Story and Finch given new roles at Bauer Radio

by Emma Barnett, Media Week 20-Mar-08, 14:35

LONDON - Bauer Radio has created two new roles to lead its national radio business.

Mark Story, currently Bauer Radio's managing director of programming, has been made managing director of national brands. Alison Finch, currently commercial director for Kiss and Magic, is to take up the new role of operations director of national brands. Both will begin their new roles within the month.

The new positions have been created following the promotion of Andria Vidler, from managing director of Magic 105.4 to chief marketing officer of magazine publisher Bauer Consumer Media.

Story will be in charge of the teams across Magic 105.4 and Bauer's national digital stations. He will retain responsibility for group radio regulatory issues, as well as his national sponsorship and promotions creative director role.

Finch will work across Magic 105.4 and Bauer digital stations. She will continue to manage the commercial function of Kiss and Magic until a replacement is found.