Daily Press Summary 21 September 2015

Chris Moyles launches the new national Radio X
A new national radio station has launched this morning as The Chris Moyles Show makes a commercial radio comeback.
Radio Today

Founder of Xfm starts something new: CDNX
Today, Xfm turned into Radio X, a new radio station broadcasting nationally on DAB with Chris Moyles on breakfast and a host of other big-name broadcasters.
Media.info

Capital Scotland gives away biggest ever prize
One Capital Scotland listener has won a Fiat 500 car, holiday to Paris, VIP tickets to see Jason Derulo and a night out.
Radio Today

XFM announces rebrand to Radio X with nationwide push
XFM’s rebrand to Radio X is being introduced to the masses with a nationwide push featuring host Chris Moyles.
The Drum

Watch: 5 live chief calls for industry to work together
Speaking at Next Radio on Monday, the Controller of BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra outlined 5 live’s election coverage and digital progress, and called for the industry to work together.
Media.info

The Chase’s Governess gets her comeuppance on Innuendo Bingo
From stern to soaked, quiz whizz Anne Hegerty and her frosty knickers got a soaking on Radio 1
Radio Times

Sophie Heawood: from Chris Moyles to Jeremy Corbyn, the top jobs are still going to the boys
‘I emailed Moyles once, as a much younger listener, and fan, when he was still a big star on Radio 1. To my surprise, he replied’
The Guardian

Stop meddling with BBC, European media bosses tell government
Heads of seven Nordic public service broadcasters urge UK to protect BBC’s independence, saying diminished broadcaster reduces country’s standing
The Guardian

Jonathan Dimbleby accuses Murdoch papers of trying to weaken BBC
Presenter will also claim culture secretary has anti-BBC agenda in speech at Prix Italia awards
The Guardian

ITV to bid for Olympics in competition with BBC
Broadcaster in the running to sub-license rights from US Discovery in bid to show games
The Guardian

Tributes paid to radio presenter Joe Maiden
BBC Radio Leeds host of 40 years Joe Maiden has died after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Radio Today

Brighton Digital Festival to feature radio
Radio and music is under the spotlight at the upcoming Brighton Digital Festival.
Radio Today

Ministry of Sound to celebrate anniversary with 24-hour radio show
To celebrate its 24th anniversary, Ministry of Sound will broadcast for 24 consecutive hours on its radio station this weekend.
Music Week

Deezer partners with Channel 4 for TV ads
Deezer will launch its first UK TV campaign tomorrow (Friday, September 18).
Music Week