Daily Press Summary

Daily Press Summary | Wednesday 20 March 2019

Minister promises inquiry into targeted web advertising
“Microtargeting” by online advertising may face curbs.
The Times

Bob Shennan promoted to BBC Managing Director
The BBC’s Director of Radio and Music, Bob Shennan, is to become the corporation’s Managing Director from next month.
Radio Today

Ofcom approves 2BR’s upcoming change to Capital
Ofcom has completed an assessment of 2BR’s output saying its rebrand to Capital will not require any variations to its licences.
Radio Today

From adverts to racial bias, we will take on the dangers of data
My departmental colleague Lord Ashton received welcome praise around the world last week for his succinct explanation of algorithms during a debate in the House of Lords.
The Times (£)

‘An extraordinary and historic moment’: Disney completes takeover of 21st Century Fox
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will officially acquire 21st Century Fox on March 20.
The Drum

John Inverdale leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years at channel he helped launch
John Inverdale is leaving BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years, having been the “driving force” behind its launch in 1994 and an inspiration for its “tone and style”.
Press Gazette

Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson shares her struggles with mental health in new BBC documentary
A member of the world’s biggest girl band, will explore body image in a brand new feature.
BBC News

Disc jockeying: Should HMV be allowed to take part in Record Store Day?
HMV’s new owner Doug Putman has told Music Week that he’d like to see the chain take part in future editions of Record Store Day.
Music Week

Radio 3 cuts threaten musical ecosystem
More than 500 signatories from across the arts – including Shirley Collins, Jarvis Cocker, Ed O’Brien, Phil Selway, Peaches, Shabaka Hutchings, Norma Waterson, Martin Carthy, Brian Eno and Iwona Blazwick – call on Radio 3 to think again about changes to its schedules
The Guardian

Al Murray to narrate Vanity Fair on BBC Radio 4
He will play his great-great-great grandfather William Makepeace Thackeray, the author and narrator.
BBC News

Brindley calls for fresh talent
BBC head of fact ent urges indies to come to him with ‘unexpected names’ when pitching ideas
Broadcast (£)

Glastonbury 2019: Janet Jackson ‘promoted’ in line-up poster
You may have thought The Killers and The Cure were headlining this year’s Glastonbury Festival.
BBC News