Final speakers announced for Tuning In 2024

(Clockwise from top left: James Rea, Margherita Taylor, Maatin Adewunmi, Rahmon Agbaje, Sally Ardis, Matt Deverson)

James Rea, Global’s Chief Broadcasting and Content Officer, is set to introduce 12 brand new Global stations at Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2024 event, taking place at Picturehouse Central in London on Tuesday 17th September. The event will also be livestreamed.

Joining James Rea on stage will be Sally Ardis, Senior Managing Editor for Smooth and Heart, and Matt Deverson, Managing Editor for Radio X and Capital XTRA. Together, they will reveal exclusive details as they discuss the new stations for the very first time. The line-up of new stations is Capital Anthems, Classic FM Calm, Classic FM Movies, Heart 10s, Heart Love, Heart Musicals, Radio X Chilled, Radio X 90s, Radio X 00s, Smooth 70s, Smooth 80s and Smooth Soul.

The panel will be expertly hosted by broadcasting legend Margherita Taylor, ensuring an engaging and in-depth conversation about what this significant expansion of Global’s offering will mean for listeners and advertisers.

Also featuring at the event will be Rahmon Agbaje and Maatin Adewunmi, Co-founders of the music creative agency Loud Parade. Recently selected as part of a new cohort for Sky’s BEO F100 programme, the pair will speak about the power of using bespoke audio and music in advertising and how it can be used to attract Gen Z consumers. Information on the rest of the agenda can be found here.

Radiocentre’s Chief Executive Matt Payton says “We’re delighted to complete the line-up for Tuning In 2024 with these fantastic final sessions. With major industry announcements, inspiring audio campaign success stories, engaging conversations with some of radio’s biggest stars, and valuable networking opportunities, the morning promises to be an insightful exploration of all things radio and audio, as we unlock the audio advantage.”

Tuning In is free to attend for UK advertisers and agencies, and Radiocentre member stations. Secure one of the last few in-person tickets or sign up for the livestream here.

Full list of confirmed speakers:

Chris Stark – Presenter, Capital Breakfast

Fleur East – Presenter, Hits Radio

Flora Williams – Head of Planning, MG OMD

James Rea – Chief Broadcasting and Content Officer, Global

Jamie Richter – Media Manager, VOXI Mobile

Jordan & Perri – Presenters, KISS Breakfast

Jordan North – Presenter, Capital Breakfast

Lucie Cave – Chief Creative Officer, Podcasts and Commercial Content, Bauer Audio Media UK

Maatin Adewumni – Co-founder, Loud Parade

Margherita Taylor – Presenter, Classic FM

Martin Kemp – Presenter, Greatest Hits Radio

Marvin Humes – Presenter, KISS

Matt Deverson – Managing Editor, Radio X and Capital XTRA

Matt Payton – CEO, Radiocentre

Rahmon Agbaje – Co-Founder, Loud Parade

Rebecca Frank – Content Director, KISS

Rob Fox – Marketing Strategist, Specsavers

Rupert Beck – Strategy Partner, Carat

Sally Ardis – Senior Managing Editor, Smooth and Heart

Sian Welby – Presenter, Capital Breakfast

Tyler West – Presenter, KISS