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Channel 4 Demands 'Robust Scrutiny' of the ITV-Sky Merger
Channel 4 has called for robust scrutiny of the proposed ITV-Sky merger as the UK competition regulator weighs a formal inquiry into a deal that could reshape who controls British TV advertising.
Sep 222 min read


ITV Makes Subtitles Mandatory on Every TV Ad From January 2027
From January 2027, every ad on ITV and ITVX must carry subtitles - and ITV is subsidising captioning for smaller advertisers. Here is what it means and what to do now.
Sep 143 min read


Mr Porky Becomes ITV's Football Sponsor With 'Scratch Day Analysis'
Pork-scratchings brand Mr Porky has signed a season-long sponsorship of ITV's 2026/27 football coverage, spoofing punditry through one fan's match-day snacking.
Aug 253 min read


ITV's World Cup H1: ad revenue up 3%, ITVX viewing up 27%
ITV posted a 'solid' first half — total ad revenue up 3%, digital ad revenue up 13% and ITVX viewing up 27% — powered by the World Cup, with a £100m buyback and a softer Q3 flagged.
Aug 33 min read


Beldray makes its TV debut as ITV woos first-time advertisers
Homeware brand Beldray’s first-ever TV campaign, run through ITV’s spend-matching Backing Business scheme, is a template for how UK SMEs can finally afford television.
Jul 283 min read


Comcast's Universal Ads lands in the UK with ITV, Channel 4 and Sky
Comcast's self-serve Universal Ads platform has launched in the UK with Channel 4, ITV and Sky on board, promising to open premium TV and streaming advertising to small and medium-sized businesses.
Jul 222 min read
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