Speaking to Newsline at MediaTel’s 2013 Automated Trading Debate, Videology’s Rhys McLachlan said it will be very difficult to “fight the rising tide” of automated trading, “irrespective of your media.”

The Debrief, described by the publisher as a multi-platform brand for the ABC1 20-something woman, will launch in February next year and will deliver content that mirrors the “24/7” behaviour of a new consumer generation.

Publicis Groupe has issued a statement today confirming that it is in discussions with M&C Saatchi about buying “significant” parts of its Walker Media business.

CEO Marissa Mayer says Yahoo had worked hard over the years to earn users’ trust and that they still “fight hard to preserve it” as she sets out plans for a safer future.

Science Uncovered will cover popular scientific advancements and new discoveries, from the progress of Virgin Galactic to the science of Doctor Who, in what looks set to be a highly visual publication, both in print and online.

The agreement, with Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia UK, extends ITV’s long-running relationship with Simon Cowell through until the end of 2016.

The station will broadcast live commentary in the UK of every match from the opening game on 12 June through to the final at Rio’s Maracana Stadium on 13 July.

‘Endemol Beyond’ will create a “premium network” of connected international and local channels across platforms such as YouTube, Yahoo, AOL, MSN, Dailymotion and others

Releasing financial reports on Monday, the company’s net income for the quarter was $38 million, however, revenue declined 3% to $2.07 billion for the quarter.

Chris Cook, currently executive comment editor of the Financial Times, joins the programme as policy editor, as David Grossman, currently the show’s political correspondent, becomes technology editor.