David Mansfield next move in Radio
13.07.2006
Thursday, 13 July 2006 – PRESS RELEASE
David Mansfield announces next move in UK radio
David Mansfield is Chairman of the JACK fm application for the new Liverpool FM
licence. It is his first activity in UK radio since leaving GCap Media in January.
David is also a shareholder in the new business. He is joined by Absolute Radio
International Ltd, the highly experienced UK team of radio professionals and
Communicorp Group, Europe’s fastest growing commercial radio operator.
Communicorp is owned by Denis O’Brien, one of Ireland’s leading businessmen
with extensive international telecoms, property, leisure and aviation interests.
JACK fm is an exciting rock music proposition for Liverpool. It will respond to the
music and speech demands of Merseyside’s under served 40-59 adult radio
audience. JACK fm’s extensive research suggests that these listeners want rock,
but can’t find it on existing Liverpool local radio.
David Mansfield says:
"I am delighted to be leading the JACK fm application for Liverpool. I know and
trust the team at Absolute Radio. They have a proven track record in the
Liverpool market. Communicorp is a highly successful radio group throughout
Europe with great ambition to expand in the UK. Our JACK fm bid is well
resourced, with excellent management and knowledge of the Liverpool market."
Denis O’Brien says:
"This is a most exciting opportunity for the Communicorp Group. We operate 35
stations in 7 European countries but this is our first move into the UK radio
sector. We have 15 years experience investing in European radio and I believe
this partnership with David Mansfield and Absolute Radio is a superb combination
for Liverpool. We look forward to introducing many new fresh ideas, such as
JACK fm, into the UK radio market over the coming years."
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