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.

The share of digital radio listening has increased by 11% to a new record of 58.5%, according to the latest Rajar results.

The festive season proved strong for the national breakfast market during the last quarter of 2019, with 11 of 17 stations recording a boost in listenership compared to Q3.

Nicklin will be responsible for leading the commercial growth of the group’s media line of business and will oversee the development of agency brands Amplifi, Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, and Vizeum.