Daily Press Summary 25 April

Christian O’Connell to headline Tuning In conference
Christian O’Connell, Dan Brooke and Baroness Tessa Jowell are among the speakers confirmed for Radiocentre’s Tuning In conference.
Radiocentre.org

Full time for Radio Nottingham’s Colin Slater
BBC Radio Nottingham’s Colin Slater MBE is retiring from local radio commentary after 50+ years.
Radio Today

UK advertising market grew to record £21.4bn in 2016
UK advertising hit a record £21.4bn total in 2016, as radio saw strong growth and record revenues.
Press Gazette

Sun FM recruits Pixie Lott for Birthday bash
Pixie Lott is joining Sun FM in celebrating 20 years of broadcasting to Wearside at their free birthday bash in the centre of the city.
Radio Today

Forget Podcasts – Now You Can Make Your Own DAB Radio Show
Ever wanted to host your own radio show? Like, on the proper radio? Well, now could be your chance thanks to a new, experimental DAB radio station called Upload Radio.
Gizmodo

Funding hatred of the online ad ecosystem
The headlines currently being grabbed are the tip of an iceberg that has been looming on the horizon of the online ad ecosystem for some time.
Mediatel

Stations breach Ofcom guidelines
A Manchester community radio station along with two DAB stations are found in breach of regulations.
Radio Today