Sky unveils US$2.1-billion deal to acquire ITV, creating a kids media giant

The companies' broad kids libraries could set them up to command a larger share of the UK's domestic viewership

By Ryan Tuchow

July 6, 2026

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Sky unveils US$2.1-billion deal to acquire ITV, creating a kids media giant

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The companies' broad kids libraries could set them up to command a larger share of the UK's domestic viewership

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