Saga stations to become Smooth Radio
GMG Radio is rebranding its recently acquired Saga Radio stations as Smooth Radio, bringing the total number of Smooth stations to six.…
Jazz FM
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GMG want to take Smooth down the easy route
Guardian Media Group wants to move London station Smooth towards easy listening for over-50s, with an Ofcom consultation running until 18 November.…
Freeview prepare way for new EMAP stations
Freeview has reassigned radio channel numbers ahead of three new EMAP digital stations launching on 1 July.…
K-Rock New York revamps music policy with more classic rock
New York station K-Rock has changed its music policy to play more classic rock, cutting new rock to 20 per cent of its playlist, and plans an online stream of breaking artists.…
Chrysalis considers formal offer for Guardian Media Group's Radio Division
The Chrysalis Group has told the stock exchange it is considering a formal offer for Guardian Media Group's Radio Division, though GMG chief Bob Phillis says there is no strategic reason to sell.…
Chrysalis may demerge to fund radio acquisitions
According to the Guardian, Chrysalis is considering a demerger to finance a bid for radio stations owned by the Guardian Group, including Jazz FM and Real Radio.…
Paul Gambaccini quits Jazz FM
Paul Gambaccini is leaving Jazz FM as the station is revamped, and Nicky Horne is also departing for Capital Gold.…
Jazz FM rebrands as Smooth FM
GMG Radio is relaunching London's Jazz FM as Smooth FM to include soul and RnB, citing a lack of profit in its 15 years, while keeping night-time jazz programming.…
Former Jazz FM boss buys up 22 local stations
Richard Wheatly's Local Radio Company, floated for £48 million, is buying Radio Investments Limited, which owns 22 local stations, from GWR, Guardian Media Group and Caledonia.…
Jazz FM cleared of breach of contract
The Radio Authority has cleared Jazz FM of breaching its licence by playing too much soul and R&B, after fifteen complaints prompted an investigation.…
Chrysalis enter Glasgow radio race
Chrysalis will bid for the new Glasgow radio licence with an analogue version of its rock station The Arrow, joining Go FM and Scottish Media Group.…
Hed Kandi get monthly night
Dance label Hed Kandi will hold a monthly Saturday residency at London's Pacha next year, with label leader Mark Doyle describing the club as a spectacular space.…