Television Revenue – September

Combined ITV/C4 revenue for September, according to agency estimates, came in at £180.57m, an increase of 5.2% on last year, and the next highest figure taken this year apart from May, when total revenue came in at £183.115m. ITV’s revenue was £141.44m, up 3.8% on last year; C4’s revenue was £39.13m, up 10.4% on last year. This is a split of 78:22.

Among the contractors, Carlton had its lowest share so far this year, 15.16%. LWT conversely, had the best performance of any contractor in terms of year on year increase, up 0.88% points to 11.2%. Overall this gave London a 26.36% share, also its lowest this year. Carlton did however have one less trading day this year.

Granada/Border recorded the next biggest increase after LWT, up 0.59% points to 11.86% share, its highest so far this year. Amongst the other contractors there was not much movement compared to last year.

September Revenue – Contractor Shares