New investment and new breakfast show presenter at Edge 1
The show goes live this month and will feature up to the minute travel news and chat as well as
Micky said: 'I'm really thrilled to be launching a brand-new breakfast show, live from Edinburgh for Edinburgh! I have dusted off the alarm clock and can't wait to get started.
'I'm also looking forward to working with the on-air team and will be looking to further strengthen the sound of Edge 1 and the line up in the near future.
'Finally, I get to work with my old pal and boss, Jay Crawford again! It's an exciting time for both Edge Media Group and MB Media and I'm excited to be part of this new chapter.'
Barrie Wilkins, MD, MB Media, said: 'Micky and I worked together in radio before he came to join the team at MB Media. When the opportunity came to acquire a stake in Edge Media Group, we talked about the possibilities and the benefits it could potentially have for our clients. I was introduced to Edge's owner, Jay Crawford and was completely inspired by him and his vision for the radio station.
'MB Media has almost 100 marketing clients, from restaurants to large hotel chains. We're always looking at ways to increase brand awareness for them and having radio as an option makes perfect sense.'
Jay Crawford, Owner, Edge Media Group, said: 'This is an exciting time as we take our stations to the next level. Having MB Media on board for support and to help expand our brands with their expertise is fantastic.
'I'm looking forward to working with Barrie and his team, but getting Micky on board for Edge1's Breakfast Show and to help steer our programming is amazing'
Current breakfast show presenter, Mark Martin will now join Edge 2 to present the weekday afternoon drive time show.
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