The not-for-profit industry body that measures direct mail has released a new analysis in partnership with the Data and Marketing Association that proves the value of “Super Touchpoint planning”, a framework that aims to help media planners identify “the most valuable contact points” for their campaigns.

The initiative, founded in 2024, convened neurodivergent leaders this week to discuss how the media and advertising industries can benefit by being more inclusive of neurodivergence.

The News Alliance surveyed media agencies and advertisers, finding that brand safety concerns are still causing hesitation to include news on media plans — despite research showing advertising on news doesn’t have adverse effects on brands.

The startup will help brands and their agencies identify which interactive experiences drive online purchases, rather than merely impressions.

BBC iPlayer general manager Kerensa Samanidis sits down with Jack Benjamin to discuss the BBC’s charter review, how it’s positioning itself to compete against global streamers, and the importance of producing homegrown content.

A spokesperson for IAB UK said it aims “to work with the broadest possible membership to help make digital advertising better for everyone and address shared industry challenges.”

To mark the launch of our new feature series, The Media Leader sits down with Channel 4’s commercial team to understand why its taking a platform mindset while going on the offensive against ‘toxic’ online advertising environments.

Baxter, previously Barb’s COO, succeeds Justin Sampson, who will leave the JIC in September.

Omdia’s Maria Rua Aguete and Max Signorelli told attendees at the Connected TV World Summit that we are ‘now in a new partnerships era’, but that broadcasters should exercise care in who they partner with.

The move comes after the right-wing free-to-air channel reported it grew revenue 66% to £26m in the year to May 2025, while annual losses fell 34% to £22m.