As part of the agreement, Virgin Radio Turkiye will move to its new home in Istanbul on 106.2 FM starting 3 December, followed by launches in Ankara on 93.9 FM and in Izmir on 103.1 FM, starting 1 January 2014. Virgin Radio Turkiye will also be available on the largest internet radio platform in the country, Karnaval.com, as well as via Digiturk, Turksat and Eutelsat. 

 

The new Virgin Radio Turkiye will have a new music format — Modern Adult Contemporary — consistent with its upscale, urban target audience of 25-­44 year olds in Turkey's largest metropolitan suburbs. One in two Turks are aware of the Virgin brand and associate it strongly with music in general and radio in particular. 

 

The new Virgin Radio Turkiye will feature music from emerging, popular and classic artists including: Pink, Justin Timberlake, Adele, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars. 

 

Virgin Radio Turkiye also announces its partnership with Time Out Istanbul to bring listeners the latest news and views on the best concerts, exhibitions, restaurants, and bars & clubs in Istanbul and

beyond. 

 

Virgin Radio International encompasses a broad network of radio stations around the world from Mumbai to Toronto to Italy and Dubai, with over 34 million listeners globally.

 

“Broadcasting to tens of millions of people worldwide, Virgin Radio International is the world’s first true global radio network”, says Virgin GroupFounder Sir Richard Branson. “I am delighted to be able to announce the launch of the new Virgin Radio Turkey in conjunction with Spectrum Medya and look forward to giving radio listeners in Turkey an exciting experience. I am truly excited about this venture in a country where I believe the Virgin Group has tremendous potential for expansion.” 

 

"We are thrilled to embrace the Virgin Radio brand as part of our rich offering both on the FM dial and on Karnaval.com", says Ali A. Abhary, CEO of Spectrum Medya. "Virgin is one of the most legendary and heralded consumer lifestyle brands in the world. With its increasing awareness and presence in Turkey, this is a perfect time for Virgin Radio to benefit from the expanded coverage and capabilities that Spectrum and our Karnaval.com platform can provide. We are thrilled to welcome Sir Richard Branson's radio platform to the Karnaval family and look towards enhancing the Virgin spirit and brand values in the years to come."

 

"Don't expect 'just another radio station' from Spectrum's management of Virgin," continues Mr. Abhary. "Expect irreverence, witty charm, and a bit of disruption. Radio is at its best when it has all of this…and we intend to deliver this via Virgin Radio Turkiye"