Virgin Radio becomes Absolute
Virgin Radio will be renamed Absolute Radio, following the sale of its licence by SMG to the Times Of India Group, which cannot use the Virgin name.…
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Virgin Radio executive changes follow takeover by Times Of India Group
Absolute Radio's Clive Dickins has taken over programming and marketing at Virgin Radio, after David Lloyd and Andy Gumbridge left the station following its takeover.…
SMG shareholders approve Virgin Radio sale
SMG shareholders have backed the sale of Virgin Radio to a consortium led by the Times Of India Group, which will operate it as Absolute Radio.…
Virgin Radio chair to step down after takeover
Virgin Radio Executive Chairman Richard Huntingford will step down after Absolute Radio parent Times Of India Group buys the station, which cannot use the Virgin name.…
Absolute close to securing Jack FM
Absolute Radio is reportedly close to buying Virgin Radio from SMG, though it may have to relaunch under another name as the Virgin brand reverts to Richard Branson's group.…
Absolute Radio may buy Virgin Radio from SMG
Absolute Radio is reportedly the preferred bidder for Virgin Radio, though SMG CEO Rob Woodward declined to confirm and said the company is no longer in a hurry to sell.…
Just two bidders reportedly still in running for Virgin Radio
Reports suggest Scottish Media Group is considering only two offers for Virgin Radio, with Global Radio's bid still possibly on the table depending on its GCap deal.…
Malaysian firm bids for Virgin Radio
A Malaysian media firm backed by Ananda Krishnan has bid for Virgin Radio, which SMG has put up for sale, competing with Global Radio, Absolute Radio and UTV.…
Offers submitted for Virgin Radio
Four bidders, including Global Radio, Absolute Radio and UTV, are believed to have made offers for Virgin Radio, which SMG wants to sell.…
Oxford licence goes to Absolute
Absolute Radio has been awarded the new Oxford commercial radio licence and will launch its Jack FM format on the new frequency, aimed at 35-55 year olds.…
More talk or rock for Manchester, possibly both
Several companies have applied for the new Manchester FM licence, with Chrysalis, EMAP and Guardian Media Group among those proposing talk, rock or combined formats.…
Much interest in GCap station sale
Absolute Radio plans to bid for GCap's nine local radio stations, with Ulster Television, The Local Radio Company and Macquarie Bank reportedly considering bids.…