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Smooth National Radio Thread
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hanssolo
27-09-2013
Originally Posted by Musicmasterprox:
“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.”

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
SouthCity
27-09-2013
Originally Posted by hanssolo:
“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”

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).
Amara
27-09-2013
Originally Posted by SouthCity:
“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).”

Small playlist, more music, another boring station them. Whoopee.
occy
27-09-2013
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" ?
occy
27-09-2013
I see Paul Hollins covering Andy Peter this weekend. I think Paul will become a feature on Smooth soon?
Peace100
27-09-2013
Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?
radiodad
27-09-2013
Originally Posted by Peace100:
“Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?”

Theres plenty on space in there, the building is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside.
phildunk1986
27-09-2013
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.
mjdj1689
28-09-2013
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.
occy
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by Peace100:
“Radio today have posted a pic of the new Smooth Studio in Leicester Sq. How many more stations will be packed into the HQ?”

Still keeping the same image and logo. It's like the USS Enterprise.
occy
28-09-2013
Guess the website will change too from Monday?
suffolkblue
28-09-2013
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.
occy
28-09-2013
It seems two songs in a row, a little talk then trailer and commercials through out the hour. Very tight presenting.
Amara
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by phildunk1986:
“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.”

Doesn't compensate you in Norfolk if you lose Smooth UK from DAB and get it on AM instead of Gold. Whichever way you look at it one good station is going to go. Smooth was never the same as Gold it was more like a commercial Radio 2.True its drifted nearer to Gold musically since the takeover even though it may not have been under Global control.

I cannot see how any merger with Gold can be good for listener choice.
Musicmasterprox
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by occy:
“It seems two songs in a row, a little talk then trailer and commercials through out the hour. Very tight presenting.”

That'll change from Monday. Are the presenters on GOLD quite tight with their presenting? Also, don't they have a soul show on that station that could network/move on over to Smooth? Also, Heart tends to cross over with Smooth's music at times, will that change?
occy
28-09-2013
Paul Anderson at the movies been dropped.
suffolkblue
28-09-2013
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.
up to the vocal
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by Amara:
“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.”

Will suit David Jensen's act down to the ground then.
Amara
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by up to the vocal:
“Will suit David Jensen's act down to the ground then.”

To my ears Jensen is the weakest link on Smooth yes he is boring enough to fit in.
Tight presentation in other words another Global robot station.
Musicmasterprox
28-09-2013
Motown show is no more.
omnidirectional
28-09-2013
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.
RobinCarmody
28-09-2013
How depressing (re. the Motown show) - I thought it was the best thing they had.
warmo
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by omnidirectional:
“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
Ethan Rayne
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by suffolkblue:
“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.”

A Gold/Smooth 70's merger is much more likely.
Musicmasterprox
28-09-2013
Originally Posted by Ethan Rayne:
“A Gold/Smooth 70's merger is much more likely.”

Could Global rebrand Gold as Smooth 70s? Possibly moving the beatles & other gold favs onto the Smooth band-wagon?

I have a feeling that Smooth 70s is in danger of the axe.
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