Daily Press Summary 07 February

Fix Radio to target tradespeople in London
A new radio station aimed at builders and tradespeople is being launched in London soon.
Radio Today

Radio 4 presenter Steve Hewlett told he ‘only has weeks to live’
The presenter of Radio 4’s The Media Show, who was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus last year, has been openly discussing his treatment on the radio.
The Guardian

The BRITs across UK commercial radio
With the BRIT Awards 2017 fast approaching, you may be starting to hear your favourite commercial radio station giving away tickets to see the event live.
Radiocentre

British Podcast Awards opens for entries
A new awards ceremony has been created just for podcasts, hoping to discover and reward audio creators from around the UK.
Radio Today

Radio 1’s Chloe Pearson joins Island A&R team
Influential BBC Radio 1 music team producer Chloe Pearson has moved to Island Records.
Music Week

BMG launches international production agency
BMG is bringing all of its Production Music services together in one place in a bid to offer a one-stop service for radio and media producers.
Radio Today

Strapline & music changes for Bauer stations
2017 is set to be a big year in the development of the Bauer City Network.
Radio Today

BBC Learning & Radio 1 Academy heads for Hull
BBC Radio 1 and BBC Learning have announced plans for BBC Radio 1’s Academy in the run up to BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Hull 2017.
Radio Today

Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash
Ed Sheeran remains comfortably perched atop the singles chart this week.
Music Week (£)

BBC Radio 2 reveals details of 2017 Folk Awards
BBC Radio 2 has announced details of its 2017 Folk Awards.
Music Week