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Well said, Pogo - here,here.

Based on a U.S. report on TV streaming and advertising, several insights can be drawn that might have implications for the UK's ITV:

Streaming Growth: The report highlights that companies focused on streaming are experiencing significant ad revenue growth. Fubo, Paramount, Roku, and Vizio all reported positive increases, with Roku and Vizio showing particularly strong growth. This trend indicates a shift in advertising dollars towards streaming platforms as more viewers migrate away from traditional TV.

Traditional TV Challenges: Traditional TV companies are facing a decline or stagnation in ad revenue. Companies like AMC Networks, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery reported decreases in their ad revenues. This aligns with the general trend of declining linear TV viewership and suggests a challenging environment for traditional TV advertising.

Sports and Live Events: Companies with major sports rights, such as Fox and WBD, have some resilience due to the strong ad revenue generated by live sports events. This is a crucial point as sports and live events continue to draw significant viewership and advertising dollars.

Implications for ITV

Emphasize Streaming Expansion: ITV could benefit from accelerating its investment in streaming services. The growth potential for streaming ad revenue, as seen with U.S. companies, indicates that ITV should focus on enhancing its streaming offerings and attracting more viewers to these platforms.

Leveraging Sports and Live Events: ITV holds significant sports rights and broadcasts live events, which can be a strong asset. Continuing to secure and capitalize on these rights can help bolster ad revenue. The appeal of live sports for advertisers remains strong, providing a buffer against declines in traditional TV ad revenue.

Adaptation and Innovation: The market dynamics suggest a need for innovation in content delivery and advertising models. ITV could explore new advertising technologies and formats, such as programmatic advertising, to attract digital ad spend. Partnering with tech platforms to enhance ad targeting and measurement can also be beneficial.

Strategic Partnerships: Forming strategic alliances with other streaming services or tech companies could provide ITV with additional resources and expertise in growing its streaming business. Collaborations could help ITV expand its content library, improve user experience, and optimize ad revenues.

Audience Engagement: Maintaining and growing audience engagement through high-quality content, both on traditional TV and streaming platforms, is crucial. ITV should focus on understanding viewer preferences and trends to tailor its content strategy effectively.

In summary, the U.S. report indicates a robust future for streaming platforms in terms of ad revenue growth, while traditional TV faces ongoing challenges. For ITV, this means prioritizing its streaming services, leveraging its live sports content.

Ah, the shower of $h!t has descended again.

BGT, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, The Masked Singer and The 1% Club have all exceeded 5 million viewers.

BGT has reached more than 55 million viewers and 143 of its episodes have exceeded 10 million viewers across the years.

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2024/05/29/itvs-britains-got-talent-draws-7-1-million-views/

Https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-13468731/Ocado-relegated-Footsie-six-years-stock-45-year.html

(Alliance News) - Ocado Group PLC's stint in the FTSE 100 is set to end, with another technology firm Darktrace PLC set to replace it in the top flight, according to indicative index changes by FTSE Russell on Tuesday.

Source - US:

'STOCKHOLM—Global video solutions provider, Accedo has announced that it worked with ITV in the U.S. to expand the reach of the broadcasters streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the U.K.

Acceedo worked on the initial Dec. 2022 launch of ITVX, which delivers a mix of live linear content, curated FAST channels, and an extensive VOD library and has about 40 million registered users. An ad-funded service, ITVX also includes subscription tier ITVX Premium.

The launch on Sony PlayStation consoles will make its programming available to an even wider audience.

Huw Byrne Jones, Streaming Director of Engineering (Core Experience), ITV, explained that “Launching ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles supports ITV’s position as a leader in UK advertiser-funded streaming. Making ITVX more widely available will help us increase active users and create more value for advertisers. Accedo is a trusted partner, and has been instrumental in supporting ITV in bringing the ITVX service to this platform.”

“The expansion of ITVX on to additional platforms will help ITV deliver its world-class programming to even more people, while also offering viewers more choice in ways to watch,” added Martin Sebelius, senior vice president of EMEA and Latin America, Accedo. “This is important in today’s fragmented market where users are able to access content on an ever-expanding range of devices and platforms. Ensuring expansive reach is imperative in staying competitive and in aiding both user acquisition and retention strategies.”

BREAKING:

Rishi Sunak will consolidate his anti-woke credentials, by outlining his plan to make Songs of Praise compulsory viewing twice a day for teenagers.

What can one say, nut doesn't know the true meaning of the word 'woke' he only knows the hijacked version, by the right-wing manipulators. That's why he's a nut!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001jccv

BigEgo,

Yes, it's very good and with new technological advancements on the horizon, it shows why ITV needed the vision to invest and change. Thank goodness McCall had that vision. By offering a vast content library with targeted ads, ITV caters to budget-conscious audiences while expanding its reach. This move demonstrates ITV's adaptability and strategic vision in meeting changing consumer needs and maximizing advertising opportunities.

Https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/itv-transforming-the-streaming-landscape-with-real-time-ad-delivery-at-scale-302153783.html

Ah Ah, all your bits of fun have a familiar theme - Better than... cheaper than...drop to 60p..boot the Dame...blah blah blah.

Hilarious, pessimism dominates your life!

And there you have it, folks - a deluge of brown stuff just as forecasted.

Rain forecast soon!

A positive result isn't certain, but insiders mention that nearly all options are being considered, including priority in match selection. However, exclusivity isn't included; games broadcast on ITV will also be shown simultaneously on Sky.

https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/itv-talks-sky-championship-football-3073741?ITO=newsnow

Blue and green hydrogen production facility plans:

https://www.energyvoice.com/renewables-energy-transition/hydrogen/uk-hydrogen/554187/humber-hydrogen-hub-launch/

Could it be a potential 'change' of government that is signaling a new era? You only need to look at water management, i.e. sewage in streams and coasts to see there is anger with the current administration.

****womble tom, and your altered egos, everyone is laughing at you. seek help for goodness sake:

https://tinyurl.com/yckh2vc6

From another source:

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/britains-talent-set-major-changes-32881863

Oh, silly me, I forgot that clowning is indeed a sophisticated art form. So, calling Tom a clown is really unfair to clowns. There are plenty of other, more fitting words one could have used to describe this buffoon.