The rise of LBC’s owner Global and how it is now poaching BBC stars
Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel became the latest high-profile presenters to join the commercial radio giant
October 2017
Council rules against radio boss's record-breaking £200m flat
Ashley Tabor has applied to make country’s most expensive apartment by knocking together two penthouses in Knightsbridge
December 2014
MediaGuardian 100
Who are the most powerful people in the UK’s media right now?
December 2013
Global Radio losses grow to £29.2m
Ashley Tabor's radio business, owner of Heart and Capital, makes coupon payment of £64.4m, but revenues grow by 4.8%. By Mark Sweney
November 2013
Global Radio loses sell-off appeal
Competition Commission ruling ordering the sale of stations in seven areas of the UK upheld by appeal tribunal. By John Plunkett
October 2013
MediaGuardian
Media Talk podcast: Radio Festival special
Global Radio founder: GMG Radio investigation shows 'dated thinking'
September 2013
MediaGuardian 100 2013 1-100
59. Ashley Tabor
Job: founder and executive president, Global Group Age: 36 Industry: broadcasting 2012 ranking: 40
September 2012
MediaGuardian 100 2012 1-100
40. Ashley Tabor
Job: founder and executive president, Global Group Age: 35 Industry: broadcasting 2011 ranking: 70
August 2012
Global Radio reports pre-tax losses of £27.7m
Heart and Capital owner's bottom line hit by substantial payment to shareholders. By Mark Sweney
July 2011
MediaGuardian 100 2011 1-100
70. Ashley Tabor
Job: founder and executive president, Global Group Age: 34 Industry: broadcasting Annual revenue: £201.4m Staff: 1,100 Salary: £2.5m (total remuneration) 2010 ranking: 72
October 2010
Radio Festival: Ashley Tabor rules out Chris Moyles move
The Global Radio boss said of rumours Moyles would join Capital: 'I want to put that one to bed'. By John Plunkett in Salford
September 2010
Global Radio founder calls on BBC to invest in digital radio
BBC should 'put their money where their mouth is' to pave way for switchover, says Ashley Tabor. By John Plunkett
July 2010
MediaGuardian 100 2010 1-100
72. Ashley Tabor
Job: Global Radio founder and Global group chief executive Age: 33 Industry: broadcasting Staff: 1,250 New entry
March 2010
Media Monkey
Global goes radio ga-ga
Media Monkey: Global Radio gathers for a company morale-booster
May 2009
Global Radio expects steady profits despite ad slump
Ashley Tabor forecasts underlying operating profits for 12 months to end of March 2009 of about £31m. By Mark Sweney
August 2008
Global Radio and GCap Media sales teams to merge
Global Radio founder Ashley Tabor has set November 1 as the target date for the merger of the sales operations of his company and newly acquired GCap Media. By John Plunkett
