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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Simon English

Mr Bates wins plaudits for ITV but ad market 'in recession'

A tough advertising market saw profits plunge at ITV this year with CEO Carolyn McCall pledging to “reshape” the cost base of the broadcaster behind Coronation Street and Love Island.

While ITV’s studio arm and its ITVX Streaming platform are showing signs of progress, profits crashed 60% to £193 million.

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