Daily Press Summary | Tuesday 6 January 2026

Gary Neville sells majority stake in The Overlap to Europe’s biggest radio group
Global, which owns the likes of Classic FM, is adding the former England and Man Utd defender’s business to its portfolio.
The Telegraph (£)

2026 will be the year of…
Senior leaders from around the industry predict 2026 will be a year of community, trust, sport and, according to one analyst, reckoning.
The Media Leader

McDonald’s launches Secret Menu with self-destructing billboard and Metro partnership
McDonald’s has paid homage to fan-created menu items with the launch of its Secret Menu.
Campaign (£)

Embrace the Feel Good Post Workout Glow with PureGym
McCann Machester campaign introduces a big, glowing ball of energy that represents that unbeatable feeling of PureGym members.
Little Black Book

WPP Open unveils AI Agent Hub to make ‘agency expertise available to entire business’
WPP has launched Agent Hub on its AI marketing platform WPP Open.
Campaign (£)

The Times Revisits ‘Times Change. The Times Remains’ to Address Global Uncertainty
Created by MOSAIC, the campaign addresses growing global uncertainty and highlights the role of journalism in helping audiences understand current events.
Little Black Book

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women.
BBC News

MG OMD’s Paddy Adams departs after 16 years
Paddy Adams, chief strategy officer at MG OMD, has left the agency after nearly 16 years.
Campaign (£)

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