Daily Press Summary | Monday 8 December 2025

‘A seismic shift’: Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros will remake the entertainment industry
Netflix has reached an agreement with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) to purchase Warner Bros and its film and television studios, including HBO Max and HBO.
The Media Leader

Radiocentre’s Christmas Quiz 2025
Psst… word on the airwaves is that Radio Santa has been quietly compiling his list of standout Christmas ads this year. Think you’ve been listening as closely as he has? Take his quiz and find out.
Radiocentre.org

Omnicom Media promotes Natalie Bell and Katrina Bozicevich following IPG deal
Omnicom Media has promoted Natalie Bell, chief executive of MG OMD, to CEO of OMD in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Campaign (£)

Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems
Exclusive: Campaign urges PM to show independence from US and push to rein in development of superintelligence.
The Guardian

Vodafone picks Publicis for EMEA creative account
Vodafone Group has picked Publicis Groupe as its creative agency of record in EMEA through a competitive pitch process.
Campaign (£)

US hits out at EU’s ‘suffocating regulations’ after it fines Elon Musk’s X 
The EU has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges – prompting an angry reaction from the US.
BBC News

Waitrose overtakes John Lewis as public’s favourite Christmas ad, study finds
McDonald’s and Asda both using The Grinch has led to ad misattribution, according to Ipsos data.
Marketing Week (£)

‘This merger must be blocked’: Netflix-Warner Bros deal faces fierce backlash
US politicians and Hollywood guilds have voiced concerns against the proposed $83bn purchase of the studio.
The Guardian

Ocado unveils Christmas ad starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Ocado Retail has launched a Christmas campaign featuring singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, which highlights festive food traditions through song.
Marketing Beat

Have you tuned in to episode three of Advertising Amplified yet?
If you want to understand the evolving role of AI in audio advertising — this one’s a must-listen.
Radiocentre