Daily Press Summary | Thursday 8 January 2026

Radiocentre announces Tuning In events for 2026
Radiocentre has confirmed three Tuning In events for this year, bringing its radio and audio advertising roadshow back to Scotland, the North and London.
Radio Today

Adwanted Media Research Awards 2026 announces finalists
Radiocentre shortlisted for its groundbreaking Radio: The Performance Multiplier study which showcased radio’s multiplier effects on performance marketing.
The Media Leader

Free TV licence ruled out for benefit claimants – but they could still get discounts
Ministers drop plan to give free licences to jobless and other claimants – while adverts on BBC also likely to be rejected.
iNews (£)

Nigel Clarkson appointed managing director of Adwanted UK
Clarkson will take responsibility for driving revenue growth across the company’s UK software and data products, both domestically and in international markets.
The Media Leader

BBC TV licence fee update as MPs discuss advertising or subscription services
Sir John Whittingdale cautioned that relying on advertisers to bankroll the BBC could leave Channel 4 financially depleted.
Mirror

AJ Bell campaign chimes in to show investing is for everyone
Investment platform AJ Bell has released a campaign declaring that investing is for everyone, not just for the wealthy.
Campaign (£)

YouTube Music Users Raise Concerns Over AI-Generated Songs Flooding Their Recommendations
Several YouTube Music users have complained that the playlists in the Explore tab are filled with AI songs.
Gadgets 360

Former IPG media and creative shops exit London HQ
Staff at the former IPG Mediabrands business, now part of Omnicom Media, are set to leave their London headquarters near the Old Bailey for Omnicom Bankside this month.
Campaign (£)

Quilter Tackles Britain’s Investment Habits with Bold Campaign
Campaign from Joint aims to encourage people to actively plan their savings.
Little Black Book

FT launches first campaign by New Commercial Arts
The Financial Times has launched a global subscription campaign aimed at drawing readers beyond headlines and into subscriptions.
Campaign (£)