New senior commercial appointments in Bauer
Bauer Media Audio has appointed Martin Ball Commercial Managing Director, Hits Radio Brand Network and Claire Foster Commercial Chief Operating Officer Bauer Media Advertising.
In his new role, Martin will lead on sales strategy, policy, and structure across all Hits Radio Brand Network local markets.
Having led Bauer’s Strategic Delivery team, Claire will assume leadership across the National brands and strategy for Bauer Media Advertising and will take on the additional leadership responsibility of the Commercial Operations team.
Previously Group Business Development Director at Reach plc and Local World, Claire joined Bauer in 2019.
Simon Mayo is returning to Drivetime radio
The 62-year-old radio presenter has confirmed he is moving to the coveted slot on Greatest Hits Radio from March 15 after eight years in the Drivetime slot on BBC Radio 2 until 2018 4 February 2021
He said: Returning to Drivetime is so very exciting for me. Itâs a show I loved so much and now on Greatest Hits Radio we intend to make it even better. And with Matt Williams back on sport, we canât wait to get started. The message of the show is the same - enjoy yourself, itâs later than you think!