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Global launches Radio Plus

Global launches Radio Plus, a new subscription service offering ad-free live radio, Replay and Catch Up services for its music brands and Britain's biggest commercial news talk brand.

Global Launches Ad-Free Radio on Global Player

Global, a UK media company, has launched an ad-free radio experience on its Global Player app. The new feature allows listeners to enjoy commercial-free radio stations, likely as a premium subscription or a perk for registered users. This move reflects a broader trend in the audio streaming industry where platforms offer ad-free tiers to enhance user experience and drive subscription revenue. The exact details of the offering, such as pricing or which stations are included, are not provided in the article body.

• Global launched ad-free radio on Global Player.
• The feature is offered on the Global Player app.
• The launch date is September 23, 2026.

Global Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon to step down in 2027

Global Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon to step down in 2027. After a remarkable 18 years at Global, our Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon is stepping down. He’ll stay with Global as Executive Advisor to Simon Pitts, Global’s Group CEO.

High View Launches Paramount FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus

German FAST channel operator High View has signed a licensing deal with Paramount to launch ad-supported streaming channels based on classic series. A dedicated 24/7 "Beverly Hills, 90210" channel is now available on Samsung TV Plus, and additional single-IP channels for "Lucky Dog – Der Hundetrainer" and the Western classic "Rauchende Colts" (Gunsmoke) are also launching. Advertising sales for the channels is handled by High View's subsidiary Goldvertise. High View already operates several ad-supported streaming channels for ARD Plus. The deal is notable because Paramount operates its own FAST platform, Pluto TV, yet is licensing premium library content to an external German operator. Executives from Paramount and High View described the agreement as a partnership to broaden reach and expand High View's FAST business. Samsung TV Plus also welcomed the expanded offering.

• High View Group signed a licensing deal with Paramount to launch FAST channels with series such as "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Rauchende Colts" (Gunsmoke).
• The "Beverly Hills, 90210" channel runs 24/7 on Samsung TV Plus.
• High View's subsidiary Goldvertise handles ad marketing for the new FAST channels.

Goldvertise to Market Deluxe Music and High View Channels

Goldvertise has secured the advertising sales mandate for the TV brand Deluxe Music and other channels from the High View group, with the agreement taking effect on January 1, 2027. The deal expands Goldvertise's AGF-measured CTV inventory alongside channels it already sells, and the company plans further FAST channel additions and AdTech partnerships. Goldvertise will use a data partnership with All Eyes on Screens (AEOS) to transparently report performance of special-interest channels. The firm also announced commercial relationships with Stingray, Vevo, O2 FAST channels and technology partnerships with FreeWheel and Index Exchange to improve programmatic trading and market connectivity.

• Goldvertise will handle ad sales for Deluxe Music and additional High View group channels (Schlager Deluxe, Bergblick, Deluxe Rap, Deluxe Dance) starting 2027-01-01.
• Goldvertise already markets AGF-measured channels such as AXN Black, AXN White, One Terra and Just Cooking; the new deal increases AGF-declared CTV inventory.
• Goldvertise has a data partnership with All Eyes on Screens (AEOS) to report performance of special-interest channels like Kinowelt TV and Sportdigital channels.