Independent goes online only as newspaper shuts down

The Independent and Independent on Sunday newspapers in the UK are to cease publication and go online only, in the starkest sign yet of the pressure on the print industry. In a statement, owners ESI Media said The Independent, launched in 1986, would become “the...

BBC Three to go online-only

BBC Three will go online-only in February next year, with the broadcaster accepting that long-term future of broadcasting “seems likely to be online”. The move will see the youth-focused channel taken off air on terrestrial UK TV, a change that could lead to a...

UK Govt. offers top firms free cyber ‘health check’

A Cyber Governance Health Check has been launched by Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey this week, aimed at helping the UK’s biggest companies defend themselves against cyber attacks. The UK’s 350 largest businesses – FTSE 350 firms – are being urged to...

Video viewability still issue for UK advertisers

Media quality in video advertising remains a challenge for online advertisers in the UK, according to a new report. Integral Ad Science, the leader in quantifying digital media quality, today releases its UK Media Quality Report for Q3 2015. The latest findings show...

Google takes display ads to London’s billboards

Google is bringing DoubleClick to billboard ads for the first time, a move that could revolutionise outdoor advertising. In a new test, Google’s advertising technology is currently powering outdoor billboards in some of London’s most high-traffic areas. The search...

No breakthrough for the smart home market in the UK

Despite the growth in smart home devices, the Uk is lagging behind key rival markets in adopting this new technology, according to new research. According to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook, the five largest markets for smart home technology are currently the United...