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Monday, 29 May, 2023

Artificial intelligence
WPP teams up with Nvidia to use generative AI in advertising
Technology platform will drastically speed up production of bespoke content for clients
Monday, 29 May, 2023

Phone hacking
Prince Harry takes on Fleet Street over phone hacking
New round of lawsuits brings scandal back to fore and poses fresh financial risks for tabloid media groups
Saturday, 27 May, 2023

Sky PLC
Sky to cut hundreds of jobs in shift from satellite TV
Move follows sweeping restructuring plans announced by rivals including BT and Vodafone
Friday, 26 May, 2023

BBC
Stalwart of Welsh arts to be appointed as BBC acting chair
Government prepares to name Dame Elan Closs Stephens as head of broadcaster’s board
Friday, 19 May, 2023

Twitter Inc
Twitter no longer ‘high risk’ after new chief hired, says top ad group
WPP-owned GroupM removed designation of platform after appointment of Linda Yaccarino
Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Future PLC
UK publisher Future warns drop in readers and ads will hit full-year results
Interim pre-tax profits at magazine and digital media group fall almost a fifth
Wednesday, 17 May, 2023

UK politics & policy
UK creative industries promised 1mn jobs boost by 2030
Culture minister Lucy Frazer lays out ambition to add £50bn in value to sector by 2030
Tuesday, 16 May, 2023

Netflix Inc
Netflix alerts telecoms groups over looming account-sharing crackdown
Streaming service braced for potential outcry against move to stop customers from giving passwords to family and friends
Monday, 15 May, 2023

Vice Media Inc
Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection ahead of sale
Struggling group agrees to sell to consortium that includes Soros Fund Management and Fortress
Saturday, 13 May, 2023

News in-depthEurovision
‘It puts us on the world stage’: Liverpool hopes for Eurovision economic boost
UK city expects international song contest to be a financial success as it stands in for last year’s winner Ukraine
Thursday, 11 May, 2023

BBC
BBC review finds outgoing chair Richard Sharp breached code of practice
Committee rules ‘relevant declarations’ should have been made in Boris Johnson loan row
Thursday, 11 May, 2023

ITV PLC
ITV warns of further drop in advertising revenues
Brands are tightening budgets amid economic slowdown and cost of living crisis, UK broadcaster says
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Artificial intelligence
AI has potential to be ‘destructive’ to journalism, media tycoon Diller warns
IAC chief says he is willing to ‘change copyright law if necessary’
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Media
Saudi-backed group explores launch of English news channel to rival Al Jazeera
Gulf kingdom aims to expand its media influence around the world
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Executive Pay
Does it pay for British executives to move to the US?
Fears grow among boards that constraints on wages will damage UK-based companies
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

Media
GB News broke broadcasting rules over Covid claims, regulator says
TV channel accepts it breached code in interview with US author Naomi Wolf
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

Streaming services
Global task force established to tackle online sports piracy
Group will work with Interpol and Europol to crack down on illegal streaming of sporting events
Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Reach PLC
UK media group Reach blames Facebook changes for sales decline
Publisher of Mirror and Express says traffic went down after social media site shifted towards video content
Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

Media
UK-listed Videndum issues profit warning as US screenwriters strike
Shares in FTSE 250 company fall 10% on Tuesday after pause in production of popular shows hits equipment supplier
Friday, 28 April, 2023

BBC
BBC chair Sharp quits over Johnson loan row
Investigation finds he breached rules after failing to declare a role in guarantee to former PM
Friday, 28 April, 2023

News in-depthBBC
BBC chair falls on sword after position becomes untenable
Official report into Richard Sharp’s appointment to broadcaster makes pointed criticisms
Thursday, 27 April, 2023

BBC
Concerns among BBC board add to pressure on Sharp to resign as chair
Top body said to view situation as increasingly difficult, with result of investigation set to come out on Friday
Thursday, 27 April, 2023

BBC
BBC faces tough competition in digital marketplace, say MPs
Uncertainty over funding and regulation limits broadcaster’s ability to compete, warns public accounts committee
Thursday, 27 April, 2023

Vodafone Group PLC
Vodafone appoints finance head Margherita Della Valle as permanent CEO
Appointment comes as British telecoms group faces questions over its long-term strategy
Thursday, 27 April, 2023

WPP PLC
AI use in advertising an ‘opportunity’ not a threat, says WPP chief
World’s largest advertising group already uses the technology in some areas