Tbo Touch’s R28m online relaunch

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Radio mogul Tbo Touch has spent R28-million on relaunching his online radio station‚ which has a new name: Touch HD.

Touch Central was launched at the end of August, with a promise to revolutione online radio.

The former Metro FM DJ has promised an innovative slant to his station.

On Thursday, he announced he had relaunched the station to Touch HD as he prepares to make major changes to its line-up and platforms.

“Digital radio lends itself the opportunity of being disruptive through innovation,” Touch said.

“The new station is being true to its roots‚ vision and mission of innovation and disruption through the changes being introduced.”

He will announce further changes to the station at an event later this month, but has already hinted at the launch of a TV channel later this year.

“I am working to get some people who will travel to Los Angeles for the show and for some partnerships there".

“On the channel we will have three big local shows. I want to shoot a show that will give excellent actors and actresses a platform to show off their talent‚” Touch said this week.