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Forecast: Sports fandom to generate £13bn a year for UK by 2034

The nation of passionate sports fans is estimated to generate £13 billion (€15.4bn) for the UK economy in 2034, according to research into the impact of the sporting ecosystem by Public First, commissioned by Sky. As more people than ever before tune into sports, a report titled Game Changing: How sport makes us happier, healthier […]

September 10, 2024

Infront, IPC partnership drives Paralympics exposure

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will deliver increased exposure for Para sports in Europe as Infront, the exclusive European media partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), looks to leverage a mix of traditional and innovative channels to reach a more diverse audience. By combining free-to-air, commercial, and pay-TV platforms with digital and social media […]

August 27, 2024

Snapchat rolls out new ad products

Snapchat has recently unveiled a range of product updates on its social media platform – from more expansive optimisation choices that drive lower-funnel conversions to new brand-specific ad formats that achieve cost-effective reach. “These new products and improvements offer partners compelling ways to reach the Snapchat audience,” the company wrote in a blog post. “And […]

August 15, 2024

Survey: 66% marketers plan to increase social media spend

According to Mediaocean’s upcoming 2024 H2 Market Report, social media, digital display/video and Connected TV (CTV) are still the fastest growing channels, seeing a steady increase in investment that matches consumer engagement and time spent. In H2 2024, 66 per cent of survey-takers said they are planning to increase social media spending, 64 per cent […]

August 13, 2024

Flashtalking enhances social media advertising

Flashtalking by Mediaocean, the independent platform for creative personalisation, orchestration, and intelligence, has announced the latest release of its enhanced Social Ads Manager, powered by Hypermode. This innovative solution is proven to streamline and optimise workflow across multiple social platforms. Marketers are seeing strong results from Flashtalking Social and efficiency gains from Hypermode. T-Mobile’s Senior […]

August 2, 2024

8 common mistakes to avoid in corporate event planning

Planning a corporate event can be a thrilling yet challenging endeavor. With numerous details to juggle, from logistics to guest experience, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, avoiding common pitfalls can significantly enhance the success of your event.  In this guide, we’ll explore eight prevalent mistakes that event planners often encounter and provide insights on […]

August 1, 2024

Channel 4, Ever Clean renew partnership

Channel 4 Sales, the social content partner for brands, is teaming up with cat litter brand Ever Clean to deliver a second season of digital-first series, Existential World of Cats, that aims to help cat-owners understand their pets. From now until July 29th, the series will feature across Channel 4’s Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook […]

July 5, 2024

Meta, UEFA share anti-piracy commitment

UEFA’s competitions are among the most popular sporting events in the world. Unless you are lucky enough to experience them at the stadium, live broadcasts by UEFA’s appointed media partners around the globe remain the best way to enjoy the games at home or in cafés and bars. Through the media rights to its competitions, […]

June 28, 2024By Colin Mann

UNESCO and media regulators form global regulation network

Media regulators from around the world gathered this week in Dubrovnik, Croatia at the invitation of UNESCO and Croatia. This meeting resulted in the creation of a global network of regulators, to be hosted by UNESCO, which will coordinate the international response to the challenges posed by digital platforms. “Faced with global platforms, we need […]

June 19, 2024

Research: 50% of teens feel anxious without smartphones

Half of teenagers aged 13-18 said they feel anxious when they do not have their smartphones with them, a survey commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize reveals. The online poll, conducted by Survation, surveyed 2,000 teenagers aged 13-18 asking them questions on a range of different issues affecting teenage lives. These topics […]

June 13, 2024