‘Nothing like it’ – England’s Euro 2024 run gives UK broadcasters a much-needed boost July 15, 2024 The Euros may be over, but the tournament will have left a sweet taste in the mouth advertisers and broadcasters - unlike England fans.
Budget cuts see profit slashed at production firm behind BBC’s The Responder July 15, 2024 The Freemantle-backed production company behind programmes including Channel 4's Big Mood and The Responder for the BBC has seen its profit slashed in half amid "budgetary pressures" on UK television channels, according to newly-filed documents.
Channel 4 to invest millions into AI-powered art marketplace Fy July 4, 2024 Channel 4 is set to invest millions into the art and homeware marketplace Fy, in a move the retailer hopes will help it to "take a leap forward" against its more established rivals.
Election 2024: Where and how to watch the general election results July 1, 2024 All of the UK's main broadcasters will be devoting hours of coverage to the election, analysing the results as they come in across the country.
Election 2024: Reform UK wants to abolish BBC licence fee, Farage says June 30, 2024 Reform UK would campaign as the “leading voice of opposition” to abolish the BBC licence fee, Nigel Farage has said.
After Talk TV’s retreat, what does the future hold for UK broadcast news? May 4, 2024 Rupert Murdoch's Talk TV has migrated to an online only existence. What does the move say about the future of UK TV news?
Media giants wading into startup investing is a sign of things to come April 10, 2024 As traditional advertising revenues decline or come under threat, Jess Jones explains why more major media groups are pivoting towards the world of start up investing
Channel 4 finds ‘no evidence’ staff knew about Russell Brand allegations March 21, 2024 Broadcaster Channel 4 has concluded an investigation into allegations against former presenter Russell Brand, and found “no evidence” other staff were aware of accusations made against him The findings came after the 48-year-old actor, comedian and former presenter on the channel was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Explosive claims were made against [...]
Channel 4 gears up new investment for ‘overlooked’ start-ups March 21, 2024 Channel 4 has launched a new investment initiative targeted towards “overlooked” start-ups, providing advertising opportunities in exchange for equity as the firm searches for new sources of revenue. The “Untapped” initiative, led by the media company’s investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures, is aimed at providing investment to high-growth businesses led by traditionally underrepresented founders based [...]
Channel 4: We are ‘well ahead’ of other broadcasters in the digital race February 11, 2024 The chief of Channel 4 has insisted the ailing broadcaster is "well ahead" of its competitors in the shift to digital as the sector battles with the rising power of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon.