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In an excerpt from a new book on the media’s role in the general election, Julian Petley asks whether the way Ofcom has addressed criticisms of its policy of allowing politicians to present on GB News augurs badly for how the channel will cover the vote.

This year’s Media Lions received 1,888 entries, from which 60 Lions were awarded by the jury. Jem Lloyd-Williams, CEO of Mindshare UK and one of the judges, discusses some of the key trends. 

In response to research that found marketers are still hesitant about CTV, Next Episode argues that there is a myriad of opportunities as the medium is poised for further growth.

While the summer of sport may increase the chance of reaching consumers at scale, it also increases the chances of unsuitable placements or wasted spend.

With a new government on the way, we must show that when the industry is called to act, it can do so successfully — this is where the Online Advertising Taskforce comes in. 

As consumers are found to increasingly avoid the news, Snoddy examines what is behind this and what needs to change to reverse the tide.

WPP CEO Mark Read has scored a big interview at Cannes — Elon Musk. Given that Musk ‘hates’ advertising and has been a terrible owner of Twitter, Read owes it to this industry to ask him tough questions.

The UK’s major parties have taken different social media strategies in the lead-up to what some have called the first ‘TikTok election’.  Let’s unpack their approaches.

If we want to play our part in not only preserving the planet but our industry too, we have to use our powers to bring about change.

As the Euros kick off, OOH provides a high-reach opportunity for brands. With group-stage matches starting between 5pm and 8pm, this is a crucial time that brands can utilise to target those on their merry way to the pub.