2019 was a mixed bag for the home interest titles – and although the majority of the market was down, 15 titles recorded circulation growth.

Freebie Stylist, the flagship title of the Stylist Group, held steady at 403,900, as did Conde Nast’s Vogue (192,200), Tatler (79,100) and Hearst’s Harper’s Bazaar (116,400).

The women’s weeklies market is in terminal decline with all titles recording both period-on-period and year-on-year declines for two consecutive quarters.

Despite Christmas usually giving the TV listings market a festive boost, only two titles recorded any growth in the final six months of 2019 – while every title was down year-on-year.

Indy agency The Specialist Works has hired Kevin Kirby as group online media director as part of ongoing changes to the group management structure of the business.

Research and strategy consultancy MTM has announced that managing partner and co-founder Jon Watts will be stepping back from everyday involvement in the company.

Indy agency Great State has appointed Jinny Mitchell-Kent as its first chief operating officer, strengthening the agency’s management team.

The winners of the 2020 Mediatel Media Research Awards are to be announced later today during a prestigious ceremony at central London’s Banking Hall.

Rajar’s report for Q4 2019 overall illustrates a radio sector which remains in rude health. Here, industry experts outline their key takeouts.

Continuing to top Rajar’s league table in terms of weekly reach is Total Global Radio (UK) with a healthy 23.2m listeners – although the group continues to experience a decline.