ITV
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Sky to buy ITV’s channels business in £1.6bn deal
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The tie-up will see Sky buy ITV’s broadcast unit which includes the entire portfolio of ITV branded broadcast and FAST channels plus the ITVX streaming service.
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ITV and Channel 4 execs express doubts about sharing iPlayer with BBC
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The BBC recently used its response to a government consultation on its future structure and funding to suggest sharing iPlayer with the UK’s other Public Service Broadcasters.
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Comcast’s Universal Ads launches in the UK
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Comcast has announced the official UK launch of Universal Ads, its self-service advertising platform for the premium TV industry.
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Ministers launch consultation on closing down Freeview in 2034
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Freeview could be switched off by 2034 after ministers published proposals to deliver television channels over broadband instead of traditional aerials.
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PSBs want streaming stick makers banned from encouraging users to rearrange apps
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Broadcasters are unhappy at Ofcom’s proposals for how streaming sticks and smart TVs should display their apps, while device makers have accused the regulator of exceeding Parliament’s intent.
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ITV Quiz enjoys year of audience growth
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The free-to-air channel has seen a 95% increase in average audience compared to the same 12-month period for ITVBe in 2024-2025.