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Sky-ITV deal referred to UK regulators over plurality concerns

TVREV’s Annie Krukowska reports that UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has formally referred the proposed £1.6 billion Sky-ITV Media deal to Ofcom and the CMA, which must report back by January 27, 2027.

Why it matters. Advertisers face a combined Sky-ITV with greater bargaining power in UK TV ad pricing, which ISBA has already flagged as a reach and choice concern.

Signal from TVREV · Annie Krukowska · read the original.

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