In a frank press conference at Cannes Lions, jury chair and GroupM CEO Christian Juhl sharply criticised media agencies for lower quality awards entries at Cannes.

Interview: The Brandtech Group founder talks to The Media Leader about mega networking, why the industry is failing to grasp the implications of artificial intelligence, and his latest acquisitions.

Interview: The World Media Group CEO admits she doesn’t ‘need’ to network but admits Cannes Lions’ biggest draw is the chance to network. So why’s she making a rare appearance this year?

Cannes Lions interview: Future’s new CEO is keen to build things, having built two ‘new media’ start-ups and inherited a business known for a flurry of acquisitions. But Cannes Lions, for this media owner boss, is seen as more of a chance to sell than be inspired.

Interview: Sir Martin Sorrell is certain Cannes Lions still matters, but will be attended by fewer clients and even more tech companies during this challenging year for advertising.

In brief: All supporters of the industry’s climate action initiative Ad Net Zero supporters are now required to publicly declare a “science-based net zero target”.

In brief: ITV has confirmed that it is “actively exploring” an acquisition for production company All3Media, the maker of popular shows Fleabag and The Traitors.

Actor Idris Elba and Miroma Group founder Marc Boyan have launched a global marketing and content business, nearly a year after the pair hatched a shock plan to buy Channel 4. 

The Channel 4 brand is a “companion” to guide viewers through a world of limitless video content.

Ofcom’s proposals to increase the amount of ads that ITV and Channel 4 can broadcast will cost £180m a year in ad revenue for non-public service broadcasters and hit niche channels hardest, according to research by multi-channel broadcasters.