Independent Television News, also known as ITN, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1955, the company employs approximately 1300 individuals and reported $192.5M in revenue as of 2024. It operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. ITN specializes in media managed services, functioning as a news and factual production company within the UK.
ITN and Engage Digital Partners (EDP) have formed a strategic partnership to provide enhanced value to rights owners and brands in the sports and gaming sector. ITN appointed Justin Smith as its new Chief Financial and Operations Officer, who will play a key strategic role in cross-company activities. ITN Productions expanded its production team with the hiring of Emmy-nominated series producer and director Nadya Mahdi and BAFTA-nominated programme-maker Jeremy Daldry. Leading True Crime specialist indies have come together to launch the Association of True Crime Producers (ATCP) in the UK and Ireland, establishing best practice guidelines for the genre. Sadly, Emily Morgan, ITV News Health and Science Editor, passed away at the age of 45 after working for ITN for 23 years.
ITN's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of ITN's customers include ITV, Channel 5 and Channel 4. ITN has commercial and technical partners like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Avid and Grass Valley. Examples of ITN's suppliers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Adobe and HP.