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06.07.26 - 08:30
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Sky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV′s broadcasting arm (The Guardian)
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US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UK's biggest commercial broadcasterSky has announced a long awaited £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcasting and streaming arm to create the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster.Sky, which is owned by the US telecoms company Comcast, will pay £1.2bn in cash initially for ITV's media and entertainment business, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and ITVX streaming platform. It has agreed to pay a further up to £200m in the second half of 2028, depending on 2027 advertising revenues. Continue reading......
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28.06.26 - 19:00
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Sky makes £2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm (The Guardian)
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Deal could be announced in July and vow will safeguard future of shows such as Coronation Street and Love IslandSky has committed to spending £2bn on ITV's studios business over the next five years as it hammers out a takeover of its broadcasting arm, a move that will safeguard the future of popular programmes such as Coronation Street and Love Island.Sky, owned by the US telecoms company Comcast, has been in talks for months to buy ITV's media and entertainment operations, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and the ITVX streaming platform. The £1.6bn takeover deal could be announced in early July, the Sunday Times reported. Continue reading......
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27.06.26 - 12:12
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How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup (The Guardian)
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YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interactionFor decades, the World Cup belonged to broadcasters. Fans gathered around the television, watched the game live or caught the highlights later that evening. In the UK, BBC and ITV acted as gatekeepers, deciding which stories were told and how audiences experienced football's biggest tournament.That world still exists. Millions watch live matches on television, and broadcasters remain dominant when it comes to rights and access. But alongside them, another layer of football media has emerged. Continue reading......
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23.06.26 - 08:12
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UK plans to give established media more visibility on YouTube and TikTok (The Guardian)
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Move for greater prominence on social media comes as ministers warn online misinformation risk becoming 'existential for our democracy'Plans to hand established broadcasters and media companies greater prominence on digital platforms such as YouTube and TikTok have been unveiled, as ministers warned online misinformation risked becoming “existential for our democracy”.In proposals that set up a new clash with global tech companies, content from the likes of the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 would have to be awarded more promotion by their algorithms – with special rules considered for times of social unrest or crisis. Continue reading......
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11.06.26 - 13:48
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ITV says World Cup will be ′six-week Super Bowl′ for advertising (The Guardian)
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Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event ITV has ever aired, the broadcaster has said, with bosses dubbing the expanded tournament a “six-week summer Super Bowl moment” for TV advertising.ITV is airing 51 of the 104 matches across the men's tournament, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, which is the biggest yet after an expansion from 32 to 48 teams. Continue reading......
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