Daily Press Summary | Thursday 28 March 2019

Richard Park steps down from full-time role at Global
Following a recent illness, Global’s Richard Park will not be returning to his former role as Director of Broadcasting at the company.
Radio Today

Vanessa Clifford steps down as CEO of Newsworks
Clifford is to step down as chief executive of Newsworks after nearly seven years at the marketing body for the UK newspaper industry.
Campaign

‘The lack of women at the top is embarrassing’: Annie Mac has a message for the music biz<
The DJ said that she is “frustrated” by labels’ treatment of new artists and music’s continuing equality problems.
Music Week

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism content
Company previously allowed such material even though it has long banned white supremacists.
The Guardian

Elis James and John Robins are leaving Radio X
The two comedians host a weekly show, each Saturday from 1pm till 4pm, with highlights available as a podcast.
Radio Today

Family of DJ Avicii launch foundation to help people with mental health issues
The Swedish DJ, best known for hits including Wake Me Up and Hey Brother, died in Muscat, Oman, last year, aged 28.
Sky News

Bafta TV awards nominations 2019
Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal lead the way in the TV Bafta nominations, with 14 and 12 nods respectively.
The Guardian

Aussie radio station copies almost word for word Chris Evans’ TV advert
The TV advert is strangely similar to Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans Breakfast Show ad.
The Sun