YouView backers sign £100m-plus deal to secure the TV service’s future
Internet based TV service YouView is set to stay, after its seven partners – including ITV, BT and Channel 4 – signed a multi-year funding plan.
The plan, thought to be valued at over £100m, will see the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and TalkTalk retain equal partnership.
“YouView is the fastest growing TV service in the UK and all of the shareholders are pleased with the progress made in just 18 months,” a spokeswoman for YouView told the Guardian. “All seven shareholders remain committed to YouView and are confident of finalising the renewed shareholders agreement by the end Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
