up north is the Utv network , on their stations they are now doing 5 in a row each hour, with a lot less talk.
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Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?
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Guess the website will change too from Monday?
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I hope they put smooth radio on the global app as the current smooth app is dire. I do hope smooth and gold both stay as I do listen to both but most especially smooth.
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It seems two songs in a row, a little talk then trailer and commercials through out the hour. Very tight presenting.
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Smooth may merge with Gold and could be on broadcast on AM frequencies in areas of the UK like Devon and Norfolk expanding the network. This could compensate if they loose FM frequencies in areas like the North East and North West.
I cannot see how any merger with Gold can be good for listener choice. |
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It seems two songs in a row, a little talk then trailer and commercials through out the hour. Very tight presenting.
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Paul Anderson at the movies been dropped.
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A Gold smooth merger would be horrible I love smooth on dab in Suffolk and o listen to gold on dab also. Please global keep them both.
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Another personality less station with a boring 4 songs in a row that's all we need, Basically another Heart or Gold I can't wait.
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Will suit David Jensen's act down to the ground then.
Tight presentation in other words another Global robot station. |
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Motown show is no more.
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The Motown show is ending, tonight was the final one.
£1000 Minute, Our Tune, Parson's Pops the Question, Motown show and Movies show all confirmed to be going so far. |
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How depressing (re. the Motown show) - I thought it was the best thing they had.
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The Motown show is ending, tonight was the final one.
£1000 Minute, Our Tune, Parson's Pops the Question, Motown show and Movies show all confirmed to be going so far. the station will not be the same ill miss £1000 Minute, Our Tune at breakfast |
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A Gold smooth merger would be horrible I love smooth on dab in Suffolk and o listen to gold on dab also. Please global keep them both.
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A Gold/Smooth 70's merger is much more likely.
I have a feeling that Smooth 70s is in danger of the axe. |
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