The plans would see an enforced code of conduct for social media platforms, including age restrictions and the removal of illegal content – with the threat of fines if firms do not comply.

Rachel McDonald will oversee operations across four offices in the North of England and Scotland for key agency brands Carat, iProspect, Vizeum, Amplifi and Fetch.

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

Just 2 of the 11 national stations recorded by Rajar were able to report an increase in listeners since the end of last year, with a similar picture for the London stations.

As Rajar releases its first quarter results for the radio market, Newsline presents the key findings showing station and network reach, share and average listening hours.

Mediatel is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Connies – the annual awards celebrating new advertising, tech and commercial opportunities in the connected market.

McPhillips, who previously led marketing for Vodafone UK, will be based in London and will report into chief marketing and communications officer, Steven Wolfe Pereira.

UK adspend grew 4.6% to reach £22.2bn in 2017, the eighth consecutive year of growth, according to the latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report. Here, media bosses digest the findings.

The full year advertising growth forecast for 2018 has also been upgraded by 1.4 percentage points to 4.2% growth, and a further rise of 3.8% is expected for 2019.

UK broadcasters reported an excellent month with strong revenue growth across the board according to the latest agency estimates.