The House of Lords' Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies is looking for evidence for an inquiry on how big tech and advertising targeting could be influencing political campaigning and elections in the UK, "Campaign" reports.

In a sign that this summer offers a less positive outlook than last year, when ITV was showing the World Cup, the broadcaster has dropped late booking fees, "Campaign" writes. The site points out the broadcaster has the Rugby World Cup to look forward to this autumn.

If you're wondering what adland thinks of Boris Johnson as the new Prime Minister, Mediatel is the place to head. It has asked several leading lights in the industry who seem to agree that at the very least, Boris offers a little less uncertainty and most definitely more personal optimism than the industry has had for the past two years under Theresa May.

The "loot" boxes and special packs that gamers can win or buy are not currently regulated because they are not considered as gambling, the Gambling Commission has told a group of MPs. However, as the BBC points out, the packs are usually bought or won without a player knowing what is inside.

Premier League football clubs set a new record last season for shirt sponsorships by bringing in just under GBP350m between them, "The Drum" reports. However, the riches are not evenly spread with Manchester United in pole position with a deal worth GBP64m and Brighton, in last place, earning GBP1.5m.

Fifty years on from humans walking on the moon, Taboola has conducted research into the popularity of astronauts and missions. According to Netimperative, the most popular astronaut is understandably Neil Armstrong, but perhaps more surprisingly, two female astronauts get the most social activity.

With growth of 4.8% in the first half of the year, Arthur Sadoun is naming the UK as Publicis Groupe's most important growth engine, "Campaign" reports.

Following a recommendation in the Cairncross Review, the Government has launched a GBP2m fund to help local media develop innovative ways to provide public interest reporting, "Press Gazette" reveals.

Paddy Power's "Save Our Shirt" campaign has moved north of the border to Motherwell. "Campaign" reveals that just as with Huddersfield, the betting brand is sponsoring the Scottish club's shirt without putting its logo on the chest.

Supermarket sales are down for the first time in three years as the success of last year's hot summer and World Cup fades, "Sky News" reports.