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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star hints at Celebrity Traitors drama after filming 'stressful' show
EastEnders actress Tameka Empson, who plays Kim Fox on the BBC soap, told The Mirror all about her 'stressful' but 'great' stint on Celebrity Traitors, teasing drama ahead Soap star Tameka Empson found Celebrity Traitors so "stressful" she can never look at a circular table ever again, after filming the dreaded Round Table scenes. "Can we get a square table, maybe an oval one," the EastEnders favourite joked with The Mirror at this year's British Soap Awards. But despite some tense moments, all to be revealed when the show launches this Autumn, the Kim Fox actress, who took a short break from the BBC soap to film Claudia Winkleman's hit competition series, said she had a "great time". Tameka, 48, can't wait to see it all unfold onscreen, hinting she wasn't there for some of the moments set to air. Perhaps this could tease an early banishment for the comedian, while she told us of her appearance on the show alongside the likes of Clare Balding, Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross: "It's out of the bag now. I loved it. "What I would say is that when you watch it and then when you are in it, it's two completely different things. Oh my God." Letting out a nervous laugh, she went on: "It is brilliant, but equally it can be stressful. You are working out who is who. I had a great time." As we asked whether the several comedians taking part, herself included, brought a light-hearted feel to the show, she teased this was not the case, with it set to be just as dramatic as the civilian version. She told us: "Well you have got to wait and see. I am looking forward to seeing it as well actually. "When you are watching it you are seeing everything else too, but when you are in it you are not. So I am interested to see it all." It's then that she commented on the brutal Round Table scenes, suggesting things could get pretty tense this series. She quipped: "I can't look at a Round Table again, I'm like, 'Do we have a square or oval please?'. Never a round table again." With Tameka away from EastEnders for filming in Scotland, she teased when her character Kim does return there's emotional scenes ahead. She spilled: "There is going to be more joy now that Kim is back on the Square, and she is going to be a bit emotional. "I hope viewers understand her pain. Maybe I've said too much." Tameka also teased a return for presumed dead Vincent Hubbard, Kim's late husband played by Richard Blackwood, who vanished from the show in 2018. It was claimed a few years later that he'd been killed, but could he be making a return? Tameka teased: "If he turns up then he's got to turn up with something in his hands. It's been a long while now. Watch this space people." Tameka then confessed she'd like to see Kim have two men fighting over her like onscreen sister Denise Fox. During the 40th anniversary, viewers got to vote for who Denise ended up with out of Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati. The actress reckons Denise and Jack's reunion was perfect as the pair, who have worked together for years, are like "old slippers". She's now hoping she too will have a similar twist.
Campaign ME
4 days ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
Understanding the granularity of retail media for effective outcomes
Retail media is undoubtedly one of the most exciting frontiers in advertising today. Its blend of commerce, data and closed-loop measurement makes it a natural focus for growth. As a result, consultancies are setting bold visions for what's possible – pitching retail media as a cure-all for brand performance and media efficiency. These sky-high projections can be useful for mobilising investment, but they also risk setting a pace that's tough to sustain. With high expectations often set at the top, internal teams can find themselves working toward ambitious targets that don't always reflect the realities of implementation on the ground. Retail media is already a noisy and competitive space and if we continue to set idealised expectations, we will only risk stalling long-term and locking in sub-par results. It's time to take a step back and explore what will deliver real outcomes and target real people. The reality is that progress is incremental, and not something that can be achieved overnight. But that doesn't mean it's ineffective. The numbers might appear modest when compared to more established channels, but they are actually more meaningful because they are connected to real purchases from real customers. What's more, those lower cost-per-thousand impressions (CPMs) elsewhere might look good on paper, but often distort perceptions of value. As Tayab Hasan, General Manager at Careem Ads said during a recent Campaign Middle East CMO Round Table, 'We need to do a lot of education on how to get that more upper funnel spend channelled into retail media because that's where the closed loop measurement exists.' And he's right. Most campaigns are still measured on clicks – surface-level metrics that don't reflect actual outcomes and are easy to inflate – which means what we think we know about purchasing behaviour is probably wrong. If we are to shift this old-school thinking toward outcome-led strategies, the industry needs clear, ongoing education. Everyone must align on what the value of data is, and how it can be unlocked. It's also about giving an honest assessment of what retail media can actually achieve while communicating the bigger picture. It's perfectly acceptable if we don't see success in the first month of a campaign. The right approach is to start small – test, learn and scale. Complexity of scale, measurement and identity in retail media As retailers look to grow beyond onsite activations and endemic partnerships, the complexity deepens. Scaling with non-endemic brands – those seeking to tap into rich retailer data to drive performance across the web –introduces new hurdles. Outdated attribution models and patchy reporting only add to the challenge. In-store remains a huge opportunity, but one that's still difficult to unlock. While solutions exist, many rely on assumptions rather than complete, verified customer data. At the same time, integrating retail media into broader media plans, especially alongside social, is becoming increasingly important. But to do this effectively, marketers