ITV plc operates as a leading commercial broadcaster in the United Kingdom, offering a portfolio of free-to-air channels, on-demand services and media sales solutions. The company’s flagship channel, ITV1, reaches millions of viewers with a mix of entertainment, drama, news and sports programming. In addition to its core terrestrial network, ITV plc owns and manages a suite of digital channels—such as ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV—designed to cater to diverse audience demographics across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Through its production arm, ITV Studios, the company develops and produces original content for both its own platforms and third-party broadcasters and streaming services around the world. ITV Studios is known for delivering high-profile dramas, reality formats and entertainment series, managing local production in key international markets and distributing a vast library of formats and finished programmes. This global reach allows ITV to leverage its creative expertise while diversifying revenue streams beyond the domestic advertising market.
In response to shifting viewer habits, ITV plc has invested heavily in its digital video-on-demand service, ITVX. This platform offers live streaming of linear channels, exclusive originals, box-set catalogues and catch-up services. Complementing its content offerings, ITV Media provides advertising sales and partnership solutions across broadcast, digital and addressable TV environments, helping brands reach targeted audiences with data-driven campaigns.
Formed in 2004 through the merger of Carlton Communications and Granada Group, ITV plc has evolved into a multi-brand media company under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Carolyn McCall. The board is chaired by Sir Peter Bazalgette, and senior management continues to focus on content innovation, technological investment and international expansion. With its blend of traditional broadcasting strengths and digital ambitions, ITV plc remains a central player in the UK media landscape.
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