News diary 12-18 January: Reuters media trends report, Scottish Budget, Australian Open
A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda this week, from the team at Foresight News.
Bypwfree
Named: 50 ‘experts’ and linked brands publishers should treat with caution
Experts and brands associated with more than 1,000 likely faked stories.
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UK publishers report surprise growth in online display advertising revenue
Display advertising revenue grew among some surveyed AOP members in Q3 2025.
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Stylist editorial boss Lisa Smosarski promoted to MD
Memberships, B2B insights and brand partnerships seen as key growth areas.
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LBC owner Global buys Gary Neville sports podcast company
Global deal follows launch of Global Studios for video and podcasts in October.
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DC Thomson reports flat revenue but growing profit
Publisher of The Press and Journal, Stylist and Beano says it has remained resilient.
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Alex Mahon and Charlotte Moore among media figures honoured by the King
Two broadcast bosses, BBC camerapeople, Bauer news editor and newspaper volunteers recognised.
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Twice national newspaper editor Bill Hagerty dies aged 86
Hagerty was editor of two national Sunday papers.
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