The content budget for ITV’s new streaming service will increase to £1.35bn as it prepares to launch before the World Cup in November.

ITV has announced it will launch the UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription-funded platform later this year.

Does FAST offer fresh, perhaps unwanted, competition to PSBs? The Media Leader asked TV leaders to understand how they view the burgeoning TV medium.

While ITV is under consideration, Sky and Channel 4 informed The Media Leader that they would not be accepting such ads.

The choice, immediacy and visuals of TV are at their peak, but manufacturers’ pursuit of advertising opportunities risks compromising the viewing experience and, in turn, this golden era. 

MTM research also found that churn rates remain a concern, with users reporting “content fatigue”.

ITV has begun looking at marketing older shows as part of a “fanning flames” strategy for ITVX — even if the flames originate from the success of rival broadcasters.

Ahead of Connected TV World Summit, speakers share their thoughts.

Highlights from the past year include an interview with Dame Carolyn McCall and why self-editing equals self-sabotage.

Revenue dipped 2% in 2023 to £4.26bn.