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LBG Media plc announced the appointment of Darren Singer, aged 57, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Singer will join the Board of Directors and assume his role on Monday, 9 March 2026. Dave Wilson, who has served as Executive Chair since January 2025, will return to his non-executive Chair role.
| Date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:10 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 3977V |
5 March 2026
LBG Media plc
("LBG Media", the "Company" or "Group")
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
LBG Media plc, a social entertainment powerhouse with a focus on young adults, is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive search process, Darren Singer has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Darren will join the Board of Directors and take up his role on Monday 9 March 2026.
Darren is an experienced financial executive with a strong track record across digital media, advertising and technology-enabled businesses. He brings significant operational and financial expertise to LBG Media across the strategy, M&A, risk, audit and legal functions.
Darren's most recent role was as CFO at Inspired Thinking Group ("ITG"), a technology-enabled marketing services and software business. Working closely with the founder CEO, he supported the business during a period of significant international expansion, playing a key role in developing and executing strategies to scale the business globally and further enhance its technology-led offering.
Previously, Darren was CFO of Global Media & Entertainment Group ("Global") from November 2015, partnering with the executive team as the business evolved into a more diversified, digitally enabled media group. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance roles at Guardian Media Group, GroupM (now WPP Media) and Sky Group, gaining extensive experience operating at scale within complex, multinational environments.
Dave Wilson, who has served as Executive Chair with a particular focus on supporting the finance, legal and investor relations teams of LBG Media since January 2025, will return to his non-executive Chair role, and will oversee a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Solly Solomou, CEO and Founder of LBG Media, said: "We are pleased to welcome Darren to the Board at an important stage in our growth. Darren brings significant experience of operating at scale across a range of digital media and technology businesses and his financial and operational expertise will be a valuable addition to the leadership team as we continue to develop and execute our growth strategy. I would also like to thank Dave Wilson for his contribution. The Company is well positioned for the next phase of growth and we look forward to working with Darren as part of a strengthened leadership team, as we continue to deliver on our ambition to become the leading social entertainment powerhouse."
Darren Singer, Incoming CFO added: "I am excited to be joining LBG Media at such a pivotal point in its journey. The Group has built a distinctive digital entertainment platform with strong audience engagement and a clear opportunity for further development. Over the past three decades in media, I have seen first-hand the structural shift towards digital-first formats, a trend that will continue to accelerate. As a business born in the digital era and operating at the forefront of entertainment, LBG Media is extremely well-placed to capitalise on this evolution. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the next phase of the Company's journey."
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies in relation to Darren David Singer, aged 57:
Darren has held the following directorships in the past five years:
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Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years) |
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Acorn Manor Limited Global Academy UTC Trust Limited Global Academy Trading Limited Excellence In Education Trust |
Picasso Midco 1 Limited Picasso Midco 2 Limited Intrepia Ltd Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) Limited Inspired Thinking Group Holdings Limited Picasso Bidco Limited Picasso Topco Limited Global Outdoor Media Holdings Limited Global Radio Holdings Limited Global Media & Entertainment Limited Global Radio UK Limited Global Entertainment Rights Limited Global Entertainment And Talent Limited Global Entertainment And Talent Group Limited Global Talent Music Recordings Limited Global Talent Records Limited Global Talent Music Limited Global Talent Management Limited Global Talent TV Limited Captivate Audio Ltd Quidem Limited Banbury Broadcasting Company Ltd Sideindex Limited Touch Warwick Limited The New 102 Limited Touch Broadcasting Limited Centre Broadcasting Limited Rugby Broadcasting Company Limited Quidem Midlands Limited Exterion Media Holdings Limited Exterion Group Holdings Limited Doubleplay Iii Limited Exterion Limited Exterion Leasing (BDA) Limited Doubleplay Ii Limited Maxx Outdoor Ltd Falcon Outdoor (North) Limited Global Outdoor Media Limited Doubleplay I Limited Exterion Leasing (UK) Limited Exterion Holdings (UK) Limited Global Media Ip Limited Global LP Holdings Limited Primesight Limited Primesight Billboards Limited Bell Intermediate Limited Primesight Airports Limited Bell Bidco Limited Outdoor Plus Limited Lite Spaces Limited Project Iconic Bidco Limited Project Iconic Holdings Limited Project Iconic Midco Limited Deltrack Limited Lancashire Broadcasting Company Limited Digital Audio Exchange Limited We The Unicorns Limited Pop Buzz Limited Global Live Limited Global Charities (Trading) Limited Eg Digital Limited. 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Digital Limited The Digital Radio Group (London) Limited Radio Trent Limited Galaxy Radio Yorkshire Limited Radio South Limited LBC 1152 Limited Thamesquote Limited Beat Fm Limited Invicta Concerts And Promotions Limited Neal Street Blues Limited Smooth Radio Scotland Limited Expressway Limited Capital Xtra Limited Ram Fm Limited GWR Group Limited GWR (Trustee Company) Limited Heart TV Limited Storm (GWR) Limited Thames Valley Broadcasting Group Limited Smooth Digital Radio Limited Plymouth Sound Limited Global Radio Services Limited Capital Radio Restaurants Limited My Kinda Bath Limited LBC Radio Limited Southern Radio Group Limited Essex Radio Limited Galaxy Radio Birmingham Limited Tainside Limited Wiltshire Radio Limited Smooth Radio London Limited GWR International Limited Orchard Media Limited Hopstar Limited Gcap Media (FPRL) Limited Exterion Media (UK) Limited Core Digital Radio Limited Capital Radio Restaurants Group Limited Global Radio Hampshire Limited Galaxy Radio Limited Capital Gold Manchester Limited Radio Broadland Limited Juice Holdco Limited Radio Mercury Limited Real And Smooth Limited Two Counties Radio Limited Heart 106 Fm Limited Global Radio Northwest Limited Gcap Media Limited Global Media Ventures Limited Global Radio London Limited Chiltern Radio Limited Cotswold Broadcasting Company Limited Devonair Radio Limited Global Radio Publishing Limited Global Media Group Services Limited T. 