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ITV

September 2018

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ITV has continued the improvement seen in Q1 with its half year results showing revenues up 8% at £1.6bn thanks to the biggest increase in share of viewing in its history. Adjusted profit declined 7% to £375m and earnings fell 8% to 7.1p mainly due to higher World Cup scheduling costs.Broadcast & Online, its main advertising division, increased revenues 3% to £1,045m, with its ITV channels increasing share of viewing by a record 9% and represents three consecutive years of growth, also a record. Daytime shows such as Good Morning Britain, This Morning and The Chase grew their audiences and Coronation Street and Emmerdale continue to perform well and are now the UK’s two largest soaps.Meanwhil ...

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