GCap Media

Ralph Bernard to return to radio programme-making

Former GCap Media chief to leave role at Royal Albert Hall after less than a year. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

14, Dec, 2009 @3:14 PM

CN Group sells five radio stations to Quidem

Steve Orchard's new commercial radio outfit snaps up five Midlands stations. By Oliver Luft

Oliver Luft

18, Jun, 2009 @8:35 AM

Classic FM founder Ralph Bernard joins Royal Albert Hall

Former GCap Media chairman replaces David Elliott as Royal Albert Hall's chief executive. By Mark Sweney

Mark Sweney

30, Mar, 2009 @12:24 PM

Rebrand for digital station Fun Radio

Children's digital radio station Fun Radio has been given a new name and schedule by its owner, Folder Media.
By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

30, Dec, 2008 @9:08 AM

Mercury FM fined £20,000 for failings in Secret Sound competition

Ignoring winning entries to ensure the competition ran longer has landed the commercial station a hefty fine. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

17, Dec, 2008 @6:24 PM

Rajars: Johnny Vaughan regains London breakfast radio crown

Johnny Vaughan's 95.8 Capital FM breakfast show has returned to the number one spot in London as Magic 105.4's Neil Fox tumbled into third place. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

16, Oct, 2008 @9:12 AM

Pete Simmons joins Magic 105.4 as programme director

Former Capital and Chrysalis Radio executive Pete Simmons has been appointed programme director of London's Magic 105.4. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

13, Oct, 2008 @11:35 AM

Global Radio unveils new programming team

Global Radio has created a group-level programming team as it integrates with GCap Media, appointing Luis Clark as Heart group programming director. By Cailtlin Fitzsimmons

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

02, Oct, 2008 @3:28 PM

Capital Radio gets another makeover

The new owner of London’s Capital Radio has rebranded the station - 18 months after its latest makeover. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

25, Sep, 2008 @3:36 PM

Folder Media buys GCap's Fun Radio

GCap Media has sold one of its last digital radio stations, children's service Fun Radio, to consultancy Folder Media. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

23, Sep, 2008 @3:05 PM

GCap Media radio stations censured over phone-in deceptions

Two GCap stations have been censured by Ofcom for irregularities in two competitions, including one in which a presenter's sister posed as the winner. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

17, Sep, 2008 @9:54 AM

Lisa Snowdon replaces Denise Van Outen on Capital 95.8

Lisa Snowdon is joining Johnny Vaughan as the permanent breakfast show co-presenter on London's Capital 95.8, replacing Denise Van Outen. By John Plunkett

John Plunkett

28, Aug, 2008 @9:40 AM