Bauer Media are to face a phase 2 investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority, following their purchase of Lincs FM Group, Celador Radio, UKRD and Wireless’ local stations. The decision deadline is 21st January 2020, with all stations remaining in hold separate until at least then. Seperatly, Bauer have confirmed they are axing all…Read moreRead more
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Bauer to Face In Depth Investigation
DAB Changes
The addition of Absolute Classic Rock to the Ayr local DAB multiplex has been short lived, as it has now been confirmed that Country Hits Radio has taken over the space. This is despite a large amount of empty space available for stations to broadcast in, on the Ayr multiplex. Meanwhile, KCFM has migrated from…Read moreRead more
Bauer Expansion
As reported earlier, Bauer Media have acquired both the Lincs FM Group and Celador Radio. Here are further details of the stations acquired. The following stations have been acquired with the Celador Radio portfolio: The Breeze (Andover) The Breeze (Bristol) The Breeze (Basingstoke & North Hampshire) The Breeze (Bath) The Breeze (Bridgwater & West Somerset)…Read moreRead more
Bauer Media Aquires Yet More Radio Stations
Please be aware that a full article on this topic will follow when I have clearer information. Bauer Media have acquired two radio groups, Celador Radio and Lincs FM. Both groups run a portfolio of smaller local radio stations. It is believed that some stations will be immediately sold on again to the expanding Nation…Read moreRead more
Lincs FM Launches 1940s Pop-up Station
Lincs FM have launched a 1940s pop-up station, to coincide with the 1940s Weekend, which is taking place in Lincoln this weekend. The station is launched this morning at 7am, and is available on DAB accross Lincolnshire and Newark until 10pm on Sunday. Lincs FM 40s imagines what Lincs FM might have sounded like, if…Read moreRead more
Town 102 Loses FM License
For the first time, an incumbent radio operator has lost its broadcasting license upon routine Ofcom re-advertisement. Ipswich FM will take over the license currently held by Town 102, to broadcast in Ipswich and the surrounding area. The current license expires on the 28th October 2018. Town 102 has been operating since 2006, and more…Read moreRead more