Simon Hirst goes Gold
Yorkshire’s Capital FM breakfast host Simon Hirst will now also present a weekend show on Gold. The DJ will host the 1-5pm slot every Saturday starting this weekend (May 4th).
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talkSPORT target internationally, Q to close plus Simon Hirst goes Gold – Behind the Mic, week April 29th
Apr 2013 Behind the Mic
Earlier this week
Training boot-camp for Real and Smooth Radio staff
A selection of radio talent, including Radio Futurologist James Cridland and KIIS producer Dennis Clark, will take part in a three day boot-camp to share their knowledge with presenters and journalists at Real and Smooth Radio.
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Jack Allen from RadioWorks says: “What a line-up! Real and Smooth are in for a treat.”
Bauer to launch two Kiss sister stations and will close Q
Bauer are set to launch two new digital-only sister stations to Kiss called Kisstory and KissFresh. The network will also close Q radio station after 10 years of broadcasting.
Media Week
New TV channel TLC launch promoted on Bauer Stations
Sky and Cable’s new channel, which is set to launch Tuesday (30th April), is being promoted across a number of Bauer stations including Radio City, Key 103, Clyde 1, Metro Radio and Wave 105.
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Jack Allen from RadioWorks says: “Can’t say I’ll be tuning in for Honey Boo Boo any time soon!”
FM licence awarded to East Coast FM
After a three year battle, Scottish station East Coast FM has finally won it’s pursuit of gaining FM status. The station, which combines music and chat, will broadcast on 107.6FM from it’s East Lothian base.
The Scotsman
Planet Rock’s Nicky Horne joins TeamRock
The DJ will present a weekday evening show on the new station from 6 till 9pm. Also included as part of the lineup is station Head of Radio Hugh Evans and former Real XS producer Russ Collington.
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