Daily Press Summary | Monday 15 July 2019

Is this the end of the wireless as we know it?
Radio 4 finally has a new boss and the BBC a new focus — podcasts. But will the biggest shakeup since the 1960s be a turn-off for loyal listeners, asks Gillian Reynolds.
The Times (£)

Get with the programme: how to make an audio show
Miranda Sawyer switches sides to learn the technical skills involved in making a podcast.
The Guardian

BBC nets women’s Euros
The BBC has secured the rights to show all matches in the UEFA Women’s Euros 2021.
Broadcast (£)

Ed Sheeran partners with Deezer, Amazon Alexa for No.6 Collaborations Project
Singer chose 22 tracks to be included on Deezer’s flagship Popstar Playlist, and dropped a remix of ‘I Don’t Care’ featuring Amazon’s Alexa, which is available to stream exclusively on Alexa-enabled devices and through Amazon Music.
Music Week

Facebook counts $5bn cost of Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has found itself on the receiving end of the largest ever fine to be imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission against a technology company after being hit by a $5bn punishment for its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
The Drum

Kinetic’s Taylor calls for collaboration and climate action on eve of departure
The outgoing boss of WPP’s specialist out-of-home agency, Kinetic, has warned that the sector must do more to collaborate for the health of the market, while also appealing to its creative talent and media power to help fight against climate change.
Mediatel

Jennifer Reoch joins Heart Scotland for Drive
The former Miss Scotland is known for hosting STV shows such as Live at Five, Scots In Paradise, Edinburgh Festival 2018 and the Scottish Children’s Lottery, and will be joining Des Clarke every weekday from 4pm-7pm.
Radio Today

BBC Radio 5 Live pops up DAB station for the day
Three major sporting events in one day meant the BBC provided an extra sports service on DAB and online yesterday.
Radio Today

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