We must inspire the younger generation to get into the media industry to make a real change and ensure a more diverse future.

Ofcom has welcomed the “significant progress” that has been made in moving forward the delivery of 4G mobile services across the UK.

According to Nielsen’s Global AdView Pulse, global advertising spend was up 2.4% to $139 billion in the second quarter of 2012.

Global advertising will grow 4.6% in 2013, led by developing markets and digital media, according to ZenithOptimedia’s latest advertising forecast.

BT has announced plans to offer a free YouView set top box to new BT Infinity customers.

The BBC’s head of production for London 2012, Jamie Hindhaugh, will join BT in mid-October as chief operating officer for its new sports channel.

Ofcom has ruled that Sky is fit and proper to hold its broadcast licences.

The panel line-up for this week’s Connected Consumer event is now complete and features a number of key players who are perfectly positioned to debate the issues that are currently facing this fast-moving market.

Ofcom has awarded the second set of local TV licences to Bristol, Cardiff and Norwich.

According to Informa’s new mobile consumer survey, smartphone users are generating an ARPU that is 32% higher on average than non-smartphone users in the UK.