Daily Press Summary 19 May

Commercial radio back on top according to Rajar’s figures for the first quarter of the year
The total number of commercial radio listeners has edged back ahead of the BBC, Rajar’s figures for first quarter of 2017 reveal.
Radiocentre.org

Brand new See Radio Differently podcast is here
This episode features big name guests including star of Sunday Brunch, Tim Lovejoy, Absolute Radio’s breakfast show host Christian O’Connell and Heat Radio’s James Barr.
Radiocentre.org

Aerial Awards radio ad winner: Cancer Research UK ‘The Breath’
The latest Aerial Award winner is crowned, created by AMVBBDO.
Campaign (£)

Rajar Q1 2017: Industry analysis
As Rajar releases its latest figures for the UK radio market, Carat, MC&C and Total Media reflect on the results.
Mediatel

Spotify’s Troy Carter calls for the industry to fix ‘broken’ value chain
The entire music value chain is broken, and the music industry needs to rethink how to make it work, according to Troy Carter.
Music Week

Marketers warned against placing too much trust in algorithms
An over-reliance on data in programmatic advertising is leading marketers astray, brands were warned during a cross-industry panel of senior media owners.
Campaign (£)

The big picture has been lost to the short-term click
The short-termism of corporations has trickled into their attitudes to marketing culture, which is losing sight of brand-building.
Campaign (£)

Why your iPhone is killing your creativity
Opinion: Why creatives should hate smart phones.
Campaign (£)

Culture minister Hancock: Brexit negotiations will factor in needs of creative industries
The Conservative minister of state for digital and culture, has sought to assure members of the creative industries
Campaign (£)

Radiocentre’s Clearance team considers the vexed question of using accents in radio ads
The Clearance team were recently asked whether we’d still approve a 35 year old ad for Philips video players.
Radiocentre.org