September was a good month for ITV, with revenues bucking the downward trend seen by its rivals (up 4.9% year on year).

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In the dailies market, the Guardian grew its print circulation 1.7% PoP to 130,500, beaten only by the Financial Times, which grew 3.8% to just over 169,000.

The recent “underwhelming performance” of marketing budgets continued during the third quarter, with UK businesses recording a slim reduction in spending availability according to the Q3 IPA Bellwether report.

An “underlying tone of hesitancy” dominates UK business decisions, according to the Q3 IPA Bellwether report.

Diageo has teamed up with marketing and advertising conference MAD//Fest London to launch a search for start-ups who can deliver innovative experiences across its portfolio of drinks brands at MAD//Fest London on 13-14 Nov.

With new technologies like 5G on their way, improved augmented reality and simplified payment processes, brands are being urged to think harder about their social shopping strategies to ensure they maximise their spend.

JCDecaux and Facebook are advocating a “two screen future” to help marketers balance their long- and short-term goals.

Social media is expected to claim a 13% share of global adspend this year and overtake print for the first time, according to Zenith’s latest Advertising Expenditure Forecasts. Here, industry experts digest the findings.

August was tough month for TV revenues, with only ITV breakfast bucking the year on year decline, according to agency estimates (up by 3.5% to £4.1m).