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Goalhanger to expand TV and film footprint with IP development hire

Goalhanger to expand TV and film footprint with IP development hire

20 Aug 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The podcast company has hired a former talent agent as its new head of IP development, tasked with turning existing and in-development shows into big screen propositions.

The expertise trap: When being great at your job is no longer enough
The expertise trap: When being great at your job is no longer enough
31 Jul 2026 | David Clayton
Advertising Association names Waitrose CCO next president
Advertising Association names Waitrose CCO next president
14 Jul 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Caroline Davey takes up role as Barb CEO amid other promotions
Caroline Davey takes up role as Barb CEO amid other promotions
29 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Tom George steps down as Origin CEO
Tom George steps down as Origin CEO
19 May 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Barb names Caroline Baxter next CEO
Barb names Caroline Baxter next CEO
12 Mar 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Ross Sergeant joins GB News as chief revenue officer amid growth push

09 Mar 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The move comes after the right-wing free-to-air channel reported it grew revenue 66% to £26m in the year to May 2025, while annual losses fell 34% to £22m.

Unpacking agency employment decline and progress on gender and diversity efforts — with Lianre Robinson

02 Mar 2026 | Jack Benjamin

WACL and The Marketing Academy Foundation’s Lianre Robinson breaks down the latest IPA Census figures and what they mean for progress and regress within the advertising industry.

Ruth Cartwright on her new role, the gender gap and finding business opportunities

12 Feb 2026 | Ellie Hammonds

As Cartwright celebrates 100 days in her new role as managing director at Active International, she reveals her strategy on leadership, leveraging prospects and levelling the playing field.

Agency employment declines 6.8% as creative roles hollowed out

11 Feb 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The contraction comes amid a period of substantial consolidation of agency groups and supposed AI-driven cost-cutting efforts.

Channel 4 Sales plans to cut and outsource 51 sales operations roles

10 Feb 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The changes will impact Channel 4 Sales’ Account Management Hub, Campaign Operations, and Traffic teams.

Ross Sergeant to exit Allwyn

09 Jan 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Allwyn’s global media director will leave the multi-national lottery operator in March for new role.

Karen Eccles named as new Sky Media MD

10 Dec 2025 | James Longhurst

Sky have announced senior commercial moves in response to Priya Dogra moving to Channel 4 as CEO.

Justin Sampson to step down as Barb CEO

18 Nov 2025 | Jack Benjamin

Sampson intends to step down at an unspecified date next year. Barb has begun its search for a new chief executive.

Josh Krichefski joins PMG as EMEA President

15 Oct 2025 | Jack Benjamin

The ex-GroupM EMEA CEO joins PMG amid a global expansion effort.

Women won’t bounce back forever

14 Oct 2025 | Nicola Kemp

Breaking the toxic cycle of corporate cultures where women feel they must constantly prove themselves starts with honesty, writes Nicola Kemp.

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