Independent News & Media is understood to be in talks to secure another extension to a standstill agreement with holders of a £200 million bond, which is due to expire next week.

Tickets for MediaTel Group’s ‘Future of Radio’ seminar are available at a credit-crunch busting £99 for those who book by next Friday (28th August).

The Daily Mirror has launched its new standalone celebrity gossip website based on its 3am column, 3am.co.uk.

Microsoft has signed a new deal with Advance Publications to allow advertisers in the Advance Internet network to sell ads across its online properties.

The Street finale secured the highest ratings during the prime time slot last night with over 4.4 million peak viewers.

Absolute Radio has unveiled plans to launch a new live music station under the name Absolute CTRL.

Google has sold its automated technology for broadcasting radio adverts to software company WideOrbit.

Clear Channel Outdoor has set up a new outdoor advertising package aimed at the back to school market.

David Spon-Smith, consultant at Accenture, comments on Ray Snoddy’s BARB figures give a boost to commercial TV article, which was published on Wednesday…

New Tricks held on to the number one Thursday evening peak-hour slot with a high of more than 7.1 million viewers.