Facebook is launching an app via the Google Play Store that will allow users to sell the tech giant data on how they use other apps. "The Guardian" points out this is happening at the same time that Apple is moving away from gathering data and making a more principled stand on protecting user privacy.

More evidence that tv advertising is under strain: a near 1% drop in advertising and sponsorships has seen revenue for Channel 4 fall below the GBP1bn mark for the first time, "Campaign" reveals.

M&C Saatchi and the7stars are forming a partnership to help brands align their creative and media strategies. "Campaign" reveals that the new unit will be called M&C7.

The News Media Alliance has released figures that show Google makes nearly as much out of US news sites as the entire news industry generates online itself. "The Guardian" reveals that the research shows Google made $4.7bn from news sites last year, most through them advertising in its search engine. The entire news industry in the US generates $5.1bn per year.

The BBC has announced it will scrap free tv licences for all pensioners over age 75, unless they receive pension credit, "The Independent" reports.

Gambling business William Hill is calling a creative review, "Campaign" reveals. Bark & Bite has been the incumbent for seven years. Last month the bookmaker switched its media account from Dentsu's Vizeum to WPPs Wavemaker.

Amazon has beaten off stiff competition from Apple and Google to be crowned the world's most valuable brand in today's Brand Z rankings released by Kantar, "Marketing Week" reveals.

London & Partners figures released at the start of the London Tech Week show that the capital is the world's top source for foreign investment in tech firms outside the investor's domestic market, Netimperative reports.

Atomic London has been picked by Virgin Experience Days to be its creative lead agency ahead of a major television campaign scheduled for later this year, "Campaign? reports.

The England vs Scotland Women's World Cup opening game on Sunday night set a new UK record by attracting 4.6m viewers. "The Guardian" points out that this dwarves the half a million viewers tuning into England's games in the Cricket World Cup. However, it should be pointed out these are on pay tv, while the Women's World Cup is on terrestrial tv and involved two domestic sides.