Duncan Chater, managing director at Bloomberg Media, reveals the biggest challenge he has faced this year and which media owner he would love to collaborate with.

In brief: Channel 4 has launched a partnership with Yorkshire-based healthcare provider Benenden Health with Mediacom North to encourage the nation to talk more openly about mental and physical health.

The UK entertainment and media industry is forecast to reach £97bn by 2026, according to a new report by PwC. 

In brief: Ad tech company, Realytics, has partnered with French telecoms company, Bouygues Telecom to launch a single-source TV measurement solution for ads via set-top boxes.

In brief: Octave Audio has launched a scalable podcasting solution giving brands access to more than 1000 podcasts.

In brief: Broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover are set to host a new programme and podcast on News UK’s Times Radio.

The Public Interest News Foundation has partnered with NewsNow to help usher in “a new era” of local news.

In brief: ITV, STV, Sky and Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS have launched a national TV campaign to encourage schools to sign up to “The Daily Mile”.

In brief: NABS’ annual cycling event has raised £22,000 to help fund the charity’s work supporting the mental health of those working in the advertising industry.

The number of pay TV subscribers in 138 countries is forecast to reach 1.03 billion by 2027, according to new research.