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UKTV
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UKTV to launch masterbrand U on July 16
BBC Studios-owned commercial broadcaster UKTV has confirmed that its new masterbrand U will launch on…
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BBC UKTV channel attracts 12.9m viewers in Africa
Multi-genre channel, BBC UKTV, has attracted a record of over 12.9 million viewers in Africa,…
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UKTV Play grows viewers by 56% during 2023
BBC Studios-owned commercial broadcaster UKTV has reported record growth in 2023 across its channels and…
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UKTV channels and streaming service to rebrand under new banner U
BBC Studios-owned UKTV is to rename its free-to-air channels and its free streaming service under…
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UKTV extends satellite capacity deal with SES
BBC Studios’ channel provider UKTV has announced it has extended its satellite capacity agreement with…
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BBC Studios expands partnership with MultiChoice
BBC Studios is to expand its content distribution deal with South Africa pay TV platform…
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UKTV enters FAST market with Samsung TV Plus and Pluto TV launches
BBC Studios’ UK channel provider UKTV is to make its debut in the FAST market,…
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UKTV streaming platform UKTV Play achieves banner year in 2022
UK commercial broadcaster UKTV revealed today that it grew direct-to-consumer views by over a quarter…
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UKTV names Gilmer as marketing director
UK channel provider UKTV has promoted Nick Gilmer to the role of marketing director. Gilmer joined…
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UKTV appoints new technology and operations chief
UK-based, BBC Studios-owned channel provider UKTV has appointed Tim Bertioli as its new director of media services, taking…
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BBC UKTV channel to join South Africa’s DStv this month
Multichoice’s digital PayTV platform DStv is adding a new BBC channel to its offering from…
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UKTV names head of ‘airtime for equity’ fund
UK channel provider UKTV has promoted Brendan Kilcawley to director of UKTV Ventures to lead the outfit’s “airtime…
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Newman given newly-created management role at BBC Studios in the UK
Sam Tewungwa, BBC Studios’ chief commercial officer for the UK has announced today that the…
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UKTV gives Dave brand makeover to embrace new media landscape
UK pay TV broadcaster UKTV has unveiled a new look for its comedy and entertainment…
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UKTV Play undergoes rebrand
UKTV has announced a full rebrand of its VOD service UKTV Play. The platform serves…
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UKTV’s Nicola Greaves to become BBC Studios EVP Global Operations
BBC Studios (BBCS) has promoted the director of technology & operations at its UK-based networks…
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Record year for UKTV
BBC Studios-owned UKTV experienced a record-breaking year in 2021. UKTV, which operates channels including Dave…
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UKTV bolsters VOD team with hire of My5 senior director Andrea Amey
UKTV has hired Andrea Amey as its new general manager for digital as it looks…
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2019 was biggest ever year for Discovery in UK
Discovery has boasted 2019 as being the biggest ever year for its UK business. The…
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UKTV’s Alibi acquires international dramas from A+E and Banijay
UK PayTV broadcaster UKTV has acquired two high-profile series for its crime drama channel Alibi….
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UKTV names Michaelides as chief marketing and innovation officer
BBC Studios-owned multichannel broadcaster UKTV has named Simon Michaelides as its new chief marketing and…
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UKTV’s CMO stepping down
UKTV chief marketing and communications officer Zoë Clapp is leave the UK channels outfit following…
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Discovery boosts ad sales team in wake of UKTV deal
Discovery has promoted Katie Coteman to vice-president, advertising and partnerships, effective immediately. She was previously senior…
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Pluto TV launches on My5
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has confirmed the launch of three Pluto TV channels on…
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UKTV announces new-look management team
UKTV has shaken up its executive leadership team, following the separation of BBC Studios’ and…
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BBC and Discovery complete UKTV split
BBC Studios and Discovery have completed the deal to split up the channels in their…
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UKTV Play launches on Apple TV
UKTV has launched its on demand app on Apple TV. This will be available for…
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Ofcom greenlights BBC/Discovery deal for UKTV
British regulator Ofcom will not conduct a formal investigation into the BBC’s deal with Discovery…
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UKTV launches live streaming of channels
UK multi-channel broadcaster UKTV has now introduced live streaming of five channels on its UKTV…
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BBC and Discovery agree UKTV break-up and ‘biggest ever’ content deal for new SVOD platform
The BBC and Discovery have confirmed plans for a break-up of UKTV channels, and unveiled…