Daily Press Summary | Monday 18 March 2019

Radio rivals snub offer to join BBC Sounds app
The app, which launched last year, offers live streams of BBC networks alongside podcasts and music mixes.
The Times (£)

Government proposes junk food ad ban on YouTube and Facebook
It is the latest step from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in its attempts to curb the childhood obesity “epidemic”.
The Drum

Junk food ads on social media and TV could be banned before 9pm
A move to create a watershed for ads for high fat and sugar food aims to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity.
Sky News

BBC insiders say older listeners risk being sacrificed for youth
50 voluntary redundancies were being sought from across BBC radio. Applications invited.
The Times (£)

BBC chair: UK media regulation is no longer fit for modern age
David Clementi to argue against limiting time iPlayer can make shows available for.
The Guardian

What the streaming rows tell us about the music biz right now
Spotify and Apple are in dispute in Europe over the latter’s App Store. Songwriters and streaming services are at odds in the US over the Copyright Board reforms and more.
Music Week

Latest Aerial Award winner announced
Krow founder and executive creative director, Nick Hastings, chooses The Muslim Association of Britain by Spark44.
Radiocentre

Facebook removed 1.5m videos of New Zealand terror attack in first 24 hours
Site says it will remove any clip featuring gunman’s footage even if that would not normally break its rules.
The Guardian

John Inverdale to leave BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years
Original BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and reporter John Inverdale is leaving the station today.
Radio Today

Disney rehires sacked Guardians of the Galaxy director
James Gunn has been rehired to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after he was fired by Disney.
BBC News