7DIG.L Regulatory News (7DIG)

6 Jul 2007 07:34

UBC Media Group PLC06 July 2007 6 July 2007 UBC Media announces successful outcome for 4 Digital Group consortium's bid for the second national DAB multiplex UBC Media (UBC:L) are delighted to announce that the 4 Digital Group has beensuccessful in its application for the second national DAB multiplex, advertisedby Ofcom in December 2006. UBC is a shareholder in the consortium that was ledby Channel 4. The Consortium was formed to bring together a partnership uniquely placed tosecure the future of commercial digital radio. The seven shareholders in theConsortium are Channel 4 Radio, EMAP Digital Radio Limited, UTV Radio (GB)Limited, BSkyB, Chrysalis, The Carphone Warehouse Group plc and UBC Media Groupplc. The consortium will use UBC's technical expertise and software products tocreate innovative services, the specifics of which remain confidential. Simon Cole, Chief Executive of UBC Media commented: "This is a very pleasing result. We were confident from the beginning that wewere part of a hugely compelling partnership of digital radio industry leaders,and it is very exciting that we can now get started on delivering the kind ofinteractive services that are a core part of our strategy. " ENDS For further information please contact: Simon Cole, CEO, UBC Media Group plc Tel: 020 7453 1600 Frances Stevenson or Verity Williams, Portland for UBC Tel: 020 7404 5344 Notes to editors About UBC Media Group plc UBC is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market. The Group is the marketleader in the supply of audio content and broadcast data software to the radioindustry in the UK. In addition to the entertainment, traffic & travel andnational news services provided to commercial radio, the Group is the largestindependent producer of radio programming for the BBC and the UK's leadingsupplier of digital radio scrolling text and EPG software. It is also part ofthe MXR Regional Multiplex consortium. About the 4 Digital Consortium 4 Digital Group is a consortium brought together to bid for the second nationalDAB multiplex, advertised by Ofcom in December 2006. The consortium, led byChannel 4 Radio, comprises some of the leading names in radio, television,publishing, retail, technical expertise and data innovation. 4 Digital Grouphas seven shareholders; Channel 4 Radio, EMAP Digital Radio Group Ltd, UTV Radio(GB) Ltd, BSkyB / Chrysalis, The Carphone Warehouse Group plc and UBC MediaGroup plc. 4 Digital Group plans to launch a range of UK-wide radio stations,podcasts and new digital services helping to put radio at the heart of thedigital revolution. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange