MediaWorks Radio has announced that they have purchased the Auckland based dance station George FM.The agreement is between MediaWorks and the urban Maori authorities; the Manukau Urban Maori Authority (MUMA) and the Waipareira Trust.
MUMA Chief Executive Officer Willie Jackson said: "There is a strong, ongoing relationship between the urban Maori authorities and MediaWorks. John Tamihere, CEO for Waipareira, and myself have worked for MediaWorks as talkback hosts for three years now they are aware of the many commitments that John and I have outside of RadioLIVE and they have been tremendously supportive of our work. We will all be working together to ensure Maori language and cultural objectives on George FM continue to be me."
MediaWorks Chief Executive Brent Impey said that he believes George FM compliments the organisations other radio stations well and that he sees it as having a winning format.
"We are keen to retain the station's successful format and fully support commitments the station has to fostering the Maori language and culture," he said.
George FM Manager Jef Kay will stay on for three months after the deal takes effect on February 28, during which time MediaWorks executive Emily Turnbull will begin assuming management responsibilities at the station.
No other staffing changes will be made.
2 comments:
Aucklands only commercial radio station where the talent doesnt get any renumeration at all?
Lets see if Thane Kirby can successfully run up $3 million in debts for Mediaworks. Managed it easily at Alt TV.
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