GCap promote GWR sales boss to group commercial director
GCap has promoted Duncan George, former head of GWR's sales operation Opus, to Commercial Director of the merged radio group.…
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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.…
Channel 4 and EMAP might collaborate on digital radio bid
According to The Guardian, Channel 4 is considering partnering with EMAP to bid for OfCom's national digital radio network, which GCap is trying to block.…
GWR director reveals Capital plans
GCap operations chief Steve Orchard has outlined plans for a January relaunch of Capital, with more music and freeplay tracks and possible programme changes.…
GCap cut stations and brands
GCap chief Ralph Bernard has announced cuts to brands and stations after profits fell 27%, including selling nine analogue stations and relaunching Capital FM.…
Schoonmaker heading GCap takeover bid
A consortium led by former EMAP radio boss Tim Schoonmaker is reportedly preparing a private equity bid for GCap, advised by Citigroup.…
Heart overtakes Capital in latest London radio ratings as Capital’s figures slip
Chrysalis’s Heart has become London’s most popular commercial station, beating Capital in listeners and share, as RAJAR figures show Capital slipping.…
GCap may, in fact, go to court over Ofcom digital plans
GCap says it may seek a judicial review of Ofcom's digital multiplex plans, arguing they damage its earlier investment in DAB radio.…
Investment types interested in buying GCap
Two private equity firms are reportedly interested in acquiring GCap, pushing its share price up around 10% after cost-cutting by chief Ralph Bernard.…
Bectu ask for job cut clarification from GCap
Broadcasting union Bectu has written to GCap asking how many redundancies are proposed and how consultation will be handled.…
GCap restructures station portfolio
GCap is restructuring its stations by region rather than brand, following GWR's takeover of Capital Radio, which may see senior Capital figures leave.…
Post-merger job cuts at Capital announced
Fifteen jobs are to go at Capital FM after the GCap merger, including producer Annie O'Neill, with GWR seen as the senior partner, which GCap boss Ralph Bernard denies.…