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David Rees

Radio Programming Consultant and Marketing Expert

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David Rees

Radio Programming Consultant & Marketing Expert

With an outstanding proven track record in commercial radio station management, clear consumer understanding and an ability to work within the realities of budgets, formats & skillsets. I have a huge wealth of experience to offer radio station operators to improve & enhance their product, coach their talent and help grow audience through programming & marketing.

My audience track records speak for themselves, with successful audience growth and retention in multiple markets. Plus a wider managerial view across other segments of the business. Knowledge in Sales, Sponsorship and Promotions and technology. I have a useful understanding somewhere between “what’s actually possible” and “how do we make money from it”.

Having left radio a few years ago, I am currently Managing Director of my businesses Just Smile, Events & Production. We provide a number of event services for private & corporate events, with over 350 individual clients and over 600 events per year. Having worked with some of the UK’s leading brands and delivering events at all levels.

I am now available for consultancy work. With a wealth of knowledge in music radio programming, my core skills are:

* Target Listener (creating a target listener, setting who/what to pitch at)
* Music Scheduling & rotation control (Mood, Genre, Era, Tempo etc)
* Audience Research (Listener Panels & Focus Groups) and how to use them
* Presenter Coaching (snoop sessions)
* Station Study (Face-Off)
* Management team consultancy (private guidance to station management team)

 

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Mix 92.6 FM - Programming Consultant

I was bought in to Mix 92.6 located in St Albans to assist the presenter and programming team at the station. We have worked with the station management team delivering a face-off & some feedback / pointers on music scheduling. And we have started working with the presenters, especially the breakfast show team  on some coaching sessions. Helping presenters think about their communication style and work together to deliver a more consistent product across dayparts.

Chiltern Voice - Launch Director

I got involved with Chiltern Voice through a Fundraising event taking place one night in a pub in Chesham. The group had been given some questionable advice about how to go about launching a ‘community radio station’ for the area. Myself and a friend both agreed to get involved and help the group win a licence. Fast forward 5 years and I have now stepped down from Chiltern Voice who were awarded a full-time community radio licence in 2021.

Vibe 107.6 FM - Launch Director

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Testimonials

Penny Williams
Penny Williams

David and I worked together at Capital Radio Group and David was part of the exceptional management team at Red Dragon that helped take the station to record audience and revenue success.…

Gina Savage
Gina Savage

David is the most creative, “blue sky” thinker I have had the pleasure of working with and literally drives new ideas through this Group. He is passionate about all of our individual…

Emily Culverhouse
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