Daily Press Summary | Wednesday 19 November 2025

Isba: Advertisers’ media budgets shift toward brand building
Media budgets are expected to grow “confidently” in 2026, with UK marketers signalling a shift back to brand investment to rebalance years of performance-driven focus.
The Media Leader

Ikea and Mother part ways after 16 years
Ikea and Mother have parted ways after 16 years, with the agency declining to repitch for the retail brand’s creative account.
Campaign (£)

Goodstuff crowned Media Mind 2025
Last night in front of a full house at Odeon Luxe West End in London’s Leicester Square Goodstuff Communications became Media Mind 2025 Champions gaining the accolade of Britain’s most knowledgeable media agency.
The Media Leader

How are the LHF restrictions affecting Christmas ads and beyond?
Where are all the mince pies? Still in Christmas advertising it seems, despite the Less Healthy Food and drink (LHF) restrictions.
Campaign (£)

kmfm launches 2025 Give A Gift appeal across Kent
kmfm’s annual Give A Gift campaign has returned this year, inviting listeners and communities across Kent to help make Christmas special for children in need.
Radio Today

Bensons for Beds selects media agency
Bensons for Beds has selected WPP’s Wavemaker as its media agency following a competitive pitch process launched in August.
Campaign (£)

Debenhams Delivers Christmas Early with All-Star Parade
Created by Exposure with Vigilante and Creep, the film stars Olivia Attwood, Peter Crouch, and Judi Love, blending suburban magic with cutting-edge virtual production.
Little Black Book

Deliveroo teams up with Dishpatch to deliver meal kits
Deliveroo has announced a partnership with meal kit brand Dishpatch, which is owned by Waitrose, to deliver on-demand meal kits to customers.
Marketing Beat

Commercial radio has more publicly available effectiveness research than any other medium
Consult our extensive online collection of studies to deepen your understanding of audio listening and advertising.
Radiocentre