The broadcaster behind channel brands Dave, Drama, Gold, Yesterday and Alibi has enjoyed its highest ever share of viewing in the first quarter of the year.
Lockdown helps UKTV grow audience share
UKTV grew both channel viewing and share of commercial impacts in 2021.
UKTV appoints Andrea Amey as GM of Digital
UKTV’s new general manager will take control of the broadcasters on demand service UKTV Play.
TV on-demand app UKTV Play added to Huawei AppGallery
UKTV has announced a partnership with the Chinese firm Huawei that will see the UKTV Play app placed in the Huawei AppGallery, making it the first TV on-demand service to launch on the platform in the UK.
Younger viewers turn UKTV’s classics during lockdown
UKTV says its seen a 55% volume increase in 16-34s since lockdown.
Original programming and VOD drives UKTV growth
UKTV’s new seven-channel portfolio has seen growth of 4% in 2019.
Simon Michaelides new CMO for UKTV
Simon Michaelides has been named as the new chief marketing and innovation officer at UKTV.
UKTV announces new management team
Marcus Arthur, President of BBC Studios UK & Ireland, has taken over as the new CEO of UKTV. It follows the separation of BBC Studios’ and Discovery’s joint interest in the company.
UKTV Originals continue to deliver
UKTV has seen its share of commercial impacts (SOCI) grow to 9.53 per cent year on year, an increase of 3% year on year. The 16-34 segment has seen an even greater rise in SOCI, up 6% year-on-year to 6.74%.
Childs to head Premiership Rugby
Outgoing UKTV chief executive Darren Childs has been confirmed as the new boss of Premiership Rugby.