Top story on MediaGuardian
Channel 4 chief takes home £855,000 as audience share hits 31-year low
Broadcaster defends maximum bonuses for David Abraham and other top executives, claiming it has achieved ‘creative excellence and commercial stability’
Top analysis on MediaGuardian
Nick Grimshaw is scaring off old Radio 1 listeners – can he attract younger ones?
BBC bosses have praised the DJ for shrugging off ‘trendy adults’, but the real battle they face is winning a new audience in the age of Spotify and Apple Music
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Channel 4: commercial success but viewers decline. P3
News of the World deputy editor ‘knew of phone hacking’. P6
Wikipedia: account at centre of row ‘is not linked to Grant Shapps’. P8
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell under fire over £43m pay package. P18
BT signs Gary Lineker as it starts charging for European games. P21
Lift selfies, lobster porn and pool feet: how Instagram redefined the summe. G2 P6-9
Daily Telegraph
Dame Maggie Smith: it almost never rains in Downton Abbey. P1
Channel 4 offers free advertising in return for equity stakes. Business P1
BT offers free football to take on Sky. Business P3
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell sees off revolt by shareholders over pay. Business P5
Financial Times
Channel 4 to give startups a TV break. P4
Lex: Pandora should merge with a tech giant. P14
Apple faces tough fight with Spotify. P16
TV viewers will have to pay to watch Champions League as it moves to BT. P20
Investor accuses WPP of ‘Sorrell-centricity’. P21
Telegraph group suffers profit fall in switch to digital news. P21
The Times
Taylor Swift songs to appear on Apple Music in blow to Spotify. P15
Ex-News of the World deputy editor ‘conspired to hack phones’. P15
Trinity Mirror’s regional reporters told they will be personally accountable for online traffic. P21
Jeremy Clarkson goes out with a bang in Top Gear finale. P23
Channel 4 is a picture of health. P39
Who will replace Sir Martin Sorrell at WPP? P42
ITV picks stellar commentary team for Rugby World Cup. Supplement P10
The Independent
Andy Coulson’s deputy ‘must have known about hacking’, Old Bailey hears. P8
As Channel 4 revenues approach £1bn, is the government ready to sell it off? P15
Chris Evans returns to the spotlight with TFI reunion. P35
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell hit by fresh revolt over £43m pay. P51
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News of the World deputy editor was ‘surrounded by hackers’. P9
Channel 4 chief earns more than BBC chief despite audience fall. P17
Orange is the New Black’s cast on how the series has changed them. P35
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell hit by fresh revolt over £43m pay. P38
Wall Street Journal Europe
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell survives vote on pay package. P16
Daily Mail
Rita Ora favourite to replace Mel B on The X Factor. P7
BBC axes John Inverdale as main Wimbledon host. P13
Channel 4 boss gets £855,000 payday as ratings fall. P17
Trevor McDonald paid five-figure fee for TV ad. P17
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell sees off revolt by shareholders over pay. P18
Daily Express
Chris Evans films at Top Gear track. P11
Top Gear fans get sneak preview of final show in series. P11
The Sun
Sun readers make 500,000 clothes for needy kids. P1,4-5
The Sun’s Give Me Shelter campaign. P14-15
BT grabs Gary Lineker to front Champions League coverage. P17
Top Gear fans get sneak preview of final show in series. P23
Channel 4 boss gets £855,000 payday as ratings fall. P29
Stickleback fish is star of BBC’s Springwatch. P30-31
Daily Mirror
Fans’ fury at £165 family ticket for Doctor Who exhibition. P3
Ant and Dec pocketed £8.4m last year. P7
Top Gear fans get sneak preview of final show in series. P11
Lenny Henry breaches royal protocol by revealing he is to be knighted. P17
Daily Star
Rolling Stones are Downton Abbey fans. p3
Lenny Henry’s elation at knighthood. P7
Top Gear fans get sneak preview of final show in series. P9
BT grabs Gary Lineker to front Champions League coverage. P10
