Ofcom's Chief Executive, Sharon White, has announced she is stepping down from the role to become the next Chair of the John Lewis retail group, Press Gazette writes.

Mediatel is reporting on Channel 4's new VOD advertising service that, from the autumn, will allow brands to use their own data to create their own audience segments that can be reached via streamed shows.

A report from Dunnhumby Media suggests the UK retailer could collectively be earning GBP1.7bn per year more by opening up their sites to advertising, Mobile Marketing reports.

Facebook has confirmed it has banned Huawei from pre-installing its apps on the Chinese phone maker's handsets. "The Mirror" reveals that customers can still download Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, but they will no longer be pre-installed.

Frances Ralston-Good will leave her role as chief executive at Omnicom's Hearts & Science to join WPP rival, MediaCom. "Campaign" reveals that the exact role she will take up is yet to be announced.

Dentsu Aegis Network's media agency, Dentsu X, has been working in the UK for the past 18 months since winning JLR, but now, "Campaign" reveals, it will have three sister agencies brought under its roof. Mobile shop Fetch, digital agency 360i and social agency ICUC will all be brought into the new agency and their individual brand names will be dropped.

"The Drum" is reporting that many agencies and influencers are complaining organic reach on Instagram appears to have gone down recently. Instagram is saying there has not been an algorithm change and so exactly what is holding back reach remains a mystery.

The News Media Association is urging the ICO to reconsider plans that would mean all information sites need to use robust technology to check the ages of visitors. "Press Gazette" points out that the NMA believes this will curtail what data they can collect on visitors and seriously hamper their efforts to monetise quality content.

Adland has its first major example of an influencer being officially investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority who, until now, has just written a warning letter to influencers who do not put an #ad on paid-for posts. "The Guardian" reports that Sophie Hinchliffe, known as "Mrs Hinch", is being formerly investigated for not flagging up P&G sponsored posts.

Channel 4 will broadcast a live leadership debate between the MPs vying to become the next Conservative party leader and, hence, Prime Minister. "Press Gazette" reveals the show will air on Sunday June 16th at 6.30pm.