Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 19 March 2019
UK advertising exports jump 18% to £6.9bn despite Brexit
Advertising exports grew faster than the wider UK services sector, which increased exports by 7% in 2017.
Campaign
Phil Riley appointed as Senior Independent Advisor at Bauer
Phil will advise and support the interim Managing Directors and CEOs whilst the CMA completes its review.
Radio Today
Radio 4 listeners could be alienated by budget cuts, says BBC chair
However, David Clementi says argument is overstated and radio must evolve.
The Guardian
Clementi: regulation must ‘pave way for modernisation’
BBC chair issues rallying cry to protect PSBs amid onslaught from ’well-funded international giants’.
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Fifty roles to go across BBC Radio Production and Operations
The BBC is asking for volunteers to take redundancy in its Radio & Music Production and Operations department to help cut 50 jobs.
Radio Today
Bauer launches Scala Singles Chart on Scala Radio
A new classical music chart has launched on Scala Radio – the Scala Singles Chart countdown – each Saturday at 10am.
Radio Today
Academic at centre of Cambridge Analytica scandal sues Facebook
Tech company’s attempts to pin blame on Aleksandr Kogan are defamatory, says lawyer.
The Guardian
Martin Sorrell: Amazon’s advertising business will be worth $100bn
Amazon’s growth would come at the expense of the “long tail” of digital media, Sorrell said. Changing consumer behaviour would also drive advertisers towards the platform.
Campaign
Junk food ad ban plan extended to digital players
Online streaming sites and social media now in goverment’s sights.
Broadcast (£)