Global Media & Entertainment, also known as Global, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 2007, it employs approximately 4060 individuals and reported $1.1B in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer specializing in other media, the company has expanded its operations through the acquisitions of Chrysalis Radio, GCap Media, and GMG Radio, and currently owns and operates seven national network radio brands.
On September 17, 2026, Global announced that Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon will step down from his role in 2027 after 18 years with the media and entertainment group. Gordon will remain on Global’s Board and transition to Executive Advisor to Group CEO Simon Pitts once his successor is appointed. On the same day, new research presented at Global’s DAX Outdoor Showcase revealed that consumer mindsets significantly impact ad recall in programmatic outdoor advertising, with recall rates ranging from 17% among people planning their day to almost 30% for those actively completing tasks. Earlier on September 17, LBC, a Global property, appointed Sophie Berman as its new Managing Editor. Tom Cheal, Managing Director of Speech Radio, lauded Berman as an "outstanding newsroom leader" whose "impeccable editorial judgement" and "infectious ambition and energy" would support LBC's continued growth.
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Global Media & Entertainment offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services and ad tech and services industries. Global Media & Entertainment's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, other media and RTB and programmatic.
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Global Media & Entertainment's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Global Media & Entertainment's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is supply side platform (SSP). For full access to Global Media & Entertainment's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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