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Holdings Limited GWR Radio (South East) Limited GWR Radio Limited Suffolk Group Radio Limited Oval (709) Limited Official Big Top 40 Limited Capital Radio Trustee Limited Castleform Limited Classic Fm Limited This Is Global Limited Heart Radio Limited GWR (West) Limited Smooth Radio West Midlands Limited GWR International Investments Limited The Storm (Digital Radio) Limited Capital Radio Telstar Entertainment Direct Limited My Kinda Square Limited Ecast Ventures Limited Capital Radio (London) Limited Cheerdale Limited Leicester Sound Limited Choice Fm North London Limited DG Radio Services Limited Digital News Network Limited Real Radio (Scotland) Limited Prock Licence (NTLRSL) Limited The Digital Radio Group Limited The Digital Radio Group (Investments) Limited Global Radio Limited Galaxy Radio Manchester Limited Westward Radio Limited XFM Manchester Limited Rock Radio Limited Radio Orwell Limited Global Radio Acquisitions Limited Saxon Radio Limited XFM Limited Thames Valley Broadcasting Limited GWR (Local Area) Limited Southern Radio Limited Storm Broadcasting Limited Capital Gold Hampshire Limited Capital Radio Limited Mid Anglia Radio Limited Champion FM Limited Orchard FM Limited Global Radio Media Management Limited East Anglian Radio Limited Central European Broadcasting Limited Healthbuild Limited Global Radio Digital Limited Northamptonshire Broadcasting Company Limited (The) GMG Radio Limited Welovelocal.Com Limited Choice Fm London Limited GCAP Media (Crud) Limited Real Radio (North West) Limited Harlow F.M. Limited Hereward Radio Limited Real Radio (North East) Limited Real Radio Limited Global Radio Midlands Limited Galaxy Radio North East Limited My Kinda Shacks Limited Radio Invicta Limited Marcher Radio Group Limited Capital Radio Investments Limited West Country Broadcasting Limited Jams Of London Limited Ocean FM Limited Global Land Limited GWR East Holdings Limited Global Radio (AM) Limited Chill Radio Limited South Hams Radio Limited Lantern Radio Limited Hit 40 UK Limited Wirral FM Limited Global Music Television Limited Atlantic Broadcasting Limited First Oxfordshire Radio Company Limited Capital Television Limited GCAP Media (The Jazz) Limited Smooth Radio Investments Limited Gemini Radio Limited Power Fm Limited Cambridge And Newmarket FM Radio Limited Primesight Intermediate Holdco Limited Continental Angel Limited Prestfold Limited The Milton Keynes Broadcasting Company Limited GWR Hungary (Investments) Limited Primesight Communications Limited Primesight Airport Advertising Limited Arrow Digital Limited Riviera Radio Limited Capital Gold Sussex Limited Investors In Radio Limited Vibe Fm Ltd. Mwah MWAH Limited Buzz Fm Limited Capital (CDWM) Limited Capital Interactive Limited Scott Place 1003 Limited Capital Online Limited Livetime Limited Scott Place 1002 Limited Deansgate 1001 Ltd. Westward Television Limited Buzz Top Limited Global Talent And Entertainment Limited Global Talent (Group) Limited IL Realisations Limited1 |
1Darren was a director of IL Realisations Limited during his tenure at Global. IL Realisations Limited was a joint venture between Primesight Limited and Intersection London Limited and was acquired by Global in September 2018.
Following a deterioration in trading performance and a subsequent strategic review, the company was unable to meet its financial obligations. An administrator was appointed in November 2019 and subsequently entered liquidation in March 2022. The estimated deficiency to creditors was approximately £11.7 million, with the business and certain assets sold to BT Telecommunications plc.
Darren Singer holds no ordinary shares in the Company.
Save for the disclosures above, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
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For further information, please contact: |
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LBG Media plc |
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Solly Solomou, Co-founder & CEO |
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Dave Wilson, Executive Chair |
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FTI Consulting LLP - Media Enquiries |
+44 (0)20 3727 1000 |
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Jamie Ricketts / Kwaku Aning / Jemima Gurney |
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Zeus (Nominated Adviser & Broker) |
+44 (0)16 1831 1512 |
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Dan Bate / Kieran Russell (Investment Banking) |
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Benjamin Robertson (Equity Capital Markets) |
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Peel Hunt LLP (Joint Broker) |
+44 (0)20 7418 8990 |
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Neil Patel / Benjamin Cryer / Kate Bannatyne / Alice Lane |
Notes to editors
LBG Media entertains and delights young adults, making them laugh, think and act. We do this by producing and distributing digital content such as videos, editorial, images and audio through our brands, such as LADbible, UNILAD, Betches and SPORTbible, which are dedicated to distinct popular interests.
We help brands reach young adults on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X, YouTube and TikTok and our owned and operated websites.
Engagement is at the heart of what we do - which comes through in our two main revenue streams:
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We create bespoke content for blue-chip advertisers that gives them access to a young adult audience that is hard to reach for traditional media players. This is distributed across social media platforms and our owned and operated websites. We call this 'Direct' revenue. |
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Third parties - such as social media platforms - generate revenue by placing advertising next to our content. We call this 'Indirect' revenue, and the revenue is shared between the publisher, which is us, and the social media platform. |
LBG Media is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: LBG).