Daily Press Summary 10 November 2015

Presenter Nihal heads to Wembley Stadium
Nihal is presenting a special programme on BBC Asian Network from Wembley Stadium this Friday morning.
Radio Today

Faye Tozer to host festive radio programme
Steps singer Faye Tozer is making her network radio debut as part of Blue Revolution’s festive season.
Radio Today

Alex Dyke in Breach for breastfeeding comments
BBC Radio Solent’s Alex Dyke has been branded as “shocking”, “sexist” and “disgusting” after Ofcom found his programme in Breach of the Broadcasting Code.
Radio Today

BBC censured over DJ who called breastfeeding in public unnatural
Radio Solent DJ Alex Dyke said only ‘librarian-type, moustachioed’ women breastfeed in public and it should not be allowed
The Guardian

Radio 1 gets Coldplay for an exclusive gig
BBC Radio 1 has just announced that Coldplay will be performing brand new tracks from their new album in an exclusive concert for Annie Mac.
Radio Today

X Factor’s future on ITV in doubt as BBC loses its Voice
ITV’s interest in rival singing contest raises questions about its commitment to Simon Cowell’s series, which has lost 10m viewers since its peak
The Guardian

BBC loses The Voice
The fifth series of The Voice will be the last to air on BBC.
Music Week

PPL to represent Muse and Rudimental abroad
Muse and Rudimental have moved to music licensing company PPL for their international neighbouring rights collections.
Radio Today

Superstar award for Radio Lancashire’s Gilly
John Gillmore, host of BBC Radio Lancashire’s afternoon show, has been surprised with a special award in the county.
Radio Today

James Cridland’s Weekly Links: Future of radio and media: horse suits, Chinese radio, Sun abandons paywall
James Cridland is Managing Director of media.info, and an Australia-based radio futurologist.
Rain News

Facebook links with Apple Music and Spotify for new music sharing function
Facebook has unveiled a new post format, currently powered by Apple Music and Spotify, that will “enable better music discovery and sharing”.
Music Week