• Increased listeners liyalty for Heart Network as it records surge in hours
  • Capital Network breaks through 7 million listeners!
  • Global takes the number 1 and 2 spots in London - pushing Magic into 3rd
  • 73% of Xfm London's listeners are the desirable ABC1 audience, the highest in commercial radio
  • Nearly 1 million listeners now tune in to XFM each week.
  • The new Capital Network reaches over 7 million listeners each week
  • Global Radio has 23.4 million people tuning in every week including GMG and Orion stations!
  • Global is the largest commercial radio group with close to 20 million people tuning in
  • Global writers LMFAO are the third biggest selling single of 2011 with 'Party Rock Anthem'
  • Commercial Radio and the BBC unveil new online radio player, offering the output of every licensed UK radio station and allowing users to search content by subject, musical style, or even song title!
  • Global Publishing writers LMFAO are in the UK Top 10 songwriters of 2011
  • Classic FM maintains its impressive ABC1 profile with 71% of its audience in this group!
  • Global's Publishing & Talent divisions are responsible for the sale of over 15 million albums worldwide
  • The Gold network, playing the biggest hits of all time, keeps more than 1.5 million listeners rockin'!

Heart

Heart: the UK's biggest commercial radio brand

First launched in the West Midlands in 1994, Heart arrived in London in 1995. The first half of 2009 was a momentous time for Heart as it has become the largest commercial radio network in the UK. The Heart Network consists of 13 stations.

The Heart Network is the largest commercial radio brand in the UK. It provides advertisers with a consistent, national brand which is locally delivered. The schedule contains networked shows with big names and local programming at key times of the day, ensuring that the brand has a local heart.

Audience

Heart's core audience is aged between 25-44. Heart listeners have a spark about them; despite juggling their various roles as wives, husbands, parents and professionals, they still make time for themselves and are determined to squeeze the most out of life. They are very social people who enjoy shopping, going out and spending time with their friends and family.

Environment

The playlist is driven by passion, playing songs from the 80s, 90s and 00s, alongside the best current songs. Presenters are warm, friendly, genuine and easy to relate to, broadcasting appropriate and relevant content that immediately connects with listeners’ lives.

Listeners choose Heart because they feel it fulfils their needs throughout the day. Heart is programmed to emotionally connect with its listeners, playing the right songs to get them up in the mornings, keep them going through the day and helping them to unwind in the evening.

With ‘More Music Variety’ at its core, Heart plays the best variety of music with witty banter and celebrity guests. In London, 814,000 listeners start their day with a bit of Jamie (Theakston) and Harriet (Scott) in the morning; jam-packed and star-studded, only true A-listers make it onto their show. And Jamie and Harriet aren't alone. Each Heart station across the UK has its own local breakfast show of the highest standard. But that’s just the start: the Heart schedule is crammed full of great presenters such as Toby Anstis, Jason Donovan and Emma Bunton, and acclaimed shows such as The Big Top 40 and Heart listener favourite - Club Classics.

Source: RAJAR Q4 2011, Heart London and Heart UK TSA, Adults 15+

Heart coverage
  • primary red = FM & digital coverage
  • light red = digital coverage
  • dark red = FM only