Beyond Radio appoints Mark Prada as new commercial director

Beyond Radio is delighted to announce that Mark Prada has been appointed as our new commercial director.

Mark has taken over the sales and advertising role from our long-standing commercial director and Beyond Radio founder member Nathan Hill, who has stepped down to work on other radio projects.

Mark created the popular Local Choice magazine in 2004, which is now celebrating its 20th year, and will continue to run Local Choice alongside his role at Beyond Radio.

He is well-known around North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay as a true champion of the area.

Mark was born in Morecambe and his family were renowned hoteliers in the town, running the Strathmore Hotel among other venues.

He is also the chairman of the Bay Tourism Association having joined the organisation more than 35 years ago, championing the tourism businesses of the area in a voluntary role.

Mark says his proudest achievement are his children Dominic and Theo.

He is also proud to support St John's Hospice, and is a keen fan of sport, whose favourite sporting moments include watching Morecambe FC gain promotion to League 1 and meeting David Beckham and the England team

Here is Mark pictured with Tim Narey, project manager of the Eden Project Morecambe, at a Bay Tourism Association event.

Mark said: " I have been listening to Beyond Radio for a long time and have been impressed at how well it has developed as a truly local radio station.

"I am really proud to now be part of the Beyond team."

Duncan Moore, managing director of Beyond Radio, said: "I'm excited to welcome Mark to the Beyond Radio team.

"He is well-known and well-respected in the local business community and I'm sure he will play a big part in helping secure the future sustainability and development of the station.

"Mark is a perfect fit for Beyond Radio. Like the rest of us involved in the station, he is passionate about his local community and I know he is keen for us to further develop our service to, and support for, our community.

"Mark will be working to expand our commercial partner relationships and will be promoting the great opportunities that Beyond Radio can offer local business people."

Mark has also joined the board at Beyond Radio as a non-executive director.

If you would like to advertise with Beyond Radio, contact Mark at mark.p@beyondradio.co.uk