Daily Press Summary | Friday 19 September 2025

In a world of endless distractions, music demands attention
Opinion: We have mere seconds before consumers skip, scroll, swipe and switch off. But that’s more than enough time to give brands an edge — if they use audio wisely.
The Media Leader

Jenny Hanley and Trevor McDonald front ITV anniversary show on Boom Radio
Jenny Hanley and Sir Trevor McDonald are leading a special programme on Boom Radio to celebrate 70 years of ITV.
Radio Today

One-third of indie publishers could shut down by next year as AI search hits traffic
One-third of publishers in the Independent Publishers Alliance could be out of business by the end of next year if no regulatory intervention is made to protect publisher business models in the wake of AI search, a board member from the group has warned.
The Media Leader

Greene King launches UK media review
Greene King has launched a review of its UK and Ireland media account.
Campaign (£)

China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What’s in it for them?
A much-awaited deal over TikTok may be close, with US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to discuss terms on Friday.
BBC News

M&C Saatchi forecasts ‘mid single digit’ revenue drop for 2025
M&C Saatchi has forecast revenues in 2025 will drop by “around mid-single digits”, according to interim H1 results.
Campaign (£)

Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics
US regulators have sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing the companies of employing illegal ticket resale tactics and costing consumers millions of dollars in the process.
BBC News

ChatGPT developing age-verification system to identify under-18 users after teen death
Sam Altman said if there is doubt the system will default to the under-18 experience putting ‘safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens’.
The Guardian

Alex Duffy and Emma Jones reunite on Nation Radio Yorkshire
Alex Duffy and Emma Jones are reuniting on Nation Radio Yorkshire this weekend.
Radio Today

Marks & Spencer and Mother launch autumn/winter campaign
Marks & Spencer has launched its new autumn/winter campaign with Mother Design.
Marketing Beat