Pioneering director of commercials for ITV who introduced Arthur, the Kattomeat cat, and Captain Birds Eye When ITV was launched in 1955, many people seized the opportunity to make programmes for the new television channel. But Roger Lambert, who has died aged 96, was a visionary director who saw the potential for a whole new industry in Britain – producing commercials for the small screen. When the BBC’s competitor began broadcasting in the London area on 22 September, one of the first advertisements to be seen by viewers in just 100,000 homes was made by Studio Lambert.

Melbourne’s street art is world-famous and highly competitive but these artists manage to make a living from their work More summer essentials Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Of the many reasons to visit Melbourne, the city’s street art is pretty high. Hosier Lane, a constantly evolving graffiti and paint-covered laneway in the CBD, has become a common background in Instagram posts from visitors around the world. But for all the colourful portraits, characters, abstract designs, anti-capitalist stencils and tags on display around the city, you’re also likely to spot government-commissioned murals, or walls spruiking[...]

Bank faces criticism over adverts saying people testing its services could ‘fabricate’ conditions for £45 a visit Barclays is facing criticism over adverts for paid “mystery shoppers” which suggested that people could pretend to be blind or deaf to test the services at the British bank’s high street branches. The bank hired market research firm Ipsos to carry out testing at branches. The Barclays-branded instructions said candidates for the roles would ideally be blind or deaf, but also suggested candidates could “fabricate” conditions if necessary, for £45 a visit, according to the Mail on Sunday (MoS).

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Meta elected three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White.

Publicis Groupe implemented cuts within its diversity, equity and inclusion teams.

Last year saw a push among European broadcasters to revamp their streaming (BVOD) services, most notably French broadcasters TF1 and M6 launching new BVOD offerings designed to boost their digital revenues. Entering the new year, further transitions are on the horizon, and UK-based Channel 5 looks set to be the next broadcaster in line for Read More