Virgin Radio Lebanon
Virgin Radio Lebanon is part of the Virgin Radio chain launched by Richard Branson which is also part of the Virgin Group, operated in Lebanon by Levant Media Hub SAL. Its official launch was on 15 May 2013.[1] It broadcasts on 89.5FM. It has a powerful FM and online presence, and is also available on Android and iOS. In one of its main features 10 Hits in a row that occurs at the top of almost all hours, the station plays 10 songs back to back commercial free. The station quickly gained traction to become one of the leading media across its territory. The station has also gained considerable global attention with its Instagram account with over 1.1 million followers and its Facebook page, with over 13 million "likes".[2] Virgin Radio Lebanon's Chairman is Makram Zard Abou Jaoude and its General Manager is Najy Cherabieh.
Broadcast area | Lebanon |
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Branding | Virgin Radio Lebanon |
Slogan | "10 hits in a row" |
Frequency | 89.5FM |
First air date | 2013 |
Format | Contemporary hit radio |
Language(s) | English |
Owner | Levant Media Hub SAL Virgin Group Richard Branson ViacomCBS |
Website | Virgin Radio Lebanon |
On September 1st 2019, Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon was launched on 89.7FM, alongside its sister radio station Virgin Radio Lebanon on 89.5FM. Virgin Radio Lebanon has always been the trend setting cutting edge Top 40 commercial hit music radio station targeting mainly the ages of 15 years old to 35 years old, while Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon is the mature sister, who's still young at heart, targeting mainly the 35 to 55 years old who grew up loving the 80s, 90s and 2000s while still being contemporary. Side by Side the two Virgin Radio stations in Lebanon will work in unison to bring the best in music, entertainment, events and campaigns.
On air hosts
- Zaina El Hage (Virgin Radio Lebanon)
- Boudy Boustany (Virgin Radio Lebanon)
- Sally Geha (Virgin Radio Lebanon)
- Dany Habib (Virgin Radio Lebanon)
- Ben Weston (Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon)
- Linda Tamim (Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon)
- Jack Sleiman
On air shows on Virgin Radio Lebanon
- The morning show with Zaina and Boudy (weekdays 6am – 10am)
- The Drive with Sally & Dany (weekdays 3pm – 7pm)
On air shows on Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon
- Ben & Linda in the Morning (weekdays 6am – 10am)
- Anthems with Jason (weekdays 5pm – 7pm)
WhatsApp
Virgin Radio Lebanon is the first ever radio station to use the WhatsApp application to communicate with its users free of charge and completely do away with SMS and traditional call in phone lines.
References
- "Virgin Radio Lebanon Launch Party". Beiruting. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- "Virgin Radio Lebanon Facebook Page". Retrieved 10 May 2017.