Latest news of channel-4

Full 2023 revenues topped £1 billion for the third consecutive year, representing a resilient performance in a year of significant advertising downturn. Digital revenues increased 10% to £280 million, accounting for 27% of total revenues.

In this newly created role, Rak will assume leadership of Channel 4 Sales, the commercial arm of Channel 4, with responsibility for driving the organisation’s advertising revenue.

The data comes from a report by the consultancy Barb. The channel continues to grow its overall audience, with a 4% year on year increase in viewing across streaming and linear combined in August, set against an average 10% drop among commercial PSBs.

Creative Diversity Network’s seventh annual report highlights ongoing challenges and progress in UK television diversity.

Spirit’s YouTube series scaling up as linear true crime TV series and podcast Quintus acquires distribution and digital rights.