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Global @global.com · 2d

It’s part of our commitment to create and champion best-in-class audio, while supercharging growth in the UK and internationally.

Read more here: global.com/global-launc...

Global launches Global Studios and acquires The Fellas Studios | Global

Global has revealed details of the brand-new Global Studios for bold, video-first original podcast content. Global is also acquiring The Fellas Studios to grow audiences in the UK and internationally.

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Global @global.com · 2d

Introducing Global Studios, the destination for bold, video-first original podcast content. The new home of our award-winning podcast slate also welcomes leading creator network @thefellasstudios.bsky.social

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Global @global.com · 13d

To celebrate @radiox.co.uk turning 10, we’re giving you ❎ 10% off all brand merch with the code RX10 ❎ This includes our brand new Plectrum tee and hoodie 🎸

👉 store.global.com/pages/radio-x

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Radio X @radiox.co.uk · 18d

Radio X turns 10 today.

Tune in tomorrow morning from 8am to The Chris Moyles Show to see how we’re celebrating*

*no, it has nothing to do with Oasis.

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Global @global.com · Jul 31

Read more about our Q2 2025 RAJAR results: global.com/global-rajar...

Radio brand Heart number one radio station in the UK

Global has revealed its RAJAR results for Q2 2025 with headlines including Heart continuing to be the UK's number one radio brand.

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Global @global.com · Jul 31

We’re so proud to welcome 29 million listeners every week and have scored our highest ever hours and share! Plus, 10 of our national stations have also achieved record-breaking listening figures including Heart 80s, Capital Anthems, Classic FM Calm and Radio X 90s! #RAJAR

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Simon Beale @simonbeale.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sunrise in #London ☀️
Goodmorning from @global.com in #LeicesterSquare 👋

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Global @global.com · Jul 22

We’re proud to announce our Founder & Executive President @ashleytaborking.global.com is the 2025 MITS Award recipient in recognition of a two-decade career that has changed the face of the British music industry and broadcasting 🏆

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Global @global.com · Jul 21

The Global family just got bigger! Welcome, Riviera Radio - a unique English-language station broadcasting to Monaco and across the South of France.

Full details here: global.com/global-acqui...

Global @global.com · May 15

We're so proud to be the UK’s most popular commercial radio group, celebrating 29 million listeners & our highest ever share! Special congratulations to Team @heart.co.uk as it becomes the UK’s largest radio brand!

More #RAJAR headlines here: global.com/global-rajar...

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Charles Ubaghs @charlesubaghs.bsky.social · May 13

The first episode of @amanpourpod.bsky.social is out today on @globalplayer.com and everywhere else.

www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...

Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files - Podcast Episode | Global Player

Trump, the Middle East, and the peace deal you never heard about

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Global Player @globalplayer.com · May 13

The first episode of Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files with Jamie Rubin is now LIVE!

Listen to it over on Global Player:
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42L...

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LBC @lbc.co.uk · May 7

Breaking news, analysis and opinion - in your hands.

Download the all-new LBC app for free from your app store now:

📱 app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewl...

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Global Player @globalplayer.com · Apr 30

We’re proud to welcome one of the most world-renowned journalists, @amaanpour.bsky.social, to @global.com. As part of a major multi-podcast partnership, Christiane will also be hosting a new Global Original podcast - more details on that soon!

global.com/global-signs...

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Global @global.com · Apr 25

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Capital UK - Listen Live | Global Player

The UK's No.1 Hit Music Station. Access your favourite Capital shows now!

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Global @global.com · Apr 25

@capitalfm.com’s SUMMERTIME BALL IS BACK! ☀️ We’re taking over Wembley Stadium on Sunday 15th June 2025 for the UKs BIGGEST summer party!

Listen to Capital Breakfast on @globalplayer.com from 7am on Monday for the first half of Ballers to be announced! #CapitalSTB

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Global @global.com · Apr 20

Wishing our friends & followers a very Happy Easter 🩵

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Global Player @globalplayer.com · Apr 4

Ed Sheeran’s hotly anticipated new single ‘Azizam’ has just dropped on our ‘Fresh Music Friday’ live playlist 🙌 Head to Global Player now to listen 🎶

www.globalplayer.com/playlists/2S...

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Global Player @globalplayer.com · Mar 13

Have you voted in @smoothradio.com’s All Time Top 500 yet? 💜🗳️

top500.smoothradio.com/2025/

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Kevin Brack @kevinbrack.bsky.social · Mar 11

Really uplifting evening at the Usher Hall for @newsagents.bsky.social Live. So many dark things going on in the world but being in a room with such insightful hosts and thoughtful audience questions definitely brought a spark of hope @maitlis.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com @jonsopel1.bsky.social

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Global @global.com · Mar 7

Find out more in our press release: global.com/barbie-teams...

Barbie teams up with Heart to celebrate the power of female friendship and the nation’s own role models this International Women’s Day | Global

Barbie® has partnered with Heart, the UK’s biggest commercial radio brand, to celebrate the power of women supporting women in the lead up to

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Global @global.com · Mar 7

Amanda Holden & Pandora Christie hit the big 🩷Barbie🩷 buzzer to reveal @heart.co.uk listeners’ nominations for the incredible, influential women in their lives! Check out these amazing billboards! 👀🤩❤️ #LimitlessFriendship #YouCanBeAnything #BarbieLimitlessFriendship #InternationalWomensDay

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Global @global.com · Mar 7

Our radio queens driving you home for #InternationalWomensDay on @smoothradio.com, @goldradio.com & @classicfm.com 💜

Listen live on @globalplayer.com 📲

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Global @global.com · Mar 7

Enjoy all of our #InternationalWomensDay live playlists on @globalplayer.com 📲

www.globalplayer.com/collections/...

Playlists - All - International Women's Day | Global Player

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Global @global.com · Mar 7

From pop princesses and soul sisters, to rock chicks and composers who called the shots, we’re celebrating the women behind the music for #InternationalWomensDay 🫶

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