The hit record Despacito and the success of tv series "American Gods" and "13 Reasons Why" have given first-half profits a boost at Bertelsmann. The German publisher co-owns Penguin Random House, which has published several novels which have turned into hit tv shows as well as the second book from "The Girl On The Train" author Paul Hawkins.

High street coffee chain Costa has appointed Lida to devise and handle it global loyalty strategy. Lida won a four-way pitch managed by AAR, "Campaign" reports.

The ASA has confirmed that it will investigate the bookmaker Paddy Power for its ad regarding the McGregor vs Mayweather fight, in which it joked that it "Always bets on black." "Marketing Week" says the ad has led to many complaints, which the regulator now says it will investigate.

High street department store chain Debenhams is parting ways with JWT after 8 years. The agency has taken part in a recent repitch for the business. But, "Campaign" reveals, the store has announced the agency will not be progressing to the next stage. Karmarama, Mother, Portas and Mcgarrybowen have all been short listed in a process that is expected to end in October.

"The Guardian" has announced the formation of a not-for-profit organisation that will foster good-quality, independent journalism in the US. The paper's owners, The Scott Trust, will raise funds so theguardian.org can put $1m in to worthwhile projects, "Press Gazette" reports.

Radio may not always get a lot of attention in digital media circles, but eMarketer is talking up its growth in Western Europe, particularly as deals with car brands -- most recently Audi -- extend the reach of digital radio services such as RadioPlayer from online to the car and mobile phone.