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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.

Global Posts Strong RAJAR Q2 2026 Radio Results

Global reported Q2 2026 RAJAR audience figures showing it remains the UK’s largest commercial radio group with 29 million weekly listeners, 283 million listening hours and a 27.5% share across its brands. RAJAR data for the quarter shows radio reaches a record 51 million UK adults weekly (87% of the population) and that commercial broadcasters grew to a 55.1% share versus 42.6% for BBC services. Key Global brands highlighted include Heart (12.8 million weekly listeners), Capital (8.9 million), LBC (record 3.7 million) and Classic FM (4.5 million). Global executives Simon Pitts and James Rea commented on the strength of radio and the company’s performance.

• Global reported a total weekly reach of 29 million listeners in Q2 2026, delivering 283 million listening hours and a 27.5% share.
• RAJAR data shows radio reaches a record 51 million adults in the UK every week (87% of the population).
• Commercial broadcasters recorded a 55.1% radio listening share (+1.5% QoQ) versus 42.6% for BBC services (-1.8%).

Global and Manchester Airport unveil new digital billboards to supercharge campaigns for brands

6 July 2026 ### Global and Manchester Airport unveil new digital billboards to supercharge campaigns for brands

Cavaliers to Air 15 Free Games on Local TV

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that 15 regular-season games for the 2026-27 season will be available free over-the-air, simulcast on Gray Media stations and streamed on DAZN. This move extends the NBA's broader trend of moving local games to broadcast television following the decline of regional sports networks. Fans in the Cleveland market can watch on WOIO, WUAB, and Rock Entertainment Sports Network, with other markets also carrying the games. The free games will have pregame and postgame coverage. The team's full local streaming package is available via DAZN subscriptions, with plans ranging from $19.99 monthly to $139.99 for a season pass. The Cavaliers join other teams like the Hornets, Magic, and Suns in offering free over-the-air viewing options.

• Cleveland Cavaliers will air 15 regular-season games free over-the-air on Gray Media stations.
• Games will also be streamed free on the DAZN app, requiring a free DAZN account.
• DAZN is the Cavaliers' streaming home, with season passes from $119.99 to $139.99.

Gray Sets Date for Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Conference Call

Gray Media announced the date for its Q2 2026 earnings release and conference call on July 8, 2026.

Gray Media Completes Offering of $70 Million of Additional 7.250% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2033 and Repurchases $50 million of Series A Preferred Stock

Gray Media announced the completion of an offering of $70 million in additional 7.250% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2033 and repurchased $50 million of Series A Preferred Stock.