Daily Press Summary

Daily Press Summary 3 September 2015

Global’s radio stations now link DAB/FM together
Global’s work to hook stations together for drivers travelling between different areas has been implemented today.
Radio Today

Planet Rock’s Paul Anthony gets backing vocals
Planet Rock had the first play of Hot Chocolate’s Every 1’s A Winner by Scottish Rockers GUN this week.
Radio Today

Promotions at Bauer’s Magic and Absolute Radio
Magic Radio’s Sheena Mason is to be promoted to the role of deputy content director. Mason will take up the position this month having previously worked as the station’s head of music.
Features Exec

Wise Buddah rebrands the BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network has been working with Wise Buddah on a brand new station sound.
Radio Today

DAB Updates: September 2015
This month, the remaining small-scale DAB trial multiplexes are due to launch joining the already running trials in Brighton, Manchester and Portsmouth. These will provide listeners with additional stations on DAB digital radio.
a516digital

ReelWorld scoops another station in France
Radio Scoop is airing more ReelWorld custom jingles this week for the new season.
Radio Today

Bauer’s David Hipkiss to head up DCM’s commercial trading
Bauer Media’s commercial lead, David Hipkiss, is to become Digital Cinema Media’s first commercial and trading director.
Mediatel

Battle to claim BBC Three Freeview slot underway
BBC Three hasn’t yet left the airwaves, yet the battle to claim its Freeview channel number is in full swing.
a516digital

BBC Breakfast’s Bill Turnbull, 59, is to quit the show next year and move to the country to spend more time looking after his bees
The 59-year-old broadcaster is set to quit the BBC morning show next year
The Daily Mail

Bill Turnbull quits BBC Breakfast – to spend more time with his bees
BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull is leaving the programme after nearly 15 years, it has been announced. Turnbull said he wanted to spend more time with his wife and his bees – and have a lie-in.
The Guardian

Pandora to ditch ads for 24 hours
Pandora will be dropping the ads from its service for 24 hours next week.
Music Week