Global

Global is a prominent media company based in the UK, specializing in radio and outdoor advertising. Each week, Global entertains and reaches over 51 million individuals across the UK through its on-air broadcasts, the Global Player app, and extensive outdoor advertising platforms. The company is home to some of the UK’s most beloved radio stations, including Heart, Capital, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, and Gold. Global’s outdoor advertising inventory spans over 253,000 sites, covering more than 95% of the UK population and includes locations such as airports, roadside posters, and premium digital screens. Global’s radio brands feature the UK’s No.1 Hit Music Station, the largest commercial radio brand, and the most popular classical music brand in the country. The company’s Digital Ad Exchange (DAX) connects brands with audiences on a large scale across both audio and outdoor media. The Global Player app offers users the ability to listen to live radio, rewind live broadcasts, and access a variety of podcasts and playlists. Global also operates the Global Academy, a free media school for 18-year-olds in Manchester, providing a Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise. Additionally, Global’s Make Some Noise charity supports small charities across the UK, aiming to improve the lives of disadvantaged individuals. The company has recently partnered with Production Studios Lucky 17 to produce two new Global Original podcasts. Notable achievements include Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden being the UK’s largest commercial breakfast show with 4.2 million listeners, Capital XTRA reaching over 2 million listeners, Smooth Radio achieving a record 6.5 million listeners, and LBC being the leading commercial news talk brand with 3.3 million weekly listeners. Global’s Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard has sold out for 2024 with over 80,000 attendees expected, and Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire competition awarded a £1,000,000 prize to a listener in 2024. Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500 poll named ‘Careless Whisper’ as the number one song of all time for 2024.