The worst performing title was – perhaps surprisingly – the second most popular paper, the Sun. The red top was down -5%, dropping 68,000 copies on April.

A 2016 study examining the way US media buying deals were conducted revealed a culture in which “non-transparent” business practices were the norm. Three years on, experts discuss what has changed, and what still needs to be done.

Kirk will work alongside managing partners Sannah Rogers and Jon Stevens and head of investment, David Mulrenan.

UK advertising is forecast to increase to £21.8bn in 2019, however, the rate of growth has slowed and is predicted to reach 6.1% for 2019, down from 7.8% in 2018.

OMG’s marketing agency Hearts & Science has hired Carlos Fitzpatrick and Sonia Cunningham, as executive planning director and head of AV, respectively.

Following a string of disappointing results in March, television revenues – as estimated by UK media agencies – performed much better in April.

MacCallum is currently UK chief executive at WPP’s M/SIX, and he replaces Stuart Taylor, who retires next month.

Four top brands will be looking for innovative ideas and solutions to marketing and brand headaches in a series of live challenges at MAD//Picnic on 10 July at The Old Truman Brewery.

The industry veteran, who co-founded Manning Gottlieb Media (MGM) in 1990, will write monthly discussing on some of the biggest issues facing media and advertising.

It has been a great week for radio, but threats still lurk on the horizon. Here is our view on the main issues facing the sector.