May, who takes over from David Hellier who is leaving after just eight months in the role, has been head of communications for the Institute of Directors since August 2013.

In a move which could have a major impact on both consumers and retailers, Google has announced that it will be introducing a ‘buy button’ to its search results.

Mobile digital advertising revenues from UK publishers grew by 80% year on year in the first quarter of 2015, according to new research from Deloitte and the Association of Online Publishers.

Proctor & Gamble is the latest advertiser to land itself in hot water with the ASA over the use of vloggers, following a complaint that a YouTube video for Max Factor wasn’t obviously identifiable as advertising.

The appointments come as Royal Mail looks to strengthen business relations and raise its profile with SMEs.

The agreement will see AOL On distribute the Guardian’s original video content to a global audience, giving the publisher full access to AOL’s curated video libraries – one of the largest on the Web.

The Times’ head of digital has urged publishers which charge for content to move away from the idea of a ‘paywall’, and instead focus on ‘community’ and ‘membership’

As Rajar publishes its first quarter results for the radio market, Newsline presents a full round-up for the national stations and networks and the digital and breakfast markets.

In a move which has the potential to financially ruin the newspaper group, 70 celebrities and politicians are suing Trinity Mirror for having their phones hacked.

Global, Bauer and BBC Radio 2 all record quarterly declines – but still look undeniably strong.