Daily Press Summary 21 April 2016

Aerial Awards radio ad winner March 2016: E4’s ‘Aliens’ by 4Creative
March winners: Richard Biggs and Jolyon White creatives, 4Creative.
Campaign (£)

Absolute Radio launches primetime request shows
Absolute Radio is launching a new summer weekend schedule, spearheaded by extended request shows fronted by Claire Sturgess as the brand prepares a series of new primetime shows available for sponsorship.
Music Week

Absolute Radio goes on tour with Muse
New programmes at Absolute Radio include an exclusive programme behind the scenes with Muse on their Drones tour.
Radio Today

Bauer to apply for Glasgow FM radio licence
Bauer Media will test a new format via a 30 day trial in preparation for applying for the upcoming Glasgow FM licence.
Radio Today

Ofcom awards five South East radio licences
Five community radio stations in the South East have been each awarded a new five year licence today, whilst one has been rejected.
Radio Today

Liverpool stations gather for DAB radio event
A retune event in Liverpool brought representatives from Bauer, Global and the BBC together to celebrate the addition of two new DAB transmitters.
Radio Today

Liverpool DAB radio changes to benefit 360,000 listeners
Digital radio listeners in Liverpool were urged to retune their digital radios this morning at a special retune event at Liverpool Town Hall to ensure they continue to receive their favourite local radio stations.
a516digital

BBC Radio stations to focus more on new and homegrown talent
BBC Radio 1 and 2 will be focusing more on emerging, homegrown talent rather than acts from overseas.
Evening Standard

BBC Local Radio partners with BBC Music for festival coverage
BBC Local Radio in England, along with BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, and BBC Northern Ireland, is partnering with BBC Music to create a one-stop shop for the festival experience this summer.
Music Week

BBC local radio to feature music festivals
Every BBC local and regional station will adopt one of 42 music festivals this summer, under the BBC Music umbrella.
Radio Today