Thanks to better optimisation, UK ad viewability levels have hit their highest level since records began almost four years ago, according to ad verification firm Meetrics.

The daily market was up 0.7% between February and March, but was down -7.6% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the Sunday market had a tough month with no gains from any title.

Sutherland replaces Rick Hirst, who is moving on to a new global role within the network.

For the first time publishers and advertisers can see audience delivery across all platforms – including mobile, tablet, desktop and print.

Execs from Mindshare, Google and Media iQ give their take on what the latest results mean for the industry.

As WPP CEO Martin Sorrell stands down after 33 years, Julie Langley, Tracey Follows, Alex DeGroote and Bob Wootton offer their views on what adland will look like without him at the helm.

Hits Radio will be broadcast out of Manchester to the rest of the UK, offering a less London-centric alternative to the rest of the market.

Rising costs and the ongoing uncertainty that exists over the future direction of the UK economy in a post-Brexit world have led to caution and belt-tightening.

Forde will be responsible for leading UM’s growth plans to develop a future-facing media agency that meets the needs of its clients.

The antithesis of 90s lads’ mags, the aim of the new digital platform is to provide men in the UK with advice and inspiration making way for “the new masculinity”.