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ITV, The CyberSmile Foundation launch campaign to tackle trolling

ITV has launched a new behaviour change campaign “Would you say it?”  to tackle online trolling. The campaign, which launches during an advert break in the England vs Brazil Women’s Football match on ITV1, will be broadcast across ITV’s channels. It has been developed in partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation, the nonprofit specialising in tackling […]

April 6, 2023

ITV AdLabs reveals brands trialling Matchmaker

Over a dozen FMCG advertisers are now part of the trial of ITV’s new Retail Media solution, Matchmaker, launched in partnership with two of the UK’s largest retailers in November 2022. Matchmaker enables FMCGs who supply Boots and Tesco to enhance their VoD targeting by activating category shopper audiences on ITVX using their loyalty card […]

April 5, 2023

Gallagher joins Extreme E as Commercial Director

Extreme E, the electric off-road racing championship, has announced the appointment of Peter Gallagher as its new Commercial Director. With over 12 years in the sports industry, Gallagher brings a wealth of commercial experience to the role.Gallagher secured his first role in the commercial team at Fulham Football Club before going on to work in […]

April 5, 2023

Media Bill: Industry response

Following publication by the UK government of its draft Media Bill, which it says will enable public service broadcasters better to compete with streaming giants, a number of political and industry figures have shared their thoughts on the proposals. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said that the bill was “long overdue”, adding: “British TV and […]

March 30, 2023By Colin Mann

Holebrook named MD of Digital 3&4

Channel 4 and ITV’s multiplex service Digital 3&4 has appointed Steve Holebrook as its new Managing Director as Greg Bensberg steps down after ten years in the role. Reporting into the Digital 3&4 board, Holebrook will lead the strategic approach of the business and manage the operations of the Digital 3&4 service across all engagement […]

March 30, 2023

Kemp to present BBC’s The Finish Line

The award-winning ITV Studios label, Potato, in partnership with Belfast-based Nice One Productions has announced that Roman Kemp is to front the brand-new quiz show – The Finish Line – due to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year, joined by Sarah Greene. Currently filming in Belfast, Northern Ireland, contestants will compete […]

March 30, 2023

Media Bill set to boost UK PSBs

Britain’s biggest broadcasters will get new privileges and freedoms to make more hit shows and better compete with global streaming giants under new draft legislation. The government claims the draft Media Bill will enable public service broadcasters (PSBs) – the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV and S4C – to unleash their potential to […]

March 29, 2023By Colin Mann

ATS Team promotes Sanz to COO

International production company and production services provider, The ATS Team has announced its appointment of Danny Sanz as COO. Previously MD and EVP Production, Sanz’s new role as COO will see him lead the continued international expansion of The ATS Team, with a focus on the US, Europe and Latin America production markets. Sanz will […]

March 28, 2023

ITV resurrecting Deal Or No Deal

Iconic game show Deal Or No Deal is returning to UK screens via ITV (and ITVX) in a new setting. With new host Stephen Mulhern, the series will be produced by Remarkable Entertainment (a Banijay UK company) and see contestants battle it out against the notorious Banker to be in with a chance of winning […]

March 27, 2023By Nik Roseveare

David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell join Rivals cast on Disney+

Disney+ has announced the casting line-up for the much anticipated eight-part series, “Rivals”, based on the celebrated novel by Jilly Cooper. The drama is being produced by Happy Prince, which is part of ITV Studios.  “Rivals” is part of Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles, the iconic literary series packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters. The story is set […]

March 21, 2023