Continuing the narrative of decline in the women’s weeklies market, the latest ABC circulation figures for the first half of 2019 did not paint a pretty picture.

The Economist remains the UK’s best-selling news and current affairs title according to the latest ABC figures – holding steady with its circulation, despite a price rise in March.

Hearst’s Men’s Health magazine now leads the men’s lifestyle market, following the death of freebie mag ShortList late last year.

Mediatel Events has launched its first conference exploring the challenges and opportunities audio presents advertisers, agencies, and those in the radio business.

According to the latest UK agency estimates, ITV saw its revenues fall -20.8% year-on-year (YoY) in June, bringing its total down to £92.4m from £117m last year.

Today the 2020 Mediatel Media Research Awards has opened for entries, with media owners, industry bodies, researchers and agencies invited to enter their projects for consideration.

Rajar’s latest report presents some great news for commercial radio. Here are the key take-outs, with views from industry experts.

Digital radio has seen a marginal drop in its share of listening since the first quarter of the year, but still claims 56% as the popularity of smart speakers and online listening grows.

Commercial radio has recorded a strong set of results for Q2, while Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 slot begins to see its reach fall. Plus: the London market recovers from a poor start to the year.

Commercial radio has once again smashed its own record and achieved its highest ever weekly reach. Meanwhile, BBC stations take a hit.