Ofcom launches review as online news overtakes TV for first time September 10, 2024 Ofcom’s annual study shows that 71 per cent of adults in the UK now get their news online, just pipping the 70 per cent that get it on the box.
What the rise of Politics Joe says about young people’s relationship with the news? June 30, 2024 Politics Joe was recently named one of the most mentioned news brands in the UK by the Reuters Institute for journalism. How has it been so successful?
Use of Tiktok and Reddit for financial advice soars among Gen Z and Millennial investors July 15, 2024 The use of Tiktok and Reddit for investment ideas from young investors has skyrocketed, as Gen Z and Millennials increasingly turn to social media for financial advice.
Five questions with Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency March 1, 2024 Placing the spotlight on the behind-the-scenes moments shaping some of the UK's most exciting businesses, Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency, is the first to take part in our founder pen pal series.
S4 Capital reveals fresh US acquisition despite reports that Sorrell has expanded too much too quickly May 17, 2022 Following a scathing Sunday Times investigation which implied it has grown too much too quickly, ad and marketing giant S4 Capital announced it would be combining MediaMonks and LA-based firm TheoremOne in a push for its tech services.
Married at First Sight maker slips further into the red September 27, 2024 The maker of Married at First Sight and A League of Their Own slipped further into the red during its latest financial year. Seven.One Studios has reported a pre-tax loss of £2.7m for 2023, having also made a loss of £311,809 in the prior 12 months. The last time the London-based firm made a pre-tax profit [...]
Elon Musk says X to file ‘thermonuclear’ lawsuit against media watchdog November 18, 2023 X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, will file a lawsuit against Media Matters and those who attacked social media platform X, Elon Musk said on Saturday in a post on the platform, soon after major U.S. companies paused their advertisements on the site. “The split second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing [...]
Tech industry pushes Sunak to pass key data protection bill before the election May 23, 2024 Top tech executives are pressing the government to usher through a key data protection bill before the looming general election.
FCA charges reality TV stars for promoting unauthorised trading scheme May 16, 2024 A number of reality TV stars have been charged in relation to promoting an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme on social media, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today.
PwC: UK media market set to overtake Germany as largest in Europe August 14, 2024 The UK is on track to dethrone Germany as Europe’s largest entertainment and media market next year, driven by a surge in internet advertising and a resurgence in cinema and live music, according to new PwC data. Despite a sluggish recovery from a flat 2023, the UK’s entertainment and media sector is forecast to exceed [...]