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Why The $2.1 Billion Sky ITV Deal Is Bigger Than Television
The proposed combination of Sky and ITV brings together subscription television, free-to-air broadcasting and streaming, creating one of the UK's most significant media and advertising ecosystems. Second image caption Brands are increasingly using…
What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV?
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Opinion | Young People Watch TikTok, Not Television
Holman Jenkins is right that platforms with a future will want to rebuild trust (“ Happy Days Again for TV News? ” Business World, July 1). But streaming distribution doesn't matter if you're still producing the same old content…
Sky's purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television
Sky's £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV is yet another sign of the “seismic consolidation” taking place between media companies trying to compete with the major streaming platforms, said Deadline. “This is a defining moment…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: July 6th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV?
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment arm to Sky in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion and which is set to deliver a major shake-up to the UK television industry. The companies said the takeover will create a significant rival to…
Why food TV keeps going undercover
While perusing Food Network's summer lineup — a familiar parade of seasonal returns like “The Great Food Truck Race” and brand extensions like “Guy's Grocery Games: Global Games” — I found myself lingering…
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Aaj Tak introduces India's first vertical TV for Live News
Aaj Tak has unveiled vertical TV, a first-of-its-kind broadcast technology platform that fundamentally reimagines how live television is produced, processed and experienced on devices. More than a new viewing format, Vertical TV represents a…
USMNT vs. Belgium World Cup watch guide: Start time, TV, key players for Monday's match
The United States men's national team continues its push through the World Cup — and has its toughest test to date. The USMNT is in the round of 16 for the fourth time in the last five tournaments. It can land its first quarterfinal spot…
ITV and Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal
YANN COATSALIOU | AFP | Getty Images Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion), creating a British champion to compete with global players YouTube, Netflix…
Sky To Takeover ITV In Deal That Reshapes British TV Market
Sky has finally sealed a £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) deal to acquire ITV ‘s television network operations. ITV confirmed to shareholders on Monday morning that it will sell to its pay-TV rival, meaning a crown jewel of British…
Why 3D TVs failed and the trouble with 3D in Hollywood.
The rise of OLED and a lack of content made 3D TVs a short-lived fad. As we gear up for the potential rise of Micro RGB TVs and the evolution of OLED, it's easy to forget that, for a brief moment, 3D TVs were everywhere. TV makers shoved the…
Emmerdale star on the same sex romance which never made it to TV screens
An Emmerdale favourite has opened up about a same sex romance storyline that viewers never got to see on screen. Actress Gaynor Faye played Megan Macey on the long-running ITV soap, making her debut in 2012. During her stint, she was involved in…
Neighbours making another return to TV after being axed TWICE
NEIGHBOURS is set to make another return to TV on Channel 4 after being axed TWICE before – and it is just weeks away from airing. The much loved Australian soap follows the lives of the residents of Ramsey Street in the fictional suburb of…
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Why Star Plus is returning to reality TV after four years with 'India Ke Top 1%
Four years after stepping away from weekend reality programming, Star Plus is making a calculated return to the genre, betting that Indian audiences are ready for a new kind of game show. This festive season, the JioStar-owned Hindi general…
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