Global: Huge losses continue for LBC, Heart and Capital owner Media Global, the media giant which owns commercial radio stations such as Capital, Heart and LBC, has now lost almost £700m since it last reported a pre-tax profit. The London-headquartered empire, which also includes Smooth, Radio X and Classic FM, fell to a pre-tax loss of £120.3m in the year to 31 March, 2024, newly-filed accounts [...]
Meet the Trinidad-born entrepreneur shaking up a UK rum renaissance Founder profile How this entrepreneur plans to introduce authentic Caribbean culture to the UK premium drinks market.
Transport for London selects Global and JCDecaux to run ad estate Transport and infrastructure Transport for London (TfL) has selected Global and JCDeacux to run its lucrative advertising estate, following a hotly-contested tendering process. Global continues its stint managing advertising sites on the Tube, London Overground, DLR, Tram and across the Elizabeth Line. JCDecaux, the French multinational ad corporation, will manage advertising at more than 4,700 bus shelters across [...]
Record breaking 27.6m tune into Global as Amanda Holden beats Greg James at breakfast May 16, 2024 A record 27.6m weekly listeners tuned into Global Media's radio shows in the first quarter as Heart, LBC and Capital dominated breakfast time.
Global appoints STV boss Simon Pitts as new chief amid boardroom reshuffle March 6, 2024 Global Media Group has appointed Simon Pitts, former STV boss, as its new chief, effective from the first quarter of 2025.