Daily Press Summary | Friday 21 November 2025

Marketing the Marketers: Steve McGoldrick of Radiocentre
With the Marketing the Marketers series, we talk to the marketing and comms leaders behind the success of our leading companies. Next up is Steve McGoldrick, Head of Marketing at Radiocentre, the industry body for commercial radio in the UK…
New Digital Age

Where Should Christmas Advertisers Invest Their Media Spend?
From retail media to CTV and social discovery, industry experts reveal the smartest channels for brands planning effective Christmas 2025 advertising spend.
Little Black Book

Ofcom at risk of losing public trust over online harms, says Liz Kendall
Technology secretary fears digital frontier may be outpacing regulator, with AI chatbots a particular concern.
The Guardian

BBC loses £1bn as more viewers cancel TV licence
The BBC lost more than £1bn through licence fee evasion and cancellation last year despite making two million enforcement visits to people’s homes.
The Telegraph (£)

US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech
Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation.
The Guardian

Nation Player app celebrates seven million weekly hours
Nation Player has reached seven million weekly listening hours as more independent and community radio stations join the app.
Radio Today

Ofcom consults on broadcast regulation review
As announced in its review of Public Service Media, Ofcom is seeking views on areas where broadcast regulation might be reformed or streamlined to support growth and innovation across the sector.
Advanced Television

Henkel consolidates $825m European media account into WPP Media
German company Henkel, which owns consumer brands including Persil, Perwoll, Bref, Schwarzkopf and Syoss, has consolidated its $825m (£630m) European media account into WPP Media following a competitive review.
Campaign (£)

Fox News Favored Over BBC News By “Lots Of People Out There,” Says UK Culture Minister
There are “lots of people out there” who would “rather have Fox News on BBC One than BBC News,” according to the new UK minister responsible for TV and film.
Deadline

Smirnoff No 21 vodka ad is a laughing matter
Smirnoff has unveiled a campaign spotlighting its Smirnoff No 21 product through different decades across its 161-year history.
Campaign (£)