ITV’s former head of online sales, Colin Ramsay has joined STV to head up its sales and marketing in London.

Ramsay, who joins STV as sales and marketing director for London was head of digital sales for The Press Association, and will be based at STV’s office in London where he will primarily represent STV in the London market.

He will look to use his contacts in the industry to drive airtime and digital revenues through his relationships with advertisers and agencies.

Reporting to commercial director Peter Reilly, he will also be made responsible for promoting STV's work across multi platforms, and will maximise commercial opportunities for on air and online.