Daily Press Summary 2 September 2015
Celador hires three former Global bosses
Celador Radio has made four new senior management appointments with three of the positions filled by former Global Radio managers.
Radio Today
MKFM ready for Milton Keynes launch on 106.3
Milton Keynes’ new radio station MKFM launches next week along with a new logo and a new frequency.
Radio Today
LBC to be investigated by Ofcom after presenter ‘urged listeners to ‘beat up’ London Underground staff’
National talk station LBC is being investigated by Ofcom after one of its presenters apparently urged listeners to physically assault striking London Underground staff.
The Independent
Global’s “Good News” breaches Broadcast Code
Global’s sponsored feature, “the Good News” has been found in breach of the Broadcast Code after an Ofcom investigation.
Radio Today
Good News is Bad News for Global Radio
Sponsored news items have been given the thumbs down by regulator Ofcom in a ruling against Global Radio, the operator of stations including Heart, Capital and LBC.
a516digital
Corbyn proposes more help for the arts and vows to defend BBC
Labour leadership contender says more can be done to fund public art and argues party must lead campaign to defend licence fee and reverse cuts
The Guardian
Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn vows to reverse BBC cuts
Labour leadership frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to protect the licence fee and reverse BBC funding cuts in a policy document on the arts.
Broadcast (£)
BBC digital news operation must be curbed, say newspaper publishers
News Media Association calls on government to implement 10 changes to corporation’s objectives and governance in submission to green paper
The Guardian
Michelle Mone and Kim Cattrall to guest edit BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Controversial tycoon and Sex and the City actor among five women to tackle their choice of issues on morning show
The Guardian
Gaydio expands DAB coverage across the UK
LGB&T radio station Gaydio is adding three new UK cities to its list of terrestrial broadcast areas this month.
Radio Today
Northsound’s new breakfast celebrates Aberdeen
Northsound 1 has launched a video showing listeners and the people of Aberdeen dancing to Kool and the Gang complete with an added rap.
Radio Today
Stats: Finland shows record growth for commercial radio
In Finland, commercial radio station listening and revenue grew at a record pace during summer, according to new reports released recently.
Media.info