need to factor in match rates between platforms to create a truly unified customer experience. And even strong match rates aren't enough on their own. They must feed into clear, consistent measurement – something walled gardens still make difficult – limiting visibility and holding back campaign performance. This is why identity sits at the heart of retail media. With more than 6 million IDs in UAE alone, Epsilon shows how scale can enable smarter activation. It gives brands the precision to identify and reach real people across channels and the open web, making retail media not just a channel, but a powerful connector. Granular data and differentiated engagement Beyond the complexities, we see retail media's true strength: granularity. It thrives on being able to target someone who recently bought Sensodyne toothpaste with precision across both onsite and offsite environments. This level of detail is what sets retail media apart. Keep in mind sales data isn't one-size-fits-all. While the scale of a retail media network matters, each one captures different patterns of consumer behaviour. Alshaya gives breadth across more than 70 brands with offline and online data, while Careem Ads offers frequency and recency from more than 50 million users. It's often the same audience, but in a different context. The key is recognising this diversity and building strategies that reflect it. Retail media must go beyond generic targeting, translating real-world intent and behavioural cues into campaigns that drive relevance and results. Making retail media work All of this brings us back to education. We need to help media teams and clients understand how to build real, lasting value from the channel. As Chirag Galundia, Head of Commerce MENA at Publicis Commerce, aptly stated during the round table, it's our jobs as marketers and agency leaders to educate and manage 'not only in terms of what media to sell, but also in terms of how retail media affects their business, their targeting, and so on.' The brands that pull ahead won't be the ones throwing the most money at retail media – they'll be the ones asking the right questions, setting achievable goals and grounding campaigns in real-world data. Because in a space full of hype, what matters most is clarity: knowing who you're reaching, what you're measuring, and why it matters. Everything else is just background noise. By Rajesh Verma, General Manager, Middle East, Epsilon
Pembrokeshire Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Packed year of events at Milford Waterfront
Music, markets, cruises and fireworks at heart of Milford Haven's event calendar PEMBROKESHIRE'S pretty Milford Waterfront is planning an impressive events programme this year with a whole mishmash of seasonal happenings. Kicking off the activities, on 24th May, the Milford Haven Round Table will stage the ever-popular Big Beer Festival. Offering an impressive line-up of real ales, lagers and ciders, as well as summery fizz and Pimms. There will also be a street food zone for event goes to enjoy some tasty foods. Adding to the festival vibe will be a programme of live music featuring the UK's No. 1 Stereophonics tribute band, The Phonics, along with talented local acts. Tickets cost £25pp for a four-drink token and commemorative glass. In June the focus will be on the water, when the Waverley Paddle Steamer – the world's last seafaring paddle steamer – glides into Milford waterway. There are two on-the-water options, including on the 2nd June an afternoon/evening sailing from Milford Haven to Pembrokeshire Islands Explorer Cruise taking in views of Skokholm, Skomer, St Brides Bay & Ramsey Island (tickets £57 adults and £28.50 children). While on 24th June, departing Mackerel Quay by coach at 4pm, there's a trip to Tenby for an evening cruise past Caldey Island and along the Pembrokeshire Coast to Milford Haven. The trip sails at 5.30 – 8:30pm (tickets £40 adults and £20 children), with return coach travel back to Milford Waterfront. For more information More family-focused fun will entertain the crowds on 5th July at the Milford Haven Carnival. Impressively organised by local Round Table, street entertainers, decorated floats and dressed-up walkers will parade through the town before finishing at the waterfront finale with live music, a fun fair, street entertainers and pop-up refreshments. Entrance fee is £1. August plays host to the Milford Waterfront Weekender. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, this year's programme will be bigger and better. It will run across three days from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th August (midday to 9pm on Friday and Saturday and midday to 7pm on Sunday). A vibrant mix of live music and entertainment from Pure West Radio plus an impressive market and street food and drinks bar line up, visitors can expect a one-stop-shop of the very best of what South West Wales has to offer. November means one thing and that's fireworks. Famed for hosting Pembrokeshire's biggest, most spectacular and free, over-the-water fireworks display is Milford Haven Round Table stages. This year's event will take place on Saturday 1st November from midday to midnight. More than just an impressive pyrotechnic extravaganza, the event features live music, a fun fair and delicious street food – all overlooking the pretty 300-berth marina and Milford Haven Waterway. For more information: For full event listings and updates, visit:
Metro
17-05-2025
- Business
- Metro
What I Own: I have 8 properties in Central London but live in this £750,000 flat
