Daily Press Summary | Friday 1 May 2026

ROI research and partnerships feature at Tuning In North 2026
Media and marketing professionals from across the North gathered at Manchester’s Stoller Hall last week for Radiocentre’s latest event, Tuning In North.
RadioToday

Campaign Media Awards 2026: winners revealed
Global was the most-awarded media owner, with two.
Campaign (£)

Ant and Dec set Guinness World Record with Bauer’s music quiz
A nationwide radio quiz has set a Guinness World Records title while raising funds for Cash for Kids.
RadioToday

McDonald’s UK swaps Dexter Fletcher voiceover for Stephen Graham
Graham’s voice will feature across McDonald’s UK advertising in a bid to create a stronger relationship with younger audiences.
Campaign (£)

Niall Gray joins Hits Radio as Owen Warner steps back from shows
Niall Gray is taking over Friday and Saturday evening shows on Hits Radio from this Friday, 1st May.
RadioToday

B&Q and Screwfix owner launches £91m media review
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has launched a review of its UK media account, worth $123m (£91m) in billings according to COMvergence.
Campaign (£)

From background to bottom line: audio’s push for performance credibility
Dax’s US president Brian Conlan outlined how data, automation and host-read scale are helping audio prove its value beyond brand building, with faster conversions and measurable sales impact.
The Drum (£)

Meta threatens to shut down social networks in New Mexico over child safety court case
Meta has threatened to block access to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in New Mexico, which would be an unprecedented move in its home country.
The Guardian

EU broadcasters say Digital Fairness Act should target Big Tech, not them
Europe’s biggest broadcasters and media groups warned EU regulators that a planned law to curb unfair digital practices should target Big Tech, not publishers and broadcasters already heavily regulated, citing risks to media business models and pluralism.
Reuters

Audio Advertising: The Killer Slides
A free, practical resource to give agencies, brands and sales teams easy access to crucial and persuasive information about audio advertising for their presentations.
Radiocentre.org