Daily Press Summary | Friday 24th November 2017

YouTube vows crackdown amid fears paedophiles ‘evading protection mechanisms’
The online giant has pledged to begin taking an “even more aggressive stance” against predatory behaviour as it was reported that paedophiles are operating on the site.
The Telegraph

Brand safety looms large over YouTube’s Brandcast pitch to advertisers as further crisis emerges
Less than an hour after the spectacle drew to a close, the Times had published yet another report into ad misplacement.
The Drum

Tech giant YouTube used a handful of volunteers to spot predators
In between full-time jobs, a small group of volunteers working for YouTube’s flagging unit put together a file of evidence against several alleged child predators operating on the site.
The Times (£)

‘Breaking News’ Launches in Parliament
Radio news fuels democratic debate and protects the public from misleading stories, incorrect statistics and stories propagated on social media, say senior politicians.
Radiocentre.org

Tony Blackburn wins Gold at production awards
The radio presenter got the top award of the night whilst TBI Media’s Phil Critchlow was given a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Radio Today

Audio Production Awards 2017 – the winners
The winners of the Audio Production Awards 2017 have been announced in London. Here’s the full list of top winners.
Radio Today

YouTube adverts fund paedophile habits
Tech giant makes money from videos of undressed children, as anger mounts as platform branded a ‘sweet shop’ for perverts.
The Times (£)