Daily Press Summary | Monday 27 April 2026

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords
Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick action
The Guardian

Ofcom clears BBC 6 Music stream for launch
A new BBC Radio 6 Music stream can launch without further scrutiny after Ofcom ruled it will not harm competition.
RadioToday

April’s Creative Spotlight: MINI
What does a trip to the Moon and a drive in a MINI have in common?
Radiocentre

Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
Tesla chief believes Altman broke company’s founding agreement – and legal battle promises to be explosive
The Guardian

What is the impact of the widening gap between junior and executive pay?
Campaign’s analysis of IPA Census salary data found senior-level salaries at agencies increased to a much larger degree than those for junior roles last year.
Campaign (£)

Immediate Media suffers 15% drop in advertisers after LHF rules
Immediate Media has suffered a drop in adspend from brands since restrictions placed on Less Healthy Food ads.
Campaign (£)

Holland & Barrett sees immediate awareness uplift from latest campaign
Holland & Barrett is already seeing a “meaningful uplift” in visibility from its newest campaign, according to YouGov data.
Marketing Week (£)

You’re about to feel the AI money squeeze
Ads, rate limits, feature restrictions, price hikes. The AI free ride is over.
The Verge (£)

New Commercial Audio Analyser Tool
The Commercial Audio Audience Analyser provides advertisers with easy access to specific audience data comparisons (weekly reach % and share of listening hours). Take a look at our new tool.
Radiocentre