Daily Press Summary | Thursday 13 June 2019

New European role for Radiocentre’s Matt Payton
The Association of European Radio has appointed Matt Payton, Radiocentre’s Director of External Affairs, to the non-executive role of Secretary General.
Radio Today

US: Nielsen and iHeartMedia partner on radio attribution
The agreement means Nielsen will move forward with its decision to implement continuous diary measurement in the 46 Nielsen Audio markets currently measured four times a year.
Research Live

UK adspend expected to grow faster despite Brexit fiasco
UK bucks trend of slowing global adspend growth because of ‘digital maturity’, Dentsu Aegis report predicts.
Campaign Live

BBC and Sky step up efforts to counter Netflix
The threat that UK broadcasters face from video streaming services is intensifying.
Financial Times

Ross Buchanan joins Absolute Radio for weekend breakfast
Ross will also host a number of shows across the network of seven Absolute Radio stations.
Radio Today

US: Spotify mimics the radio with a news and music playlist for drivers
The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Public Radio International will provide the news audio clips.
The Verge

The Archers’ June Spencer on turning 100: ‘If I close my eyes I can be any age’
She started out on three guineas a week and ended up one of radio’s most loved voices.
The Guardian

Brexit is turning Britons off the news, survey finds
Reports on UK’s departure from the EU make people angry, sad or bored.
Financial Times

Amanda Holden: Heart Radio host in tears live on air as she shares emotional news
She couldn’t hold back her tears on Heart Radio when she shared an emotional story with listeners.
Daily Express