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Old 06-05-2020, 13:41   #1275
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Re: Linear is old tech - on demand is the future

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
You are clutching at straws there, Chris. This has been widely reported.
Er no, what's straw-clutching is you quoting an article that specifically discusses the business impact caused by lockdown and using it to make entirely generalised comments about the state of ad-supported TV.

What you're saying may or may not be valid, but the article you referenced doesn't support your argument even slightly, and even suggests the opposite, once virus related losses are accounted for:

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Broadcast revenue was up 2% year-on-year at £500 million, with ITV total advertising up 2% as originally guided, and online revenues up 26%.
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