UKTV says that its digital first strategy has delivered strong VOD growth after the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster combined its linear and VOD divisions under the new U Masterbrand.
U&GOLD and U&alibi join UKTV Masterbrand
UKTV has completed its transition to its new U masterbrand with Gold & Alibi, transitioning to U&GOLD and U&alibi across paid linear and on demand platforms.
BBC Studios investing record amounts in new content
The BBC’s acquisition of Britbox International was part of BBC Studios record investment in content and its strategic priorities, according to the BBC Group annual report.
UKTV to adopt U Masterbrand on 16 July
UKTV will move its family of free-to-air channels to its new U branding on 16 July.
UKTV stays with SES until the end of the decade
The broadcaster behind channels including Dave, Gold and Drama has renewed its satellite capacity agreement.
UKTV achieves record Q1 as more 16-34s tune in
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 […]
Younger viewers turn UKTV’s classics during lockdown
UKTV says its seen a 55% volume increase in 16-34s since lockdown.