Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 20th July 2021

Final small-scale DAB round one licences awarded
Ofcom has awarded the final batch of licences in round one of the small-scale DAB licensing process completing an almost five-month process to announce the winners.
Radio Today

ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 has launched
The hunt has begun for the UK radio and audio industry’s latest Ones To Watch, as the ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 has opened for entries.
Radio Today

TfL reworks its famous signs to welcome Londoners back ahead of Freedom Day
A partnership with Time Out also brings the launch of a digital cultural map of activities surrounding London’s stations.
Campaign (£)

Toyota has pulled Olympics TV ads in Japan – here’s why it’s a smart move
Just days away from the starting line, Toyota has made the decision to take its Olympics-related TV ads off air in Japan, despite its major sponsorship deal. While the news comes as a shock, The Drum talks to experts about this smart move by Toyota, and why it is unlikely that other sponsors will follow suit.
The Drum

HMV at 100: ‘I worry it will go bust for good. It’s not going to get easier’
In July 1921, HMV opened and brought pop culture to the high street. It has weathered the arrival of downloads and streaming – but is vinyl enough to keep it going?
The Guardian

Harry Enfield and Clarke Peters star in Fun Kids radio show
Comedian Harry Enfield and The Wire actor Clarke Peters star in a new 10-part children’s radio series that introduces young minds to philosophical concepts.
Radio Today

Aston Martin Formula One team launches fan engagement platform with Havas
It marks the return of the famous Aston Martin name to Grand Prix racing for the first time in more than 60 years.
Campaign (£)

Space Jam: LeBron James sequel slam dunks Black Widow at box office
Space Jam: A New Legacy has proved a slam dunk by taking $31.6m (£23.8m) in its opening weekend to top the North American box office. A joint streaming release, it sets a pandemic-era record for a family film.
BBC News

Apollo pulls out of Morrisons takeover talks but could join Fortress-led bid
Apollo Global Management has pulled out of its takeover talks to acquire Morrisons, but is in discussions to join the group leading the charge to buy the British supermarket chain.
City AM

Guto Harri quits GB News over taking the knee row
Broadcaster Guto Harri has quit GB News after he was suspended for taking the knee during a discussion about racism towards England’s black footballers.
BBC News

Greg James has to break out of the Radio 1 Campervan
BBC Radio 1 has announced its latest station-wide promotion live on The One Show as Greg James gets locked in a Campervan to travel the UK.
Radio Today

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