Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 4 June 2019

Hear and now – how situational relevance can bolster radio ad effectiveness
Radiocentre’s Mark Barber and Heather Andrew, CEO, Neuro-Insight UK discuss their recent research into the effects of editorial context on radio advertising effectiveness.
WARC (£)

ITV and Global form podcast partnership
Two-year deal includes promotion of shows such as Love Island across Capital and Heart.
Campagin

‘A titan of radio’: industry pays tribute to John Myers
Industry leaders pay homage to former GMG Radio chief executive John Myers, who has died at the age of 60.
Campaign

John Myers RIP
Radiocentre CEO Siobhan Kenny pays tribute to radio veteran John Myers.
Radiocentre.org

John Myers: a radio giant
Paul Blanchard, Chairman and founder of Right Angles, and host of the Media Masters podcast, pays tribute to John Myers.
City A.M.

Business interview: The Sun’s former editor Kelvin MacKenzie is expanding his radio venture
Kelvin has just secured £3.5 million in investment to expand his Love Sport Radio venture, moving into new markets such as Essex, Bedfordshire and Kent.
Standard

McDonald’s and Disney top first-ever brand audio rankings
Rankings measure how well brands use sound to engage with consumers.
Campaign

GroupM: UK advertising looks strong, but growth to slow
Radio appears set to hold on to its revenue base this year, followed by closer to +2% growth next year.
Mediatel

Emma B to replace Angie Greaves on Magic afternoon show
Former Radio 1, Heart and Smooth presenter Emma B is taking over the afternoon slot on Magic next month as Angie Greaves heads to Smooth.
Radio Today

Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby for brand new comedy show
The duo’s brand new comedy show will start on Radio X this Sunday 9 June from 8am-11am.
Radio X

BBC Music announces plans for Glastonbury 2019
Listeners will be able to access all broadcasts on BBC Radio Glastonbury, at the touch of a single button.
BBC.co.uk

George Galloway sacked by talkRADIO over Israel tweet
talkRADIO has terminated George Galloway’s contract following his tweet at the weekend after Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final.
Radio Today

Ken Bruce to take PopMaster on UK workplace tour
Radio 2’s Ken Bruce is taking his show on the road this summer, with a week of PopMaster quizzes live from workplaces.
Radio Today