ITV's pre-tax profits soar to £521M, more than doubling from £193M in 2023. ITV Studios posts record earnings, driving 5% EBITA growth to £136M. ITVX streaming hours up 15%, digital ad revenue rises 17% amid strong M&E performance.
The UK independent distribution event welcomed 850 key international buyers from across the world and companies' founders – All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios – confirmed plans are already under way for next year.
The Earth Touch TV expansion follows the channel’s performance in the UK since its launch in May 2023, as well as its continuing growth in the Netherlands, Nordics, Poland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The initiative grants top buyers early access to highly anticipated series, featuring exclusive premieres from Germany, Norway, Iceland, UK, South Korea, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Italy.