COMPANY

Global

Global is a uK commercial radio, digital audio and out‑of‑home advertising media owner.

Global operates in the Unclassified segment.

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Founded
2007
Headquarters
30 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LA
Core Segment
Unclassified
Company Size
1,001–5,000
Official Links
Website
Verified
2026-03-16

Global: About

The company operates as an integrated commercial media owner combining broadcast radio, digital audio distribution and out‑of‑home (OOH) advertising assets. It creates value by aggregating large consumer audiences across multiple channels (on‑air, app, web, in‑car and OOH sites) and packaging this reach and data into advertising and sponsorship products for brands and agencies. Its acquisitions of podcast hosting, analytics and monetisation technology, as well as article‑to‑audio conversion capabilities, extend its inventory into on‑demand and podcast formats and improve measurement and targeting.

Operationally, it manages radio brands, programming and content, operates and maintains OOH infrastructure (digital and static sites), and runs a digital audio platform that distributes live and on‑demand content. These assets are sold as cross‑media campaigns, often combining audio and OOH, with planning and reporting tailored for advertisers and agencies. The company’s scale across radio and outdoor enables bundled media solutions and cross‑channel campaigns that drive higher yield from each audience impression.

Global: Market Position

Global Media & Entertainment Limited is a UK‑based commercial media company that owns and operates a large portfolio of radio stations and an extensive out‑of‑home (OOH) advertising network across the UK and parts of Europe. It also runs a digital audio platform that aggregates its broadcast brands, podcasts and playlists across mobile, web, smart speakers and in‑car systems, and has expanded into podcast hosting and monetisation technology via acquisitions.

The company generates revenue primarily from selling advertising and sponsorship inventory across broadcast radio, digital audio, podcasts and OOH sites, as well as from branded content, events and related commercial partnerships. Its paying customers are brands and media agencies that buy campaigns across its audio and outdoor properties, while consumers access its radio and digital audio services free of charge as audience reach for advertisers.

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