Mobile phone networks should not block adverts, says EU

Regulatory body Berec issues guidelines that could benefit publishers struggling with commercial effects of ad-blocking

ISPs that restrict porn or block ads could be breaking EU guidelines

Sky, BT, TalkTalk and O2, which block access to adult content, could be affected – even if customers opt in

WPP’s profits rise 10% but UK growth slows over Brexit worries

Sir Martin Sorrell’s group says British advertisers held back spending in the first half of the year – but says there could be signs of a ‘post-Brexit vote recovery’

TalkSport owner hit by Brexit ad slowdown but scores with Euro 2016

Wireless Group boosted by football contest but profits fall after losses from launch of digital stations

BBC sells music rights to Luther, Doctor Who and Wolf Hall

Music publisher BMG says it is honoured to be entrusted with hit shows’ theme tunes and incidental music

Six qualities of a thoroughly modern marketer

With brand identity becoming increasingly complex, chief marketing officers are more important than ever. What habits should they try to develop?

Johnston Press reviews Sky TV ad sales deal over fears of losing advertisers

Regional newspaper publisher has three-year deal with Sky to sell targeted TV ad slots to clients using pay-TV company’s AdSmart product

Africa calling: mobile phone revolution to transform democracies

Explosive growth in mobile broadband use across the continent is improving transparency and giving a voice to citizens

Mad Women: why there’s still a lack of female bosses in advertising

Jane Maas, the author of a new book on women in advertising, says her gender is close to where it was in the 60s: but is it down to discrimination, or choice?

It is not enough for directors to resign over sexism. Business must change

The departure of Saatchi & Saatchi’s Kevin Roberts after his complacent and misguided interview leaves gender bias in corporate life unaffected

Is Britain doomed? How newspapers reacted to the interest rate cut

Bank of England governor Mark Carney takes centre stage as the national press speculates on the virtues and vices of his post-Brexit measures

Saatchi & Saatchi boss resigns amid sexism row

Kevin Roberts had been put on leave last week after denying gender bias in the advertising world

The Guardian view on women lacking ambition: don’t blame them, Kevin Roberts

Editorial: The Saatchi & Saatchi boss has been sent on leave after claiming that women in advertising prefer to do a good job rather than get to the top. He needs to join the real world