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The X Factor: returns to ITV

Does The X Factor still have it?

ITV's 'The X Factor' returned at the weekend with a peak audience of 10.3 million viewers. Media Week asks two media buyers "does the talent show still have 'it'?"

Sir Martin Sorrell: WPP chief says group is focusing on the consumer category

Havas or Dentsu tie-up for WPP a 'figment' of the imagination, says Sorrell

WPP's Sir Martin Sorrell dismissed rumours that the group is looking to buy either Havas or Dentsu as complete "speculation" and a "figment" of the imagination, in an interview with CNBC.

TalkSport: GoSkippy Insurance to sponsor radio station's traffic and travel updates

TalkSport signs six-figure deal with GoSkippy Insurance

UTV Media's TalkSport has signed up the insurance broker GoSkippy Insurance in a significant six-figure deal to sponsor all of the radio station's traffic and travel updates.

Berty Squiggles: Dennis Publishing's debut title in the children's magazine market

Dennis launches kids' magazine

Dennis Publishing, the independent publisher of titles such as The Week, is breaking into the children's market for the first time with the launch of Berty Squiggles, a kids' colouring and activity magazine.

Autoglass: ad by Radioville named the most effective for first half of 2013

Autoglass tops RAB rankings for most effective ad

The Autoglass campaign by Radioville was the most effective ad as tested by the Radio Advertising Bureau in the first half of 2013.

MTV: unveils online Catfish-themed prank

MTV launches online prank campaign

MTV UK has launched an online prank campaign that tricks viewers into thinking they are chatting live in a webcam forum to people from the latest series of 'Catfish'.

Payday loans: council leader wants regulators to make a clear decision on advertising

Council leader calls for regulators to make a 'clear decision' on payday ads

Regulators need to make a "clear decision" on payday loan ads to protect people from borrowing at extortionate interest rates, the council leader for Cheshire East has urged.

Huffington Post: HuffPost Live streaming network to expand its global coverage

The Huffington Post expands global coverage with WorldPost

HuffPost Live, The Huffington Post's live-streaming network, is expanding its global coverage with the launch of WorldPost, a new editorial element.

Facebook: forced to pay out $20 million

Facebook to pay out $20 million in privacy settlement

Facebook will pay out $20 million in a settlement over a privacy battle about users "likes" being used as endorsements for sponsored ads without their permission.

Facebook: UK ad revenues expected to top £300m

Facebook UK ad revenues tipped to exceed £300m in 2013

Facebook UK is set to generate more than £300 million in ad revenues this year, up more than a third on 2012, according to upwardly revised forecasts following better than expected results in Q2.

Facebook: UK ad revenues expected to top £300m

Facebook UK ad revenues tipped to exceed £300m in 2013

Facebook UK is set to generate more than £300 million in ad revenues this year, up more than a third on 2012, according to upwardly revised forecasts following better than expected results in Q2.

Metro: launches a Twitter campaign

Metro asks readers to share experiences of city living on Twitter

Metro has launched a campaign to encourage readers to share their best and worst experiences of living in a city in a push to drive the paper's digital audience.

Kindle Fire: Amazon is expanding its mobile ad offering to app developers

Amazon expands mobile ad offering to app developers

Amazon has boosted its mobile ad offering by opening up its Amazon Associates scheme to developers, allowing them to earn a percentage of sales on products advertised on their mobile apps.

Kindle Fire: Amazon is expanding its mobile ad offering to app developers

Amazon expands mobile ad offering to app developers

Amazon has boosted its mobile ad offering by opening up its Amazon Associates scheme to developers, allowing them to earn a percentage of sales on products advertised on their mobile apps.

Hollyoaks: was censured for this violent fight scene

Ofcom launches investigation following violent Hollyoaks scene

Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator, has launched an investigation into violence in pre-watershed programs after censuring Hollyoaks for showing a character being "violently" killed by a speeding train.

Estée Lauder: The Beauty of Night site encourages women to discuss their nightly skin-care regimes

Estée Lauder connects women around the world through digital

Estée Lauder has launched a social campaign that encourages women to share messages about their night-time rituals to promote the luxury beauty company's Advanced Night Repair serum.

Nissan: a screen shot of the new US ad for the Versa Note

Nissan launches ad to promote Versa Note

Nissan has launched a new US ad to showcase how its new Versa Note hatchback can open the door to adventure.

BMW i3 electric car: BMWi Genius will answer customer queries

BMW launches 24-hour artificial intelligence Q&A service

BMW has launched an artificial intelligence service that answers customer's questions around the clock without the need for a dealer, to promote the manufacturer's new i3 electric car.

Payday loans: Advertising Association cricises councils' ad bans

Advertising Association criticises local councils' payday ad bans

The Advertising Association has criticised local authorities for making moves to ban payday loan companies such as Wonga from advertising on billboards, after it emerged two more councils are considering doing so.

Grace Gao: model photographed by David Bailey for latest Karen Millen campaign

Karen Millen partners with David Bailey

Fashion retailer Karen Millen has partnered with the British photographer David Bailey to launch a campaign that aims to highlight the brand's evolution as it seeks to expand further into international markets.