Daily Press Summary

Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Tuning In 2018 – event summary
A vocal impressionist, a Government minister and some of UK radio’s top radio presenters took to the stage at Picturehouse Central last week for Tuning In, Radiocentre’s annual conference.
Radiocentre.org

Sony acquires controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing
Sony has agreed a $2.3 billion (£1.7bn) deal to acquire a controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing.
Music Week

British MPs want answers as Mark Zuckerberg visits Brussels for questioning
British MPs snubbed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who politely declined to answer their questions on the improper use of personal data, are having to resort to requesting that their Brussels counterparts perform the questioning for them with a live stream session having been organised for today (22 May.)
The Drum

Jay-Z streaming firm Tidal accused of hyping figures for Kanye West and Beyoncé
The music streaming service founded by Jay-Z has been accused of manipulating listening figures to boost royalties paid to his wife, Beyoncé, and his protégé, Kanye West.
The Times (£)

Government clears way for Comcast’s Sky takeover
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “not minded” to refer the bid for scrutiny on public interest grounds.
Sky News

Hancock endorses and commends Local Radio Day
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Hancock, has endorsed “Local Radio Day” and commended the initiative; which is now in its third year.
Radio Today

Tories will struggle to turn desire to regulate internet into policy
(Opinion) Matt Hancock wants to rein in internet excess – just don’t ask him how it will work in reality.
Guardian

Why you need to think about your data ethics strategy now
(Opinion) The conversation around data privacy has changed as a result of revelations surrounding a British data analysis company’s alleged misuse of Facebook users’ personal data for political targeting.
WARC

Competitive advantages: Why the fight for streaming market leadership is great news for the music biz
(Opinion) The global struggle for streaming supremacy has got the digital giants at each other’s throats. And you know what? That’s exactly where the music industry wants them.
Music Week

Marketers – time for action, not grumbling
Even when presented with hard evidence many marketers still fail to rectify their poor investment decisions, writes Bob Wootton.
Mediatel