Planet Rock MD Jonathan Arendt

Planet Rock MD Jonathan Arendt has announced he is leaving the company to set up a new digital media company, 7West Ltd. 7West will offer a number of digital products to radio stations and is being set up with Ricki Lee, co-founder of G Media, a leading technology company for UK Radio.

Jonathan  joined Planet Rock in June 2010.  He was previously the founder of radio marketing and research agency Hallett Arendt.  He has had a number of roles in the radio industry, being a director of London speech station LBC, alternative music stations XFM and NME Radio, CanWest Media UK, and a number of independent stations across the UK.

Jonathan Arendt said “The last 18 months have been brilliant, working with truly talented people and great rock music – what could have been better?  Malcolm has big plans for the station and I know it will go from strength to strength.

Malcolm Bluemel said  ”Jonathan will be missed at Planet Rock. He has driven audience and revenue to record levels and overseen a complete re-image of the station. I wish him well and look forward to working with 7West in the future.” Bluemel will be resuming as CEO in March.