Daily Press Summary | Monday 15th January 2018
Eamonn Holmes moves to radio with new prime-time show
TV favourite Eamonn Holmes is swapping life in front of the cameras for a seat behind the mic.
iNews
Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Rag’n’Bone Man, and J Hus lead BRIT Awards 2018 nominations
The BRIT Awards 2018 nominations have been revealed, with Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Rag’n’Bone Man, and J Hus leading the shortlists.
NME
Dua Lipa makes Brit Awards history
Dua Lipa leads the charge at this year’s Brit Awards with five nominations, including best album.
BBC News
Relocating Channel 4 to West Midlands is priority, says mayor
Move would not only boost local economy but help broadcaster to better represent modern Britain, says Andy Street.
The Guardian
BBC’s top stars ‘shouldn’t earn more than PM’
Matt Hancock, who was appointed in Tuesday’s reshuffle, said the BBC should only pay presenters more than the prime minister in “exceptional circumstances”.
The Times (£)
I admire my old BBC colleagues hugely. But some earn far too much
Opinion: The row over corporation salaries is actually three scandals in one: radical action is now needed.
The Guardian
BBC will not discipline John Humphrys over gender pay gap jokes
Corporation says Today presenter’s leaked off-air comments did not contravene its editorial code as newsroom anger grows.
The Guardian
As Voice Continues Its Rise, Marketers Are Turning to Sonic Branding
As technology like Amazon’s Echo become more embedded in our lives, it’s becoming increasingly important for brands to create emotional connections with just sound.
Ad Week