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Independence debate has given Scottish media a 'renewed sense of purpose', says STV chief Rob Woodward after figures boost

on Aug 28, 2014 | 0 comments

By Angela Haggerty

A refocus on Scottish identity amid the independence referendum campaign coverage has helped boost STV and given it and its competitors a “renewed sense of purpose”, according to STV chief executive Rob Woodward.

Speaking to The Drum following the release of STV’s half year figures – which showed a 35 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to £8.4m and a seven per cent year-on-year revenue growth to £54.7m – Woodward said the broadcaster was in a “strong position” and attributed some of the success to the wider effect of the independence referendum campaign.

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Source: The Drum