Daily Press Summary 6 October 2015

Why the ad industry needs to recognise the power of music
Working with music can be complex but done strategically it can reap real reward, says Bauer Media’s group commercial director.
Campaign (£)

Global cleared to purchase Juice FM from UTV
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Global Radio Holdings of Juice FM.
Radio Today

Confirmed: Juice FM to become Capital in early 2016
Liverpool’s Juice FM will be turned into Capital FM early next year following regulatory clearance of the sale of the station from UTV to Global Radio.
a516digital

Global confirms Capital to launch in Liverpool
Global has confirmed to RadioToday Juice FM will rebrand as Capital Liverpool in early 2016.
Radio Today

SRA Selector competition returns for third year
The Student Radio Association and the British Library are teaming up once again with Folded Wing for this year’s SRA Selector.
Radio Today

Vale Radio takes DAB slot in Yorkshire
Online station Vale Radio has joined MuxCo’s DAB Digital Radio multiplex in North Yorkshire.
Radio Today

Asian stations battle for Station of the Year
BBC Asian Network, Sabras Radio, Sunrise Radio and Lyca Radio 1458 are shortlisted as Station of the Year in the Asian Media Awards 2015.
Radio Today

Radio 1 and 1Xtra presenters do Pointless
Eight presenters from Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra appeared on the television programme Pointless on Saturday.
Radio Today

Robert Peston to leave the BBC for his own ITV chatshow
The departure of the BBC’s economic editor marks the end of his 10-year stint with the broadcaster
The Independent

Sunrise Radio Yorks mourns death of presenter
Sunrise Radio Yorkshire is mourning the death of one of its veteran presenters, Shahida Akhtar, who passed away last week.
Media247

John Whittingdale: BBC to lose power to address claims of political bias
BBC should not adjudicate on whether complaints about coverage are valid, culture secretary tells Conservative conference
The Guardian

BBC sees danger of losing young viewers distracted by devices
Changing mobile viewing habits and social networking bigger threat to TV than Netflix, says Nick North
The Guardian