Minutes for the Thirtieth Meeting of the Classic FM Consumer Panel
23 September 2009 12.30-4.30PM 30 Leicester Square
Attendees:
Lord Eatwell, Chairman of the Classic FM Consumer Panel
Darren Henley, Managing Director, Classic FM
Tim Lihoreau, Creative Director, Classic FM
Stuart Campbell, Executive Producer, Programmes, Classic FM
Sam Jackson, Executive Producer, Music & Events, Classic FM
Emma Oxborrow, PA to Darren Henley, Classic FM
Paul Bonner, Member
Tim Chamberlain, Member
Ajay Nanda, Member
Sandie Pinches, Member
1. Apologies:
Brian McDowell, Member
Andrew McNeish, Member
2. Minutes of last meeting
The minutes of the 3rd June 2009 were agreed as a fair and accurate representation of the meeting.
3. Matters arising
The Panel spoke about the following:
- Listener enquiries
- Concerts
- The Classic FM website
- Programming
- Advertising
- Future membership of the Consumer Panel
4. Presentation by the Managing Director
The Panel were updated on the station’s latest RAJAR figures and discussed initiatives including:
- The Music Industry Association Awards
- The Hear Here! Listening Day
- Arts and Kids Week
- Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year
- The Schools Proms
- The Nation’s Favourite Carol in conjunction with the Radio Times
- Classic FM’s nomination with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for the Arts and Business Awards on 12th November.
5. Advert of the Quarter
The ad for Volkswagen was voted this quarter’s winner.
