Premier Christian Radio to stay on DAB

From a press release to news@media.info
Posted 20 March 2015, 6.37am edt

UK, London: Arqiva, the provider of innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology, and Premier Christian Radio have signed an agreement for the channel to remain a national radio station on the Digital One multiplex.

Following contractual discussions at the end of the current agreement, a new deal has been reached to maintain Premier Christian Radio on the national multiplex. This will ensure Premier’s 500,000 regular listeners will continue to enjoy the breadth of content available. Premier Christian Radio currently broadcasts on 1305, 1332, 1431, 1566 MW in London and nationally on DAB and Freeview 725.

Peter Kerridge, CEO of Premier Christian Radio, said: “On behalf of our nationwide audience and army of supporters, we are naturally delighted to secure our continued presence on Digital One in this, our 20th anniversary year. We are very much aware, from the hundreds of testimonials we receive from listeners, just how important Premier’s round-the-clock voice is to so many people.”

Steve Holebrook, Managing Director of Terrestrial Broadcast at Arqiva, said: “We have worked with Premier Christian Radio ever since they launched on national digital radio in 2009 and we’re pleased to have reached a new agreement with them to remain a national station on Digital One.”