Daily Press Summary

Daily Press Summary | Thursday 15th February 2018

Howell James CBE joins Radiocentre as Chair
Howell James CBE, the former head of government communications and Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, is joining Radiocentre, the industry body for commercial radio, as its non-executive Chair.
Radiocentre.org

Julie Walters to host Classic FM radio series
Julie Walters is joining Classic FM to host a new radio series exploring the biggest moments and changes in the history of classical music.
Radio Today

Tougher standards on gambling advertising announced
Today, the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced tougher standards on gambling advertising, focusing on ads’ appeal to problem gamblers and on free bets and bonuses.
ASA

Gambling brands face restrictions on ‘urgency’ in advertising
Gambling brands will face a raft of new restriction on how they can advertise under new tougher standards unveiled today by the Committees of Advertising Practice.
Campaign (£)

How Google’s Chrome Filtering will operate and how publishers can avoid its adblocking hatchet
Google’s Chrome filter is set to be introduced today with many claiming the development will only tighten the online giant’s vice-like grip on the ad-supported internet. However, Google claims this is a misnomer, The Drum listens to its case.
The Drum

Female leadership and BAME staff numbers show small increase in IPA census
The number of women in leadership positions in IPA member agencies has increased, as has the the proportion of BAME staff, according to the latest IPA census – after both measures slid backwards in last year’s survey.
Campaign (£)

Communicorp partners with live music service
Communicorp UK has partnered with a live music streaming application, available on iOS and soon on Android.
Radio Today

Government announces new guidelines on ticket touting
As part of the Consumer Rights Act, ticket resellers will be required to provide purchasers with additional detailed information about tickets.
Music Week

A formidable double act
Amber Rudd and Keith Weed have, quite by accident, formed a double act which could lead to change at Google and Facebook, writes Raymond Snoddy.
Mediatel

All the winners from the 2018 NME Awards
The winners of this year’s VO5 NME Awards were revealed at a star-studded ceremony at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Music Week