Hot FM network
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The Hot FM was a radio brand operated by Chiltern Radio Group in the United Kingdom
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97.6/96.9, Oasis Radio, Northants Radio, Horizon Radio, Severn Sound and Galaxy 97.2
who all used the name Hot FM after their original station name.
Stations would broadcast from their own studios until 7pm, then share programmes from Dunstable overnight, resulting in weather forecasts for the other areas of the UK being heard.
In 1994, the shareholders were approached by the GWR group who were prepared to pay over 20 times the company's turnover in order to acquire the company. Following the Government's relaxation of ownership rules from 20 to 35 stations, the acquisition took place in 1995 and The Hot FM was no more.
(who joined in The Hot FM's dying days), Emma Scott, Steve Power, Tim Allen, Simon Clarke, Neale James, Treva Ellis, NJ Williams and Laura Penn. Other presenters included Paul Garner who did a comedy and unsigned music show , David Francis on the late show and Dave Sanders who hosted a Sunday show consisting of mostly album tracks.
Following GWR's takeover Chris Moyles was moved to a late night slot before eventually being axed in favour of the already established GWR presenter, Graham Torrington
and his "Late Night Love", although by this time The Hot FM branding had long gone.
Group programme director Paul Chantler
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The presentation style was lively, entertaining, unscriptted, unrehearsed, and above all, a great mix of music and stunning jingles.
company Jam Creative Productions
were commissioned to make fast-paced station idents called the "Chiltern 5" package; these were used with American voiceovers and sweepers to give the stations a feeling of excitement.
United Kingdom
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History
The network consisted of Chiltern RadioHeart Dunstable
Heart Dunstable was an Independent Local Radio station based in Chiltern Road in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.-History:...
97.6/96.9, Oasis Radio, Northants Radio, Horizon Radio, Severn Sound and Galaxy 97.2
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who all used the name Hot FM after their original station name.
Stations would broadcast from their own studios until 7pm, then share programmes from Dunstable overnight, resulting in weather forecasts for the other areas of the UK being heard.
In 1994, the shareholders were approached by the GWR group who were prepared to pay over 20 times the company's turnover in order to acquire the company. Following the Government's relaxation of ownership rules from 20 to 35 stations, the acquisition took place in 1995 and The Hot FM was no more.
Presenters
Networked presenters included Chris MoylesChris Moyles
Christopher David Moyles is an English radio and television presenter and author, who currently presents The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and Chris Moyles' Quiz Night on Channel 4....
(who joined in The Hot FM's dying days), Emma Scott, Steve Power, Tim Allen, Simon Clarke, Neale James, Treva Ellis, NJ Williams and Laura Penn. Other presenters included Paul Garner who did a comedy and unsigned music show , David Francis on the late show and Dave Sanders who hosted a Sunday show consisting of mostly album tracks.
Following GWR's takeover Chris Moyles was moved to a late night slot before eventually being axed in favour of the already established GWR presenter, Graham Torrington
Graham Torrington
Graham Torrington is a British radio presenter and broadcaster.-BBC Radio:Torrington hosted the mid-morning talk-based radio programme on BBC Radio Bristol from 2009 to 2011.In May 2010 Graham Torrington's Late Night Relationship Show, which is a new take on the previous "Late Night Love"...
and his "Late Night Love", although by this time The Hot FM branding had long gone.
Group programme director Paul Chantler
Paul Chantler
Paul Chantler is a radio programming consultant based in the United Kingdom. He has been involved in the radio industry for 25 years as a journalist, presenter, producer and programmer....
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The presentation style was lively, entertaining, unscriptted, unrehearsed, and above all, a great mix of music and stunning jingles.
Branding
American jingleJingle
A jingle is a short tune used in advertising and for other commercial uses. The jingle contains one or more hooks and lyrics that explicitly promote the product being advertised, usually through the use of one or more advertising slogans. Ad buyers use jingles in radio and television...
company Jam Creative Productions
JAM Creative Productions
JAM Creative Productions, Inc., is an American company that produces radio jingles, promo music for television, and commercial jingles for advertisers. It has made more radio jingles than any other jingle company and has become part of American pop culture....
were commissioned to make fast-paced station idents called the "Chiltern 5" package; these were used with American voiceovers and sweepers to give the stations a feeling of excitement.