In brief: Publicis Groupe has upgraded its full-year forecast for a second time this year, upping its organic growth rate from 6 or 7% previously, to 8.5%.

Rajar’s Midas report has revealed live radio is still dominant amongst adults aged 15 and over.

The number of VOD-enabled households in the UK fell by 234,000 to 16.18 million quarter-on-quarter, Kantar streaming data has revealed. 

In brief: The bespoke partnership with Channel 4’s hit show encourages viewers to “see the person, not the sight loss.”

In brief: “Slow news” publisher Tortoise Media has announced an exclusive multi-year first look deal with Sky Studios to adapt its original podcast to high-end series and features.

In brief: Mail Metro Media, the advertising arm of DMG Media, has launched an identity solution connecting audiences and advertisers across its portfolio of websites.

In brief: European retail giant Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has launched its own in-house media, brand partnerships and data solutions agency.

In brief: Conservative MP and former Cabinet minister Michael Gove is rumoured to be moving to Times Radio as a presenter.

In brief: Samaritans and other charities have called on the UK government to incorporate safeguards for suicide and self-harm material in the Online Safety Bill.

The House of Lords has published a report recommending advertising for high carbon or environmentally damaging products should be “restricted”.