It’s sad that Sam Chisholm, the man who helped create the modern Sky, never got to hear the outcome of the great corporate media battle over what was once his baby, writes Raymond Snoddy. Plus: a dip in fortunes for Netflix.
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In case you hadn’t noticed, the FIFA World Cup has just taken place and that means the commercial breaks have been overflowing with car ads. John Lowery rates their performances.
TV advertising is still a powerful way to sell product, writes Nick Manning – but change is coming and advertisers and their agencies must move to update decades-old working practices.
There was sex, dating and dancing, AI in the advertising and a digital mindset at Channel 4’s upfronts. Here’s our review from the new summer format.
May was a solid month for commercial broadcasters, with a series of revenues boosts, according to the latest agency estimates.
Critics argue that today’s ads fail to hold up against the charm and creativity of classic ads from past decades – but that’s a mirage.
Channel 4 has today announced which cities and regions remain in the running for its new National HQ and two Creative Hubs, as the broadcaster looks to increase its spend across the UK in order to boost regional economies.
ITV reported a -13% decrease in year-on-year revenues in April, according to the latest agency estimates. The broadcaster’s total revenues decreased by £15.5m to £103m.
ITV is considering buying half of UKTV in a £1bn joint venture with the BBC, as British television broadcasters continue to build defense strategies against the rapidly growing power of online streaming services.