Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 11th December 2018

New parliamentary report reveals commercial radio’s impact across the UK
A new report from a cross-party group of MPs and Peers has revealed the value of commercial radio to all parts of the UK.
Radio Today

Ant McPartlin set to return to TV hosting in January for BGT
Ant McPartlin is expected to return to his TV work next month after taking time off to go into rehab.
BBC News

Tom Green & Daisy Maskell to host KISS Breakfast
KISS evening presenter Tom Green and 4Music television presenter Daisy Maskell are the new hosts of KISS Breakfast.
Radio Today

PSBs risk diversity talent drain
Campaigners say SVoDs are more proactive in commissioning diverse voices.
Broadcast (£)

The Global Awards return for second year
Global is bringing back its own national awards event in 2019 after its debut in March this year.
Radio Today

Almost £100k of public money spent on Brexit deal Facebook ads
Government has spent £96,684 in past week on Facebook ads backing Theresa May’s deal.
Guardian

WPP promises ‘renewed commitment to creativity’ as it sets out three-year turnaround plan
WPP chief executive Mark Read has set out his three-year turnaround plan for the holding company, pledging to deliver a ‘renewed commitment to creativity’ and further invest in talent in order to kickstart growth.
The Drum

Barclays customers can now ‘switch off’ spending
Barclays has become the first High Street bank to allow its customers to “switch off” certain types of spending on their debit cards.
BBC News