A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th. The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]
ITV Studios has partnered with British space media company Sen to launch Space Live, which will deliver continuous live 4K views of Earth from orbit. The channel will go live on ITVX on October 15th. Space Live will stream real-time footage captured from the International Space Station. Using Sen’s proprietary SpaceTV-1 camera system, mounted on […]
ITV has announced that a soecual soap crossover episode, in which the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale come together for the first time, will be called Corriedale. Filming has begun on the special one off celebration of two of the nation’s most-watched soap operas, which will see the residents of Weatherfield join forces with […]
ITV has agreed a new four-year deal to show exclusive, free-to-air coverage of UK horse racing from 2027 until the end of 2030. Some 117 days of live coverage will be shown across ITV1, ITV4, STV and STV Player – all simulcast on ITVX – along with the morning racing programme The Opening Show. Additionally, […]
ITV Studios has announced a number of senior appointments to strengthen its Data & Insights and Business Development divisions under Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. ITV Studios said the hires are part of its wider strategy to drive growth and unlock new opportunities across Global Partnerships and Zoo 55. ITV Studios is […]
Sixty years after Thunderbirds first landed on British TV screens, the iconic show is being celebrated with a fresh look back at its enduring legacy. A special mini-series will see super-fan Scarlett Moffatt look beyond the strings and step into the world of International Rescue, speaking to the people who know the show best and […]
ITV Studios has announced the first international sales for the new premium event drama series The Hack which will see it airing in 50 countries with more under discussion. The Hack has been acquired by ARTE for French and German speaking countries, YLE in Finland, SVT in Sweden, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, Cosmote […]
ITVX is opening up a world of archive ITV footage for viewers to revel in to mark ITV’s 70th anniversary – including previously unseen versions of enduring entertainment shows, classic comedy, new archive content and hours of full-length ITV news coverage of historic news events. From now until the end of the year, viewers seeking […]
ITV has launched Dynamic Pause Ads, with custom adverts generated for users on ITVX when they pause on-demand content on connected TVs. The new format is launching with British Airways as the initial brand to trial the format, promoting its ‘The End of Summer Sale’ campaign, offering customers special offers when booking their next trip. […]
The UK’s Public Service Broadcasters have used the occasion of the Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention to publish a joint letter calling for five specific actions they suggest will not only safeguard but, more importantly, enhance public service broadcasting. The letter reads: “The UK’s Public Service Broadcasters may be rivals when it comes to ratings, […]