MEET THE PDM TEAM
PDM brings together a unique team with
a wealth of experience, skill and ability
The Board Directors
Rob McLoughlin, OBE
A former board director of Granada Television and later an advisor to Granada and ITV Plc where Rob implemented the strategy to one ITV. Rob began his career in commercial radio and was one of the first presenters on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also founded the media buy and build, Hasgrove Plc which floated on AIM in 2006 with a 475% increase in shareholder value.
John Dash
Over the last 40 years, John has worked as a broadcaster, producer, and content director at some of the UK’s biggest commercial radio stations. He has also worked as an advisor to BBC, BFBS and Irish Commercial Radio. Twice honoured with the prestigious Fellowship of the Radio Academy, he is also CEO of production company Local Media Network, and a Director of Local Radio Support.
Nick Hawkins
Nick is a senior Corporate Barrister and since 2016 he has been a Corporate Barrister Partner in the 300+ Partner, international law firm GunnerCooke LLP. Nick has helped raise significant investment, been a CEO, and continues to hold NED appointments. Prior to 2005 Nick spent 13 years as a Conservative MP with junior Government roles under PM John Major and more senior Shadow Minister roles including Shadow Solicitor-General.
Phil Parry
Phil Parry began his career at Granada TV as Finance Controller for regional news current affairs and light entertainment. He then moved to BBC as business manager for BBC North. Subsequently he’s supported independent TV production companies where he has prepared business models and budgets for high profile shows across BBC, C4 and C5.
Martin Lowde
Martin has spent 35 years working in media as a producer and commercial director. Following his time at ITV as Worldwide director for consumer products, sponsorship and advertiser funded programming, Martin moved to the USA to help Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment develop its online and digital strategies. In 2009 Martin set up the award winning M&L agency Brands with Influence and in 2017 Martin founded the Animation studio 3Megos, producing multi media content for children.
Advisors
Mark Lee
With an extensive background in Radio Broadcasting Mark leads Communicorp UK which is the newest commercial radio group. Communicorp UK now comprises eight radio stations with 3m listeners and the 4th largest group in the UYK with operating brands Heart, Capital, Smooth and Real XS
Digital Advertising Sales
DAX, Global Media
DAX is a pioneering digital advertising exchange which connects brands with audiences at scale across audio and outdoor.
Advertisers on DAX can reach their audience through impactful formats, smart targeting and award-winning effectiveness tools.
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