The transaction, which is pending approval, will create a formidable content distribution leader across mobile, video and broadband platforms as AT&T gains access to DirecTV’s 40 million subscribers.

Tracy’s appointment comes as Rob Horler, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Northern Europe, takes on additional responsibilities of overseeing the development of Dentsu Aegis’s iProspect, Carat Enterprise and Data2Decisions brands.

As Rajar announces the latest radio listening figures, Newsline presents industry reaction to the results, with opinion and analysis from Ipsos MediaCT and Carat UK.

MacLachlan, who joins Fetch from mobile technology agency Red Ant, has previously worked with clients including eBay, Skype and Groupon.

In addition to its current portfolio of Sky channels, Virgin Media will also offer its TV customers Sky Sports 3 HD, Sky Sports 4 HD, and Sky Sports F1 HD, with Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD to follow.

Only four daily titles managed to record any growth in the latest ABC results showing circulation figures for the national newspapers as the London Free Press sees good yearly growth.

BT’s investment in fibre optic saw 1.3 million more premises taking fibre this year, almost doubling the number of homes and businesses now connected, as it reports strong financial results.

Thought to run on Android software, the device is being compared to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and will hit shelves by the end of the year.

Customers will be able to watch Now TV on the PS4 from this summer with Sky Go becoming available later this year.

The latest Advertising Association/Warc Expenditure Report forecasts predict growth of 5.5% in 2014 and 6.5% in 2015, taking UK adspend past £20 billion for the first time in 2015.