Daily Press Summary | Monday 5 January 2026

Tech giants accused of snooping on radio listeners
Tech giants have been accused of using smart speakers to snoop on radio listeners in a bid to improve their own streaming services.
The Telegraph (£)

John Pickford receives MBE after 46-year career
John Pickford has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of his services to broadcasting and local news.
Radio Today

Radiocentre’s Annual Review 2025 
Opinion: I’ve long been impressed at Radiocentre in the UK – a vibrant trade body for the radio industry which is probably a good reason why UK radio is so well thought-of and successful.
James Cridland

Ban on TV junk food advertising before 9pm comes into force in UK
Watchdog will also monitor online ban for high fat and sugar products as part of wider effort to tackle childhood obesity.
The Guardian

Sir Bryn Terfel hosts new Classic FM series
Opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel is joining Classic FM to present a new four-week series focused on opera’s most notorious villains.
Radio Today

Go.Compare ‘rests’ usual mascot in favour of Ian Wright
Go.Compare has “rested” its brand mascot, Gio Compario, in its latest ad campaign “Now that’s savvy”, with football legend and pundit Ian Wright starring in the film instead.
Campaign (£)

Wolf Alice named Radio X record winner
Radio X listeners have voted Wolf Alice’s The Sofa as their Record of the Year.
Radio Today

Weetabix appoints Mother London after split with BBH
Weetabix has appointed Mother London as its creative agency without a pitch, ending the brand’s 14-year relationship with BBH London.
Campaign (£)

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