Daily Press Summary | Friday 23 February 2024

BBC radio extensions spark criticism from commercial radio industry
One industry insider called the extensions “direct duplications” of current commercial offerings.
Campaign (£)

New group music director role for Robert D’Ovidio at Bauer
Robert D’Ovidio has been appointed as Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media.
Radio Today

Downing Street enlists Top Boy star for new road safety campaign
The UK government has enlisted star actors Hugo Chegwin and Kadeem Ramsay from People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy respectively, to star in its latest Think! road safety campaign.
Marketing Beat

Apple says Spotify wants ‘limitless’ access to its tools without paying
US tech firm condemns streamer for seeking to overturn its App Store rules as EU judgment is expected.
The Guardian

Subdued tech spend continues to weigh on holding groups
All five major holding companies have reported their earnings for Q4 and fiscal year 2023, with all projecting modest single-digit growth for 2024.
The Media Leader

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes to leave Scala Radio
Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes are leaving Scala Radio as the station introduces more presenter-free programmes.
Radio Today

Watch: Business and pleasure collide in new Amex spot
American Express has created a new campaign centred on how an Amex card can facilitate pleasure as well as business, via the perks provided by points.
Marketing Beat

Spotify launches in-house brand partnerships agency
Still searching for ways to boost revenues towards consistent profit, Spotify has launched its own in-house brand partnerships agency AUX. It will facilitate putting brands and artists together for marketing campaigns.
Complete Music Update

5 ways to improve sustainability messaging in a tough economic climate
Opinion – With consumers having to make purchase decisions influenced by seemingly opposing economic and environmental forces, brands need to carefully balance their messages.
The Media Leader

Nestlé highlights increased brand investment as key pillar of return to volume growth
Increased volume sales must be a “bedrock” of sustainable growth, Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said, indicating the company must invest in marketing and innovation to achieve this goal in 2024.
Marketing Week