Bauer has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Communicorp Group in Ireland.
This deal, announced in February this year, means Bauer enters the market in control of national stations Today FM and Newstalk, along with local stations Spin 1038 and 98FM in Dublin, and Spin Southwest in Limerick.
Bauer now also owns digital sports radio station Off The Ball, digital audio exchange audioXI and the GoLoud app.
It’s too early to tell what changes Bauer might make to any of its new radio stations, if it makes any changes at all. All we know so far is Hits Radio Content Director James Brownlow starts his new role as Managing Editor of Music and Entertainment at Communicorp this month.
Communicorp Media has appointed James Brownlow to the role of Managing Editor of Music and Entertainment.
In his new role, James will oversee the strategy of the group’s Music and Entertainment portfolio of Today FM, 98FM, SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West and play a key part in audience growth and the development of the group’s digital services.
James will assume his role in June 2021. He joins from Bauer in the UK where he is a Content Director working on the Hits Radio Network.
James has over 20 years of experience in audio content creation, strategy and talent management in the UK, Europe and USA. He also previously held roles as content director for the Chrysalis and Global Radio groups.
James Brownlow heads to Communicorp in Ireland
Hits Radio Network Content Director James Brownlow is joining Communicorp in Ireland in the new role of Managing Editor of Music and Entertainment.
James will oversee the strategy of the group’s Music and Entertainment portfolio of Today FM, 98FM, SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West.
Bauer says he’ll play a key part in audience growth and the development of the group’s digital services, starting in June 2021.
Before joining Bauer, James previously held roles as content director for the Chrysalis and Global Radio groups.
Commenting on the appointment, Communicorp Media CEO Simon Myciunka said: “I am delighted to welcome someone with the wealth of experience and talent as James to this role. James is an intuitive radio programmer with a strong strategic vision and an excellent people leader.