ITV has announced the commission of a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Dry for ITVX, which will be produced by Element Pictures (part of Fremantle), in association with Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland and ITV Studios, in partnership with RTÉ. Award-winning playwright and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Nancy Harris (Dates) and acclaimed director Paddy Breathnach (Viva, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]