Closure of Wales and NI ITV+1 services
One of ITV’s main public service responsibilities is regional broadcasting. The volume may …
Local TV presenters are part of the channel brand
This week was a big week for UTV. Popular weather presenter Frank Mitchell and distinguished …
UTV or ITV: that is the question
What is the name of the Channel 3 service in Northern Ireland? No, it’s not some banal …
Centralised ITV continuity showing its flaws
The downside of UTV’s move to network continuity was exposed embarrassingly and painfully on Monday …
Just when we thought UTV branding was being killed off
Just when you thought the story of UTV channel branding was over comes an unexpected post-script. …
The end of an era – a time to take stock
The official end of UTV continuity marks the end of regional announcers at ITV plc – only STV, …
ITV confirms no return to UTV branding in Northern Ireland
There was an inevitability about today’s news that ITV branding on UTV is to become permanent.
Impact of new lockdown measures on broadcasting
It’s the last thing anybody would have wanted. Circuit breakers in Wales, Northern Ireland and parts …
UTV news programmes to adopt ITV News branding?
There are signs that some ITV News branding may be about to appear on UTV Live. A brand-building …
UTV branding: watch this space
It’s now four years since UTV got a revamp to bring it into line with ITV and almost seven months …
ITV announcer makes reference to “UTV”
Since UTV switched to ITV branding/continuity in April, there have been no references to …
Further signs of ITV getting back to normal
As people get used to the realisation that the fight against coronavirus will take time, there are …