Daily Press Summary | Friday 31 October 2025

Magic Radio unveils new sound from TM Studios
Magic Radio has unveiled a new audio identity created by TM Studios, marking a complete refresh of its station sound across the network.
Radio Today

Why now is the time to build your brand’s Sonic Identity
Opinion: Sonic branding isn’t just effective; it’s the most distinctive and potent asset for brand recall, says Forever Audio’s CEO.
The Media Leader

Two new Sunrise Radio Group stations launch this November
The Sunrise Radio Group will mark its 36th anniversary with the launch of two new stations on 5th November.
Radio Today

WATCH: Debenhams reveals ‘all-star’ Christmas campaign
Debenhams has unveiled its Christmas campaign, titled “Debenhams Delivered”.
Marketing Beat

Universal Music settles Udio lawsuit, strikes deal for licensed AI music platform
In a landmark move late Wednesday (October 29) evening, Universal Music Group announced that it has settled its copyright infringement litigation against AI music platform Udio.
Music Business Worldwide

WPP stock plunges 16% to lowest level since 1998 after fresh Q3 downgrade
WPP’s stock price slumped 16% to its lowest level in 27 years after it missed forecasts again at its latest quarterly results.
Campaign (£)

UK regulator threatens tech giants with algorithm audits to protect children
Ofcom chief Melanie Dawes reveals she held meetings with US AI firms over Online Safety Act.
Financial Times (£)

The Sound of Success: Audio’s Growing Role in Brand Identity
Experts chime in on why music and sound could be the answer to owning a successful brand identity in the age of media fragmentation.
Little Black Book

Pablo promotes Dan Watts to CCO and Dan Norris and Ray Shaughnessy to ECDs
Pablo has promoted Dan Watts, executive creative director, to chief creative officer, and Dan Norris and Ray Shaughnessy, managing creative directors, to ECDs.
Campaign (£)

Channel 103 launches Channel Christmas with DFDS across the islands
Channel 103 has joined forces with ferry operator DFDS to launch Channel Christmas, the Channel Islands’ first radio station dedicated to non-stop festive favourites.
Radio Today