Daily Press Summary | Monday 15th October 2018

Global to buy Exterion Media in third deal to create OOH giant
Global is set to buy Exterion Media in its third out-of-home deal in a matter of weeks.
Campaign (£)

‘Radio? What’s that?’ — How the BBC is remodeling its listening services in search of a youth audience
A casual remark made recently by small child to a BBC presenter during a school visit has jangled the nerves of those in the highest echelons of Broadcasting House.
inews

Keep us at top of TV listings, say public service broadcasters
BBC, ITV and Channels 4 and 5 call on government and Ofcom to guarantee prominence.
Guardian

Terms for new SSDAB radio multiplexes agreed
Small-Scale DAB multiplex operators will need to reserve space for community radio stations under new framework set out by the government.
Radio Today

Competition regulator considering UK digital ad market inquiry
CMA remarks add to pressure on Google and Facebook, which dominate £13bn market.
Guardian

Radio boss to turn up volume on diversity ahead of industry awards in Leeds
Britain’s first black self-made woman millionaire and radio expert Dr Yvonne Thompson is coming to Leeds to turn up the volume on diversity and gender equality in the work place.
Yorkshire Evening Post

My campaign: Martin Sorrell on how the legend of WPP was born
When The Times carried a front-page story about wire-basket manufacturer Wire and Plastic Products’ audacious takeover of the JWT Group, the legend of WPP was born.
Campaign (£)

Pearl & Dean theme remixed by Queen to market band biopic
Cinema audiences are finding Pearl & Dean’s familiar ‘Asteroid’ theme music has been given a twist by original Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Campaign (£)

Johnston Press falls prey to capitalism and greed
As the publisher puts itself up for sale, breakup seems inevitable and titles will vanish.
Guardian

Meghan and Harry ‘very pleased’ to be expecting first child
The Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child in spring next year, Kensington Palace has said.
Sky News