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Pogo, the success of ITVX is going to put this share on a very firm footing, that's for sure.

Patience.

Yep, I reckon 85 soon!

ITVX is showing promising signs of success and is on track to produce a profit. In the first half of 2025, ITVX reported a 12% increase in digital advertising revenue, with streaming hours up by 15% and monthly active users rising to 16.4 million. This growth is attributed to successful partnerships, including a recent collaboration with Disney, which enhances content availability and co-promotion opportunities. ITV's CEO, Carolyn McCall, emphasided that ITVX is a key part of their strategy to drive profitable growth and adapt to the changing media landscape.

It did well and is kicking off from that (excuse the pun).

https://www.itv.com/football/articles/itvs-world-cup-coverage-sees-record-streaming-figures

For a solid example of ITV's success in World Cup coverage, you can check out their performance during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ITV's coverage was streamed 146 million times, which was over 100 million more than the previous tournament in 2018.

Pogo, we value your opinion - you're usually not far off the mark. Do you think that now we have ITVX fully paid for, we could see a significant move upwards soon?

Yes, it's definitely holding up well - next few weeks could see a breakout 🤞

Hey Tom, I get that you enjoy feeling skeptical for no real reason, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a huge win for ITV. They’re partnering with the BBC to bring all the action to viewers for free, which means tons of people will be tuning in to catch the matches. With 48 teams and 104 games, there’s going to be a lot of excitement, and that’s a guaranteed chance for ITV to pull in serious viewership. More viewers mean more advertising revenue, and that’s always a good thing. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity for ITV to show off its sports coverage and remind everyone why it’s the go-to for big events. So, while it might seem like just another tournament, it will definitely boost ITV’s profile and revenue.

Roll on '2026 FIFA World Cup'

Looks like I called it right too!

Yes, you called it well, Pogo!

Well, the issue has gone quiet. Just because you can't see or hear it, it doesn't mean it's not there!

Maybe we'll hit 85 soon and push on to 87-90 in the next few weeks - what do you reckon?

The sp has been holding up quite well Tom, don't you think?

Hey Tom, I nearly forgot to remind you of this little gem. McCall snagged yet another shiny title as the President of The Marketing Society! I can only imagine how overjoyed you must have been when the news broke, given your fondness for her.

I mean, who wouldn’t want a media powerhouse like her at the helm of marketing? It’s not like she’s already juggling the responsibilities of running ITV or anything. But I’m sure you’ll manage to twist that into something negative, right? After all, you do have a knack for seeing the glass as half empty! The constant McCall bashing; it’s quite a sad talent that's truly yours.

Oh, poor Tom! It seems he has a knack for steering the conversation away whenever the share price is looking all shiny and promising. Who cares if the Tories have snagged another scalp? That’s just politics being politics -happens all the time, no matter the party. And let’s be real, Rayner will probably pop back up as a hot contender for PM sooner or later. We’ve seen this show before with our corrupt Boris, haven’t we!

Meanwhile, McCall is just calmly navigating her ITV ship like a seasoned captain, standing tall as a beacon of integrity. She even snagged the title of Variety's International Media Woman of the Year back in March 2023. What a prestigious honor, right? All in celebration of International Women’s Day, no less! So while Tom flounders around with his usual nonsense, McCall is out there making waves in the media world. Classic Tom, always lost at sea!

Oh, don't fret, Tom!

In your little cloud-cuckoo-land, I'm sure the price will plummet to a whopping 0.50 pence any minute now!

Then you'll get that good night's sleep.

Now, don't you forget to take the medication, otherwise the illusion won't last!

Not in the slightest interested in your disposition.

Hi LeeRex

What has any of it got to do with Lloyds?

Rayner's oversight isn't particularly bad, just an oversight.

For balance, In total, there were multiple instances where Boris Johnson faced calls to dismiss ministers, but the most prominent case involved Pincher. The Deputy Chief Whip resigned in July 2022 after allegations of groping two men. Johnson initially claimed he was unaware of previous allegations against Pincher when promoting him, but later changed his story! A proven liar.

Additionally, Priti Patel - The Home Secretary was accused of bullying civil servants. An independent investigation found evidence of her misconduct, yet Johnson refused to dismiss her!

Owen Paterson - The former minister was found to have breached lobbying rules. Johnson attempted to change the rules to protect Paterson from suspension, which backfired and led to further criticism of his leadership and ethics.

These instances reflect a pattern where Johnson's refusal to act against ministers embroiled in scandals contributed to a perception of a lack of accountability within his Tory government.