Global

Global is a UK media and entertainment group that owns radio stations, the Global Player app and a large estate of outdoor advertising sites. Across radio, the app and outdoor media it says it reaches more than 51 million people in the UK each week.

What Global offers

• Radio stations — Heart, Capital, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold, plus spin-off stations such as Capital Chill and Radio X Classic Rock.
• Global Player — its streaming app for live radio, catch-up and podcasts, with a Radio Plus subscription for ad-free listening.
• Outdoor advertising — more than 253,000 sites including airports, roadside posters and digital screens.
• Audio advertising — commercial airtime and sponsorship across its stations and app.
• Research and events — audience research with agency partners and live events such as Heart Christmas Live.

Who it works with

Its advertising arms serve brands and media agencies wanting UK radio, digital audio or outdoor reach. Research published with MG OMD is one example of its agency work.

Key facts

• Based in: UK
• Reach: over 51 million people a week across its platforms
• Outdoor sites: over 253,000