Daily Press Summary 30 July 2015

Radiocentre to highlight the power of music
Radiocentre has appointed insight agency Push to research how the use of music in advertising enhances consumer engagement and improves advertising effectiveness.
Radio Today

New stations to launch in Norfolk and Essex
Ofcom has announced the award of four new community radio licences in Norfolk and Essex.
Media.info

Ofcom wants to simplify Key Commitments
Ofcom has started a consultation looking at how community radio services’ ‘Key Commitments’ could be simplified.
Media.info

Ofcom awards four new community radio licences
Ofcom has today announced the award of four new community radio licences in Norfolk and Essex
Media.info

Voice of racing, friend of the royals, scourge of the bookies: Legendary BBC commentator Peter O’Sullevan dies at 97
Legendary horse racing commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan – the voice of racing for five decades – has died at his home aged 97.
Daily Mail

Clare Balding pays tribute to Sir Peter O’Sullevan
Clare Balding pays tribute to the former BBC racing commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan.
BBC

Sir Peter O’Sullevan: Much-loved broadcaster and journalist who was the BBC’s voice of racing for more than six decades
Sir Peter O’Sullevan’s voice provided the soundtrack to horse racing for more than six decades.
The Independent

Sir Peter O’Sullevan dies: Legendary BBC horse racing commentator passes away aged 97
The 97-year-old former BBC horse racing commentator was the voice of the Grand National to many
The Mirror

Bauer Media bolsters digital arm with senior appointments
Bauer Media UK, responsible for brands including Grazia, Heat and Absolute Radio, has announced four new senior appointments as it looks to strengthen its digital division, Xcel Media.
Mediatel

Is Apple’s new radio station a welcome addition?
The tech giant changed listening habits when it launched iTunes. Will Beats 1 have a similar effect, Gurjit Degun asks.
Media Week