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15 years of Absolute Radio, with Paul Sylvester

Season 14, Ep. 4

As Absolute Radio celebrates 15 years on air, Content Director Paul Sylvester looks back on a decade and a half of the growth, brand extensions and long-standing commercial partnerships that have defined one of the UK's most popular radio stations. Chatting to James Chandler fresh off the back of a month of 15th birthday celebrations, Paul discusses how shifts in digital listening have brought about new opportunities for brands to sit alongside the trusted content, shares his highlights from over the years, and reveals his dream presenter signing. Find out more about how Absolute Radio have celebrated their 15th birthday here: https://www.bauermedia.co.uk/news/absolute-radio-announces-15th-birthday-celebrations/

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