Daily Press Summary 25 February 2016

AERIAL AWARDS: January’s Winner
January winners: Simon English copywriter; Carl Woods producer, Orion Media
Judge: Mark Goodwin creative director, M&C Saatchi
Campaign (£)

Sam Jackson replaces Dick Stone at Smooth Radio
Classic FM’s Managing Editor is to take over from Dick Stone at Smooth Radio, in addition to his current duties.
Radio Today

Tony Blackburn says he will take legal action against BBC after alleged sacking
The veteran DJ said he had been left with no choice but to sue and would not allow the corporation to destroy his reputation
The Guardian

Tony Blackburn to take legal action against BBC
Tony Blackburn says he will sue the BBC after being sacked because his version of events over a 1971 allegation does not tally with the corporation’s.
Radio Today

5 live Controller ridicules closure report
The Controller of 5 live, Jonathan Wall, has called a report on its possible closure as ‘nonsense’.
Radio Today

BBC Radio 5 Live could go online-only in radical cost cuts
News and sport station could follow BBC3 in going off air, or even face closure to save its £66m budget – but any such move is likely to be controversial
The Guardian

Bill Turnbull returns £5k NHS awards night fee after charity concern
BBC Breakfast presenter paid back money after it was revealed charitable donations had footed almost half the bill for event in Manchester
The Guardian

Huw Edwards to take over BBC general election role from David Dimbleby
News anchor will present election programming up to 2020 leaving questions over 77-year-old veteran broadcaster’s future at the corporation
The Guardian

Radio volunteer dies in York house explosion
Tributes have been paid to long serving hospital radio member Paul Wilmott who has died in an explosion in York.
Radio Today

BBC Worldwide picks Anomaly for new-look Top Gear global campaign
Anomaly London has won the brief to create a global campaign ahead of the new series of Top Gear.
Campaign (£)

Full line-up announced for Radiodays Europe
The biggest radio event in Europe is taking place next month in Paris, and the full schedule is now out.
Radio Today