Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Elbow Story by Geoff Lloyd

20Nov

It’s an accepted fact that we love an underdog in this country. Overdogs don’t even get a look in. From “Eddie” The Eagle Edwards to his conjoined grandsons Jedward, we have a soft spot for the tryers, doomed to failure. We celebrate the unlikely hero, the well-intentioned but hapless. Given this predilection, it’s a wonder [...]

Categories: Music 0

Posted by carrie on November 20, 2009

Playlist: 18th November

18Nov

The playlist is out now. The Temper Trap – Fader (4th January 2010) The Temper Trap are a 4-piece from Melbourne, Australia. ‘Fader’ is from their debut album ‘Conditions’ and will be the follow-up to their big hit ‘Sweet Disposition’. The band tour the UK with Florence and The Machine in December and play their [...]

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Posted by carrie on November 18, 2009

TIML Financial Results by Adrian Robinson

17Nov

Absolute Radio has just filed its financial statements for 2008 (year ended 31 December to be precise). What do they show? To give a bit of context, 2008 was the year which saw the station not only change ownership (on 30 June) but during which it successfully re-branded (from Virgin Radio to Absolute Radio) – [...]

Categories: Absolute Radio 4

Posted by adam on November 17, 2009

Tim Shaw – By Paul Sylvester

13Nov

Sadly, we’re announcing today that Tim Shaw is leaving Absolute Radio’s Friday and Saturday night schedule. Tim has decided to take time away from Absolute Radio to prepare for the biggest challenge of his life, an event which Absolute Radio will be involved in – with more details to follow soon. Over the last year [...]

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Posted by paulsylvester on November 13, 2009

Absolute Radio – One Year on in London by Clive Dickens

13Nov

Source: RAJAR/Ipsos MORI/RSMB According to RAJAR Q3:09 Absolute Radio Network now reaches more target adults in London than Virgin Radio this time last year. With the re-brand confusion and under-reporting of audience by RAJAR still effecting our published numbers this number is an important milestone. Just imagine where we will be in another 12 months? [...]

Categories: Absolute Radio Brands 0

Posted by adam on November 13, 2009