New PD at Magic

Bauer Radio have announced the appointment of former Capital and Chrysalis Radio exec Pete Simmons to the role of Programme Director for their Magic London station. He replaces Adrian Stewart, who quit Magic last month to go and work for rival station Heart 106.2. Confirming his new appointment, Simmons told reporters: "I believe the core of good radio is in the detail of the music, presentation, and production and am looking forward to evolving the broadcast sound for Magic and continuing to grow the audience reach and hours".