The following update has been provided to stakeholders from STV CEO, Simon Pitts.

STV ‘Local Lifeline’ campaign provided free advertising for local heroes

New deal opens up new homes for STV’s fast growing streaming service

Scottish broadcaster bolsters popular position following significant increase in linear and online viewing

Two dramas from STV Productions have been shortlisted in three categories in the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy TV Craft Awards 2020.

STV Productions has been commissioned to produce a factual documentary series for Channel 5 offering a fresh exploration of the Royal family, told through their compelling and often troubled relationship with the British press.

The multi Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, who grew up in Aberdeen, will perform some of her biggest hits as part of the Appeal’s ongoing Songs for Scotland Facebook series today (Thursday 28 May) at 18:30 BST.

Tonight, STV and ITV’s landmark mental wellness campaign, Britain Get Talking, brings together some of the nation’s most loved stars in a rare video call moment reinforcing the importance of staying connected and reaching out beyond your inner circle.

In a new series exclusively produced for the STV Player, special correspondent Bernard Ponsonby chats with five famous faces in a mixture of warm, frank, funny and moving interviews – all available to view free and on-demand.

ITV, BBC, Sky, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV, ITN, the Association for Commercial Broadcasters and On-Demand Services (COBA) and Pact have joined forces to introduce new industry wide guidelines for producing television safely in the weeks and months ahead. The guidelines are intended to enable a return to production for the television industry.

A number of Scotland’s biggest music stars are lining up to perform exclusive weekly online concerts from their homes to raise funds for the STV Children’s Appeal’s Emergency Coronavirus Campaign.

Broadcaster adds more Player-only content plus two live streams as it announces five new partner deals

First episodes of STV favourite, Take The High Road, now available on STV Player

STV Children’s Appeal partners with National Emergencies Trust to help children and young people impacted by COVID-19

Here’s what we’re doing for viewers and communities.

Charity Lottery grants funding to help those impacted by COVID-19.

STV encourages public to keep in touch by submitting video messages for broadcast.

STV initiative provides free advertising to support communities affected by COVID-19 and celebrate local heroes across Scotland.

A message from Simon Pitts, Chief Executive of STV

STV today contacted viewers with the note below, to provide an update on some changes to the schedule in light of guidance around coronavirus.

STV Appeal will work with other charities to support most affected across Scotland

Chief Executive Simon Pitts sets out broadcaster response to COVID-19 pandemic

STV Productions TV film, Elizabeth is Missing, has this week received industry plaudits, winning both a CAMEO and a Broadcasting Press Guild award.

Adjusted operating profit up 13% with positive outlook