Daily Press Summary

Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 18th September 2018

Ofcom to push for regulation of social networks
Tech companies such as Facebook and Google could be regulated in the same way as the mobile phone and broadband industry, the head of media regulator Ofcom was expected to say on Tuesday.
Guardian

BBC plays down rumours Zoe Ball is to host Radio 2 breakfast show
The BBC insists it has still not chosen a new host for the Radio 2 breakfast show, despite press speculation that Zoe Ball is set to take over the biggest programme in UK radio.
Guardian

BBC and Sara Cox respond after speculation links Zoe Ball with Radio 2 breakfast show
It’s one of the biggest shows on UK radio – and the race to fill the soon-to-be-vacated hot seat on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show has just got even more interesting.
Metro

BBC radio is no longer top dog in the digital age
Eddie Mair and Chris Evans could be the first of many to wave goodbye to the broadcaster, warns Libby Purves.
Radio Times

Nestlé on the (dubious) future of voice search for brands
Since the Amazon Echo and Alexa officially launched in 2015, there have been a number of ambitious predictions about the future of voice technology. However, according to Nestlé’s global head of search, some estimates may be taking it too far.
Mediatel

BBC dominates shortlist for ARIAS 2018 radio awards
The nominations for the Audio and Radio Industry Awards have been unveiled by Capital South Wales Breakfast presenters, Matt Lissack and Polly James, live at the Next Radio conference in London.
Radio Today

Trust between clients and media agencies falls further
Trust between advertisers and their media agencies is lower than two years ago but is expected to improve over the next year, according to an ID Comms snapshot survey.
Campaign (£)

Jeremy Wright: PSBs must reach out to ‘diverse, younger audiences’
Culture secretary lays down gauntlet while pledging to fight for prominence.
Broadcast (£)

OOH’s £400m contribution to UK communities is underappreciated, Clear Channel says
The out-of-home industry’s role in funding public infrastructure is not appreciated enough, according to the outdoor company.
Campaign (£)

Editors have normalised hate, from Rod Liddle to Katie Hopkins
(Opinion) The publication of racist views is now permissible – and the print media is to blame.
Guardian

‘We really want to focus on breaking new UK talent’: Inside the 1Xtra cultural revolution
BBC Radio 1Xtra station lead Sarah Beamount has told Music Week that the station wants to continue to “breaking new UK talent”.
Music Week