Staff at a number of North West radio stations are at risk of losing their jobs after media giant Bauer launched a huge restructuring plan of its business. Greatest Hits Radio plays classic hits from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s alongside regional drive time and networked breakfast shows. Radio Wave broadcasts from studios based on Mowbray Drive in the Layton area of Blackpool, with the signal coming from the top of the Blackpool Tower. Dee Ford CBE, Group Managing Director Radio for Bauer Radio, said: “Audiences love and trust radio. In its first year of broadcasting the station won a Sony Radio Academy Awards Gold Award and was commended in the Local Station of the Year category.[1]. Radio Wave can also be received as far north as Shap Fell in Cumbria. A period of consultation with employees potentially affected will commence today.".
"Without evolving stations, many may sadly become economically unviable in the future as consumer habits continue to change. Meanwhile, the music offering will include ‘classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s’. Job Support Scheme set up to protect UK workers, Another blow for Cleveleys as funfair Kiddies Corner closes permanently. On 8 February 2019, Radio Wave and the Wireless Group's local radio stations were sold to Bauer Radio. Headlines are broadcast on the half-hour during weekday breakfast and drivetime shows.
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"This ensures the provision of local news and information, traffic and travel as well as access for advertisers to highly valued audiences.”. “This ensures the provision of local news and information, traffic and travel as well as access for advertisers to highly valued audiences.”. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). “However, our top priority right now will be to support those affected through this period.”. The licence was awarded in 1992[1] and Radio Wave began broadcasting at 7 am on 25 May 1992 with an introduction from its founder. Bauer Media Audio broadcasts in the UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Slovakia. The sale was ratified in March 2020 following an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority. You can unsubscribe at any time. ". In the late 1980s, local businessman John Barnett started lobbying the radio industry regulator for a distinct Independent Local Radio (ILR) licence for the Blackpool and Fylde area.
Specific details of what it will mean for the staff at Fylde Coast's radio station, which has strong community links, are not yet clear, but a company spokesman said: "Bauer completely appreciate the influence and legacy of many of the acquired stations within their communities.
The station is due to be merged and rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio in September 2020.
Networked programming originates from the Greatest Hits Network's Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow studios and from Bauer's Golden Square headquarters in Soho. Expanding the Hits Radio Brand Network will ensure listeners to these acquired stations benefit from multi-platform digital distribution meaning they can continue to broadcast in an increasingly competitive, digital and voice-activated world. John got an MBE for services to radio broadcasting in 2000 and is currently a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. The official launch took place on a specially erected stage in front of a live audience on the promenade by Blackpool Tower and featured Les Dawson and Derek Batey together with other local celebrities. Radio Wave 96.5 was a local radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Greatest Hits Radio network. Localised news bulletins, traffic updates and advertising will be retained.
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