Welcome back to What I Own – Metro's property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder. This week, we're back in London meeting property consultant Nathan Khider, who also competed in the latest season of The Traitors. He might've been banished at the first hurdle, but since he parted ways with the Round Table, he's kept himself busy renovating his £750,000 two-bedroom penthouse flat in East Canonbury. Nathan first bought the property in 2017 as an investment, but decided to breathe new life into the place and move in full-time with his wife. Here's what he had to say about his property journey… My name is Nathan Khider, I'm 39 years old and owner of the top-ranked property consultancy, Nathan K Real Estate. You can access completely fee-free mortgage advice with London & Country (L&C) Mortgages, a partner of Metro. Customers benefit from: – Award winning service from the UK's leading mortgage broker – Expert advisors on hand 7 days a week – Access to 1000s of mortgage deals from across the market Unlike many mortgage brokers, L&C won't charge you a fee for their advice. Find out how much you could borrow online Mortgage service provided by London & Country Mortgages (L&C), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. I specialise in buying and selling some of London's most unique and exclusive homes, working with high-profile clients across the entertainment and business industries. I featured on Season 3 of BBC's The Traitors as a Faithful. The experience was incredible, and very intense. As a business owner, it was actually quite stressful after leaving the house, as I had no communication or access to emails. I found being on the Traitors less stressful! It was very full on with extremely long days, but absolutely brilliant. I genuinely loved it and would recommend it to anyone. If you love the show, apply! The property is situated in Islington, East Canonbury – right in the heart of a conservation area. I moved in the first week of May once the refurbishment was completed. I originally purchased the property back in 2017. It was a complete refurbishment, so we put in a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, and new lights. Everything was stripped out and gutted – it's made a real difference. It cost me £750,000 to buy. The deposit was £150,000. For both mortgage and bills, it costs around £2,500 a month. I used a mixture of savings, investments, and previous properties to fund the deposit. My business partner and I own multiple properties. These are all buy-to-let or investments in Zone 1 and 2 that we're currently refurbishing and going to be selling. We have somewhere between four and eight because we've bought a building that will be converted into four flats in Stoke Newington. It was a really difficult process applying for a residential mortgage, especially being self-employed. They asked for a lot of information and went through everything from bills to company expenditure and how much you pay yourself. I'm with Nationwide. 25 years, £600,000, and interest only (3.9%). I pay £1,950 per month, approximately. I've lived in Islington before and love the area. Before this property, I lived with my wife in a property we own in Clerkenwell. This will be rented out or we'll sell the penthouse, depending on how much we can get for it. I've lived with my wife for the past 11 years and before that, I rented a property in Crouch End, which I did try to buy, but then my wife convinced me not to and to go for a property in Islington instead. My personal preference is to buy properties rather than rent them. I bought this as an investment so it can become a home, but if I get a good offer on it, I will sell it. It was never actually on the market. A client and business partner of mine highlighted the building to me and let me know that he was going to build some penthouses on the top, and asked if I would be interested in buying one. I thought it was a good price at the time, so I went for it. I've gone with recent trends such as herringbone flooring, white, clean lines in the kitchen, underfloor heating, and surround sound. I've had an interior designer, Element One Housing, do work on the furnishings, too. The living room is my favourite room purely because it grants direct access to the south-facing terrace, which has stunning views over the city. Yes, absolutely. We have more than enough space with this property, which is about 800 square feet, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open plan kitchen, and a living space. No. No, luckily, there haven't been any problems that I've had to deal with. The property has been really, really good with no issues at all. I would always recommend and encourage people to buy property. But they don't have to leverage themselves so highly to begin with. If they have £100,000 in savings, it doesn't all have to go on the deposit. More Trending People should be really sensible with how much they leverage and how much they mortgage. Or all they'll end up doing is working to pay the mortgage every single month, and it'll be quite stressful. Buying a property costs big money, especially with stamp duty and refurbishment costs alongside everything else, so I would definitely suggest that people not overleverage themselves to begin with. I don't plan to stay here in the long term. View More » I'm going to see if there are any teething issues with the property; if there are any, then I will sort them out. If and when I'm happy with it, I intend to put it back on the market and sell it. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I spent 96 hours in 'little London', where life is easier MORE: The 'trendy' suburb Londoners are flocking to — while it's still affordable MORE: Campaigner wins court battle that could see Brockwell Park festivals cancelled
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Dundee welcomes global Round Table delegates to world meeting
Dundee played host to representatives from eight countries this past week when around 40 Round Table members flew in from Europe and India as part of the world meeting of 94 clubs. Dundee's Round Table is number 94 in South Africa and previously hosted the world meeting of 94 clubs in 2004, 2014 and now. The visitors were taken on a tour of the Drakensberg, Nambiti Game Reserve and other parts of the province as they got a taste of Africa. The local Tablers hosted an 'Out of Africa' theme evening on Friday evening, complete with a sheep on the spit, Zulu beer and some impromptu traditional dancing. Tablers from the Newcastle Club also supported the evening, as did many 41'ers (previous Dundee Round Table members whose membership automatically ended when they reached 40, but continue to support and involve themselves in the service organisation that does so much for local charities). For Dirk Jorissen of Belgium, this was his third trip to South Africa and he loves the fellowship that Round Table creates, breaking down barriers across cultures, race and religions. Dundee Table chairman Bjorn Talanda welcomed the guests while Stuart Cumming, who flew back to Dundee from Australia to attend the world meeting, served up Zulu beer to the guests. Vryheid trio 'Black Whiskey' kept the music going while the guests enjoyed their 'Out of Africa' experience well into the wee hours. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
