Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 13 October 2020

Radiocentre nominated in MRG Awards
Our Hear and Now research has been nominated at the MRG Awards – the prestigious awards that celebrate the achievements of the media research industry.
Radiocentre.org

Fun Kids gets share of Government’s £1.57 billion fund
Children’s Radio UK, owner of Fun Kids, has been awarded £50,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Radio Today

Tesco takes IPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix
A campaign by BBH for UK supermarket chain Tesco has won the Grand Prix in the 2020 IPA Effectiveness Awards; campaigns from Canada and Australia were also among the winners announced in an online ceremony last night.
WARC

Christian O’Connell starts Stuff Of Legends podcast
Former Absolute Radio breakfast presenter Christian O’Connell is launching a new podcast for listeners in Australia.
Radio Today

David Dimbleby considering bid to become next BBC chair
Broadcaster ‘horrified’ after reports on Charles Moore being considered and says his decision would hinge on other candidates.
The Guardian

The murky world of media transparency just got murkier
Google is set to become even more of a black box because of how advertisers will get information about the search terms they are buying ads against, says Wesley Clark, managing director of performance agency Demand More.
Campaign (£)

Patagonia on why it won’t fuel a ‘superficial desire’ for its products
From encouraging employees to take direct action to challenging consumers to ‘Vote the Arseholes Out’, Patagonia says its focus is on addressing the climate emergency not working with influencers or advertising in fashion magazines.
Marketing Week

Government’s ‘Cyber first’ campaign pulled amid online backlash
Campaign called ‘crass’ by culture secretary.
Campaign (£)

Harman calls on Ofcom to publish data on older women in broadcasting
Former deputy Labour leader says female presenters over 50 ‘as rare as hen’s teeth.
The Guardian

Cillian Murphy returns to BBC Radio 6 Music
Cillian Murphy is back at 6 Music to host a new 12 part series called Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition.
Radio Today

Britain’s Got Talent finale audience falls 37%
Just under seven million people watched the show, compared with 10.6 million last year.
Campaign (£)

Application window opens for 2021 Ramadan RSLs
Ofcom has opened an application window for short-term restricted service licence applicants hoping to broadcast between 9 April and 14 May 2021 inclusive.
Radio Today

Have you seen this?
Our Tuning In hub has highlights from this year’s livestreamed events, featuring speakers from across radio, advertising, politics, music and more.
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