VIRGIN RADIO IS THE NEW VIBE OF CALGARY – POSH Media Inc.

July 7, 2010 4:32 pm Published by POSH Media Leave your thoughts

Astral launches Canada’s fifth Virgin Radio station

 Calgary (Alberta), June 23^rd – Calgary’s #1 Hit Music Station is quenching the thirst for more.  More music.  More entertainment.  More FUN.  At noon on June 30^th, VIBE 98-5 will evolve into the 98-5 Virgin Radio, joining the largest radio movement on the planet. This will be the fifth Virgin Radio station Astral has launched in Canada as part of a commercial association entered into by with Richard Branson’s Virgin Radio International. 

 98-5 Virgin Radio will retain its roots in the top 40 music format while kicking it up more than a few notches to deliver the true excitement and energy of the premium Virgin Radio brand.  “Our listeners love this station and we always strive to give them more to love. 98-5 Virgin Radio will have more opportunities for our clients and listeners to engage with us and experience radio in a fresh new way.” – Chad Martin, Operations Manager.

 98-5 Virgin Radio will entertain our audience 24/7 with the biggest promotions, the best personalities, a new interactive web platform, a vibrant new street team and more.  Loyal listeners will love Virgin Radio. Many well-loved hosts and shows remain on the schedule with exciting new talents from Calgary and across the globe – injecting a new energy that’s sure to shake up the airwaves. Taste the difference on June 30^th.

 Witness the evolution now at http://virginradio.ca/calgary

About Astral

Astral is one of Canada’s largest media companies. It operates more than 100 of the country’s most popular pay and specialty television, radio, out-of-home advertising and digital media properties. Astral plays a central role in community life across the country by offering diverse, rich and vibrant programming that meets the tastes and needs of consumers and advertisers. To learn more about Astral, visit astral.com.

 About Virgin Radio International

From Bangkok to Bangalore, Delhi to Dubai, Milan to Mumbai and Toronto to Toulouse to Turkey, Virgin Radio International is one of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. Virgin launched its first radio station in the UK in 1993. More recently it established Virgin Radio International to develop opportunities outside of the UK. This has lead to radio stations being launched in Canada, Dubai, France, India, Italy, Thailand and Turkey.  Opportunities are being considered in Europe, the Middle East, North and South America and Asia. For more information on Virgin Radio International please visit www.virginradio.com.

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For more information, please visit www.virginradio.ca or contact:

Chad Martin

Operations Manager, Astral Radio Calgary

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