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Google’s Matt Brittin claimed that in 80% of cases YouTube ads were far more effective than TV ads in driving sales.
Google’s Matt Brittin claimed that in 80% of cases YouTube ads were far more effective than TV ads in driving sales. Photograph: Alamy

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Google claims YouTube ads are more effective than TV
Television industry reacts angrily to report suggesting that in 80% of cases adverts on video website are better in driving sales

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BBC Radio 1 to ditch overseas acts for more homegrown talent
UK artists to get stronger showing on station after government criticism for lack of distinctiveness as current 15-strong ‘A-list’ includes nine acts from abroad

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
‘Celebrity threesome’ injunction extended. P4
John Whittingdale’s free visit to lapdancing club revealed. P6
BBC Radio 1 to play more homegrown talent. P11
Judi Dench to appear in Countryfile’s Shakespeare special. P14
Obituary: Drop the Dead Donkey actor David Swift. P35
When is a massive TV too big? G2 P2
Pass notes: Sir Martin Sorrell. G2 P3

Daily Telegraph
‘Celebrity threesome’ injunction extended. P2
Mumbling leaves the BBC lost for words. P9
Shane Watson: What the size of your TV says about you. P16
Obituary: proprietor’s son and former Telegraph science supremo Viscount Camrose. P29
EU takes Google to task over Android. Business P1

Financial Times
Google and Brussels prepare for battle over Android. P5
Editorial: Google and the art of monopoly maintenance. P10
Lex: Netflix may find zeitgeist is fickle. P14
Publicis buoyant as it eclipses sales forecast. P16
Verizon leads the crowded race for Yahoo. P18
Amazon and Netflix lock horns in battle for the living room. P19

The Times
John Whittingdale’s free visit to lapdancing club revealed. P19
Celebrity injunction goes to supreme court. P19
Cards start to stack against Netflix. P36-37
Guardian staff fury at Alan Rusbridger’s return. P40
Are we right to be snobbish about large flatscreen TVs? Times2 P2-3

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John Whittingdale under fire over ‘official’ visit to lapdance club. P1,4
Officials on trial in Turkey over journalist’s murder. P2
Culture secretary undermining the BBC, says Maria Eagle. P4
Senior executive admits BBC is still struggling to solve ‘mumbling’ problem. P11
BBC reveals its formula to let Adele span youth and middle-aged stations. P11
Poldark composer admits producers originally thought Aidan Turner wasn’t good looking enough. P15
Sky accused of discrimination for lack of on-demand subtitles. P17
Celebrity takes injunction to supreme court. P21
Press freedom in Japan under grave threat, says UN expert. P25

The New Day
Dame Judi Dench on Countryfile to honour Bard’s anniversary. P7
Loose Women star Saira Khan loathes Katie Hopkins’ ‘vile views’. P19

Wall Street Journal
EU to charge Google over apps. B1
Yahoo posts a loss as revenue falls 11%. B2

Daily Mail
Correction: Hacked Off has not directly funded Byline. P2
Sarah Vine on disdain for large flatscreen TVs. P15
Diary: BBC Shakespeare season includes six-part Ben Elton comedy. P17
John Whittingdale’s free visit to lapdancing club revealed. P18
Flatscreen TVs blamed for BBC mumbling problems. P21

Daily Express
Dame Judi Dench on Countryfile to honour Bard’s anniversary. P7

The Sun
Britain’s Got Talent star ‘ripped off Paul Daniels trick’. P3
BBC: we can’t stop the mumbles. P3
Celebrity injunction goes to supreme court. P4
Age UK rapped after Sun revealed it was paid to back pricey fuel deals. P6
John Whittingdale’s free visit to lapdancing club revealed. P19
Jamie East: Why every home should have a big TV. P26
Why Game of Thrones is a must-watch. P28-29
EastEnders’ Kat and Alfie Moon to feature in spin-off series. P33
The Island with Bear Grylls sets record as sweariest eaver British TV show. P33

Daily Mirror
Top Gear to avoid clashing with Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals. P3
Dame Judi Dench on Countryfile to honour Shakespeare anniversary. P3
Classic TV wildlife show to have its first run in colour. P4
BBC is happy to call a halt to muttering. P23

Daily Star
Sexbox duo net fortune. P3
BBC must fight to make shows we all want to see, says Charlotte Moore. P9
Harry Enfield stars as Prince Charles in wacky TV spoof The Windsors. P35

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