Daily Press Summary 23 August 2016

Two Media Awards nominations for Radiocentre
Radiocentre has made its mark on the Media Week Awards shortlist, receiving two nominations in the Trade Body Research category.
Radio Today

Ex-UTV local radio sees dip in sales before vote on EU
The run-up to Brexit led to a fall in advertising at the former UTV local radio stations, the chairman of Belfast-based Wireless Group plc has said.
The Belfast Telegraph

Wireless Group posts 10% fall in pre-tax profits
Wireless Group, which owns talkSPORT and Virgin Radio, reported a 10% drop in pre-tax profits over the first half of the year ahead of its £220m sale to News Corp.
Campaign (£)

Wireless Group sanguine despite uncertainty over Brexit vote
Radio station owner Wireless Group, which has agreed to a £220m takeover by News Corporation, remains sanguine about the direction of the advertising market in the UK, despite sales at its local radio operations in Britain falling in the run-up to the EU membership referendum.
The Financial Times (£)

TalkSport owner hit by Brexit ad slowdown but scores with Euro 2016
Wireless Group boosted by football contest but profits fall after losses from launch of digital stations
The Guardian

BBC warned over Purnell’s new role
John Whittingdale, the former culture secretary, has urged the BBC to rethink plans to appoint James Purnell, a Labour cabinet minister under Gordon Brown, as its new radio chief.
The Times (£)

Sir Terry Wogan tribute planned for Radio Festival
BBC Radio 2’s Dermot O’Leary will lead a special tribute session to Sir Terry Wogan at the upcoming Radio Festival.
Radio Today

Radio Cardiff in breach of four Ofcom rules
Radio Cardiff has admitted to breaking four rules from Ofcom’s Broadcast Code, saying the content in question was ‘completely wrong’.
Radio Today

Nick Grimshaw back on-air after car accident
Grimmy was back on-air this morning at BBC Radio 1 as normal following an accident in his car on Monday afternoon.
Radio Today

Morning changes at BBC Radio Newcastle
BBC Radio Newcastle’s mid-morning presenter Anna Foster is moving to breakfast whilst Jonathan Morrell takes over Anna’s old time slot.
Radio Today

The Vamps, Little Mix and Jess Glynne to perform at Radio 1’s Teen Awards
The Vamps, Little Mix and Jess Glynne will perform at this year’s Radio 1’s Teen Awards.
BBC

Recruitment advertising: unleashing the power of audio
To mark the launch of a brand new category in the upcoming RAD Awards, Personnel Today was invited to an exclusive workshop hosted by Global Radio, the UK’s largest commercial radio owner, on the impact of audio in recruitment advertising.
Personnel Today

The BBC can’t win more golds without funding
Keeping everyone happy is just about possible for the corporation when the Games are on. At other times, the burden of budget cuts is too heavy for victory.
The Guardian