dmg anticipates Smooth launch with Michael Bublé
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Popular Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has been chosen as an artist who “intrinsically reflects the stations personality and format” to front smoothfm’s marketing campaign. He will also be a special guest on air from 7am next Monday when the station launches and will host an hour long show on Saturday mornings from 9am for six weeks. Bublé also stars in the television commercial, with his huge international hit “Haven’t Met You Yet” providing the sound track. Michael Bublé says, “This is a match made in heaven. smoothfm is supporting my music so I’m thrilled to be jumping on board to be part of the station launches. I love Australia and I look forward to seeing you when I’m next down.” |
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