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John Lewis and Apple have embraced the best of both physical and virtual retail, combining on and offline to profitable effect says News International’s Abba Newbery. And the newspaper market is doing the same – offering a great physical experience backed up by a complementary online engagement.

Jonathan Wall has been appointed as Controller of BBC Radio 5 live and 5 live sports extra. Based at MediaCityUK, Wall takes up the post immediately, having worked as Acting Controller of the station.

Food was on the tips of everyone’s lips yesterday teatime, as the UK’s top broadcasters scrambled to finally uncover the truth surrounding the mechanically reclaimed horse meat that’s been liberally littered in our diets.

The Future Foundation’s Richard Nicholls has been tracking a number of trends that have charted the rise of consumer empowerment – and his findings show evidence of a ‘hyper-individual’; a powerful consumer living in the cloud, super-charged and regaining control in the market place.

BARB figures show that UK TV viewing remains above 4 hours a day for third consecutive year – as mobile devices account for just 1.2% of total viewing.

RDA Holding has filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York this week under an agreement that will result in converting approximately $465 million of secured notes to equity.

Last year Greg Grimmer had to pretend to be a plumber to mask his allegiance to advertising – but this year, as Ad Week finally comes to the UK – with Media Playground a partner event – he wants us to stand proud and finally celebrate his beloved industry.

Thursday night saw the usually unflappable power of the soaps take an ego hit as some viewers turned their backs on the latest dramatic developments. Could it be that the unbalanced emotional state known as ‘love’ stole television’s thunder?First up though was a rival soap from the Northern territories. The complexities of small town romancin’… Continue reading TV Overnights: Thursday’s telly fails to contend with real human interaction

Today’s ABC release, for the July to December 2012 period, charts the continuing downward trend for the consumer magazine print market, with just a few exceptions.

ITV’s soaps attracted the big numbers early on Wednesday evening with the later prime time offerings resulting in some slim pickings.