Daily Press Summary | Wednesday 16 October 2019

More digital listening insight
The seasonal Midas survey brings riches, as befits its name, writes David Lloyd.
Radiocentre

RadioWorks plans Audio Recruitment Day in London
There will be a series of sessions at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), and will bring together some of the biggest commercial radio and digital audio names, including Radiocentre, Global, Bauer, Spotify and acast.
Radio Today

Weetabix returns to radio as part of plan to triple ad spend
Breakfast favourite Weetabix is back on morning radio as part of a wider plan to triple the brand’s ad spend between 2018 and 2020, across TV, radio and digital.
Convenience Store

Google chief: I’d disclose smart speakers before guests enter my home
It’s an admission that appears to have caught Google’s devices chief by surprise.
BBC News

BBC floats ‘PSB stick’ giveaway
Radical proposal for Firestick-style device could circumvent prominence obstacles.
Broadcast (£)

Enders Analysis founder sounds alarm over rise of unregulated TV content
Claire Enders urges advertisers to value public-service broadcasting amid ‘avalanche’ of content from unregulated players.
Campaign (£)

Cracks appear in Google’s search ad revenue dominance
Forecast of search ad market suggests Amazon is only growing player in $55bn US market.
Campaign (£)

Twitter lays out rules for world leaders amid pressure to rein in Trump
Blogpost sheds new light on how tweets will be treated but is unlikely to satisfy those calling for Trump’s censorship.
The Guardian

Facebook Watch unveils UK slate
Tastemade, LadBible and Copa90 each score a trio of shows.
Broadcast (£)

Ruth Davidson to chair ITV mental health board
Former Scottish Conservative leader to work with charity heads to advise on best practice.
Broadcast (£)

Princess Eugenie reveals her favourite radio station during sweet encounter with Marvin Humes
Rochelle and Marvin were speaking at the WellChild Awards on Tuesday night.
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