Daily Press Summary | Thursday 13th September 2018

‘He’s a master broadcaster’: Chris Evans tipped to shape future of Virgin Radio
Chris Evans has been tipped to have a strong influence over the direction of Virgin Radio after his surprise move from BBC Radio 2.
Music Week

Chris Evans quit BBC radio 2 after pay was made public
Chris Evans’ pay reveal in 2017, which showed him to be the highest paid at the BBC, was one of the reasons he decided to quit the corporation.
Metro

CEO Roger Cutsforth to leave The Radio Academy
Roger Cutsforth, CEO of The Radio Academy, is to step down from the organisation after three years.
Radio Today

Exclusive England cricket deal for talkSPORT
talkSPORT has won the exclusive free-to-air rights for England cricket’s overseas tour of South Africa in 2019/2020.
Radio Today

John Lewis profits slump 99% in ‘challenging times’
Profits at the John Lewis Partnership have fallen to almost zero in the first half of the year as its department store chain matched discounting “extravaganza days” by rivals.
BBC News

I love John Lewis but why should I shop there?
The retailer’s latest campaign is like an advert for communism, writes John Lowery – fabulous in principle but there are a few associated downsides…
Mediatel

EU copyright law may force tech giants to pay billions to publishers
Legislation opposed by firms like Facebook and Google and groups warning of detrimental consequences for the internet.
Guardian

Five observations on leading a media agency into 2019
It’s September and the incredible pace of change at the top of media agencies keeps going, with ten moves so far this year.
Campaign (£)

Can Netflix continue to chill if it begins showing ads?
Netflix is making some major changes to its business model, experimenting with promoting trailers for other Netflix content between series, as well as subscription methods. Is Netflix ensuring its longevity or taking its user base for granted?
The Drum