ITV sees record advertising but streaming competition still a big threat
The broadcaster plans to pour £1.1bn in its programming content next year but streaming giants may have deeper pockets
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ITV PLC
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ITV PLC is a United Kingdom-based advertising funded broadcaster. The Company also operates as an advertising funded media owner in the United Kingdom across all media, including television, radio, press, cinema, outdoor and the Internet. As a producer, ITV makes hours of network television. Its digital channels include ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and Citv. ITV also makes programmes for the BBC, Channel 4, five, Sky and other broadcasters. ITV produces programmes watched on screens from San Francisco to Sydney. In addition, it produces a range of products related to ITV programmes, such as digital video disks (DVDs) and computer games. Its online properties include itv.com and itvlocal.com.
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ITV impresses market with post-pandemic bounce back
Total advertising revenue for the full year 2021 is expected to be the highest in the broadcaster's history
FTSE 100 closes in the green as Wall Street fizzles
The UK blue chip index remains in positive territory while US investors assess latest consumer price figures, the highest since 1990
ITV invests in digital health start-up Feel
Feel recently announced an equity partnership with singer and TV personality Cheryl, who is working closely with the brand on its future products
ITV to adapt more formats to US audiences after Love Island success
Come Dine With Me, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and other formats may soon be shipped to the other side of the Atlantic
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The broadcaster said it has acquired a stake worth £1.25mln in the site, which allows UK households to save money on their bills through their current supplier rather than switching
ITV eyes dividend after Euros drive record advertising revenue
The TV channel is skipping the interim dividend but expects a strong rest of the summer
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FTSE 100 finishes near flat as US inflation puts a lid on gains
The UK's premier share index finished the day down 0.70, or 0.01%, at 7,124, well below the session peak of 7,152 and nearer the low of 7,116
Love Island: ITV hopes for rebound as show restarts on Monday
The show has already raked in £12mln from advertisers
ITV rakes in millions from Love Island ad space bidding war
The broadcaster has reportedly received £12mln in revenues from companies seeking ad space and sponsorship opportunities around the series, which is due to begin airing on Monday
Junk food ad ban could hit ITV and other broadcasters hard
The new rules mean adverts for foods high in sugar, salt and fat will not be allowed on TV before 9pm, while restrictions will also be brought in for online advertising
Supermarkets and Euros games for England and Scotland in focus for Tuesday
There are also results due from DS Smith, Gear4Music, Trackwise Designs and Trifast
ITV tipped as winner as ad market roars back
The UK’s advertising market will grow by 24% in 2021 according to the latest research
Government may rush through Channel 4 privatisation as threat from streaming services grows
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said a decision on whether to privatise the broadcaster could be taken within this parliament.
ITV predicts big ad rebound driven by Love Island return and Euros
ITV expects first-half ad revenues will be up around 26%
ITV unveils investment in what3words location app
What3words divides the entire world into three-metre squares each with a unique three-word identifier code and is used by multiple auto and delivery firms as well as emergency service control rooms in the UK, India and South Africa
ITV target hiked as Barclays eyes 2021 advertising recovery
The bank estimated that over the current year the FTSE 250 broadcaster should see advertising growth of 8% compared to previous estimates of 6%
ITV has most programmes back in production as BritBox counts 2.6mln subscribers
The digital platform is set to launch on Amazon and in South Africa during 2021
ITV reports much improved ad trends but revenues and production still lagging
Advertising spend is expected to be higher in the final quarter of 2020
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ITV, Burberry, WH Smith, and National Grid under the spotlight for a busy Thursday
A number of household names feature in Thursday's diary.