The awards feature 16 categories; the winners will be announced on 11 May at a ceremony in London.

As well as devising this publication’s rebranding as The Media Leader, Scaffardi has launched event brands such as Future of Audio Europe, the Future of Gaming and the Future of Media, as well as evolving The Future of Brands.

In brief: By his own admission, Elon Musk has driven the value down of Twitter to less than half of what he paid to acquire it last year.

TPA Digital CEO Wayne Blodwell and Good-Loop CEO Amy Williams discuss the opportunities and challenges in moving to the frenetic American media environment.

In brief: Radioplayer has appointed Yann Legarson as its new CEO as founder Michael Hill exits the organisation.

In brief: WPP has acquired Goat, the international influencer marketing agency.

In brief: Netflix has has 40 games due to launch this year, with another 70 in development with its partners, the streaming giant has announced,

Advertising legend Sir John Hegarty speaks to Omar Oakes in the first of a two-part interview.

In brief: Domino’s has renewed its sponsorship of ITV’s streaming platform following the launch of ITVX in December in a two-year deal struck by Havas Media Group UK.

In brief: ITV has hired Film & TV Charity CEO Alex Pumfrey as director of strategic partnerships.