After the debacle of GCap “pulling out” of DAB there has been lots of great news coming from the UK in the past few weeks.
The biggest news concerns Planet Rock, one of the most successful stations on DAB, and a surprise casualty of GCap’s corporate survival. Since GCap pulled the plug, Queen guitarist Brian May tried to purchase the station but was beaten to it by entrepreneur Malcolm Bluemel. Nothing like a little healthy competition in a sale! Bottom line is Planet Rock lives on with the backing of a …

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Industry shocking announcement today from the UK that GCap are going to close down DAB.
Before we get too excited, we have to remember that GCap as a company is under threat of a hostile takeover by Global Radio. What better way to protect the company than reduce costs as quickly as possible. So yes, this will involve GCap getting out of their involvement with multiplex company Digital One and the sad loss of two of their stations. They’ve also announced they’re closing not one, not two but three …