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Background and Format: Launched in October 1973, 95.8 Capital FM is a regional radio station for the Greater London area. Its playlist consists of chart pop music, including Taylor Swift, One Direction and Sam Smith. It is owned and operated by Global Radio as part of the Capital Radio network, and is available on 95.8FM, DAB Digital Radio and Online. The station also carries local and national news for London. Owner: Global Radio Schedule: The schedule is available here Target audience: Listeners aged 15 - 34 Stas: 1,869,000 for period ending December 2014 (Source:RAJAR) Ad rates: To find out about advertising contact: Rominder Mattu: Rominder.Mattu@thisisglobal.com 020 7054 8910 Casey Reed: Casey.Reed@thisisglobal.com 020 7054 8931 Tips for PRs: National news, Entertainment stories relating to London. All pitches to 95.8 Capital FM should be aimed towards the station's target audience. 95.8 Capital FM broadcasts bulletins containing a mix of London, UK and world news together with sport, entertainment, travel and weather information on the hour from 5am to 7pm on weekdays, 6am to 12 noon on Saturdays and 7am to 12 noon on Sundays. There are additional updates at 05.30, 6.30am, 7.30, 8.30, 5.30pm and 6.30 on weekdays. Other information: Capital FMs branding to date: January 2006 Capital Radio September 2006 95.8 Capital Radio March 2007 Capital 95.8 "The Sound of London" December 2007 Capital 95.8 "London's Hit Music Station" September 2008 95.8 Capital FM "London's Number 1 Hit Music Station Awards: 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Radio Brand of the Year (bronze) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Station Imaging (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Coverage of a Live Event: Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus) (Gold) 2013 - Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, Radio Station Event of the Year: Capital Summertime Ball (nominated) 2013 - Sony Radio Academy Awards, Best Station Imaging (nominated) 2008 - Sony Radio Academy Awards, Community Award (Winner)

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