Reflections on the 1991 ITV franchise auction
Today is the 30th anniversary of the outcome of the ITV franchise auction. The auction saw Thames, …
From Thames “In Colour” – in 1989?
In an age when branding is taken so seriously, it’s interesting to look back on a time when it …
Regional ITV anniversaries: to celebrate or not to celebrate
Anniversaries are a funny time for media organisations. On the one hand, they can be an opportunity …
ITV: uniting the network (part 1)
It’s 30 years since ITV’s first attempt at a proper corporate identity was launched. The …
Teleshopping returns to ITV: has overnight linear TV had its day?
The return of a full overnight programme schedule on ITV has proved short-lived. From 1st August, …