The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Broadcaster shrinking picture after EU exit
ITV will slash £25 million in costs next year as a direct result of Britain’s decision to quit the European Union.
The broadcaster said it has put in place a “robust plan” to meet the challenges Brexit is set to pose.
Chief executive Adam Crozier said: “Against a backdrop of wider economic uncertainty following the EU referendum we have put in place a robust plan to allow us to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.
“As part of this we are targeting a £25 million reduction in overheads for 2017.”
ITV made the announcement alongside results for the first half of the year, which saw total external revenue rise 11% to £1.5 billion.
Pre-tax profits rose 9% to £425m but advertising revenue is set to dip.
Mr Crozier added: “Our strategy of strengthening and rebalancing the business is clearly working.”