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Paul Myners has been appointed as chairman of PR group Edelman UK
Paul Myners has been appointed as chairman of PR group Edelman UK Photograph: PR
Paul Myners has been appointed as chairman of PR group Edelman UK Photograph: PR

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Our roundup of the day’s media stories, including Paul Myners appointed as chairman of PR firm Edelman UK

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Paul Myners appointed as chairman of PR firm Edelman UK
Former City minister will give strategic advice to the communications group’s chief executive, Ed Williams

Top comment on MediaGuardian

Apple Watch highlights need for shorter news as screen sizes shrink
Emily Bell: News nuggets are back and new gatekeepers emerging as we hark back to the days of the SMS text alert

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
David Cameron adds passion to campaign after Rupert Murdoch’s taunt. P11
Richard Nelsson: what it takes to get into the Guardian’s birthdays list. P30
Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian: ‘Seeing the Obama letter just blew me away’. P34
Krishnan Guru-Murthy: do stars and news need to go their separate ways? P35
Emily Bell: Apple Watch highlights need for shorter news as screen sizes shrink. P35

Daily Telegraph
The Archers producer reveals show’s secrets. P5
Victoria Derbyshire interview. P23
obituary: author and reporter Richard West. P29

Financial Times
Warner Music chief becomes Britain’s richest man. P3
Ebay chief backs Google’s EU defence. P17
Apple set to become latest victim of strong dollar. P17
Apple watch review. P20
ITV’s Adam Crozier looks to inprove digital platform after broadcasting revival. P21

The Times
Mumford & Sons ban mobile phones from gig to protect unreleased songs. P17

The Independent
Channel 4’s Dispatches investigates Sports Direct business practices. P15
Film director M Night Shymalan looks to TV to revive his career. P41

i
Anne Kirkbridge up for posthumous award. P2
Family withdraws its support for Amy Winehouse documentary. P19
Sixth sense director M Night Shyamalan tries the small screen. P33
Murdoch might be peeved, but it won’t be ‘the Sun wot won it’. P37
PR and advertising: a gaffe would live up this dull election. P37
Women’s magazines thrive onlin. P37
Pottery is the new baking at the BBC. P37

Wall Street Journal Europe
Apple poised to report strong iPhone sales. P17
Analysis of Comcast’s failed Time Warner bid. P19

Daily Mail
The Archers producer reveals show’s secrets. P11
Krishnan Guru-Murthy called Faisal by Ukip deputy. P13
Jan Moir on fans of Sherlock. P17

Daily Express
Tears as millions watch Poldark end in heartache. P1, P3
Anne Kirkbridge up for posthumous award. P15

The Sun
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P3
James Hill to appear in Celebrity Big Brother. P7
Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh receives online abuse. P11
Sun launches ‘Whistleblower Charter’ with Sun SecureDrop service. P18-19
Joey Essex ‘fancies becoming Cabinet minister’. P29
Coronation Street’s Anne Kirkbride nomonated for posthumous British Soap award. P30-31

Daily Mirror
Eupert Murdoch: David CAmeron facing chop if he doesn’t win the election. P2
Coronation Street’s Anne Kirkbride nomonated for posthumous British Soap award. P9
James May ordered new Ferrari as he was about to sign new Top Gear deal. P9
Britain’s Got Talent accused of recycling acts. P11
Poldark coverage. P14-15

Daily Star
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P1, P7
Outrage at BBC ‘splurge’. P2
The Apprentice’s James Hill signs up for Celebrity Big Brother. P7
Anne Kirkbridge up for posthumous award. P18
Strictly signs up male Russian dancer. P19

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