Daily Press Summary | Monday 1 September 2025

Magic Radio launches festive pop-up station Magic Christmas
Magic Radio has launched digital station, Magic Christmas 115 days before the big day.
Radio Today

Andrew Scott to Retire from WPP
After joining WPP in 1999, Andrew will step down as chief operating officer and the board at the end of 2025.
Little Black Book

Virgin Media O2 spot sees elephant take the wheel for drive through Bangkok
Virgin Media O2 has let an elephant take the wheel in its latest spot “Trunk trucker”, part of its “To better and beyond” platform.
Campaign (£)

Classic FM to broadcast The Honours of Scotland Concert from Balmoral Castle
Classic FM today announced it will air The Honours of Scotland Concert, a vibrant concert celebrating Scotland’s musical heritage.
Global

Adwanted Media Research Awards 2026: Open for entries
The 2026 edition of the Adwanted Media Research Awards is now open for entries.
The Media Leader

National Grid appoints M&C Saatchi to creative account
National Grid has reappointed M&C Saatchi as its creative agency of record following a four-way pitch.
Campaign (£)

WPP’s new boss Cindy Rose starts today: Here’s what will be on her to-do list
Insiders acknowledge the company is struggling. Outsiders say there’s no magic bullet.
Digiday (£)

Co-op Funeralcare Appoints VCCP as Agency Partner
Brief spans creative, strategy, content and SEO, building on VCCP’s ‘Owned By You. Right By You’ platform.
Little Black Book

Costa Coffee appoints Mother Design to adapt Christmas ad
Costa Coffee has appointed Mother Design to adapt its Christmas campaign for the UK market.
Campaign (£)

Signed up for our next Tuning In event yet?
Tuning In 2025 is taking place on 23rd September at London’s Kings Place, tickets are limited so secure yours now.
Radiocentre