Sky TV has made a strong start to the financial year, with a 10 percent rise in net profit for the half-year to December.

The broadcaster experienced a 3 percent dip in customers to 1.02 million- but a 4 percent rise in revenue to $393 million.

Chief executive Sophie Moloney says she's excited about these results, despite the 2023 entertainment strikes impacting content.

"We haven't had those key titles, but they are coming back. White Lotus, Handmaid's Tale will be coming out next financial year, we've still got good content."

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Sky TV has made a strong start to the financial year, with a 10 percent rise in net profit for the half-year to December.
The broadcaster experienced a 3 percent dip in customers to 1.02 million- but a 4 percent rise in revenue to $393 million.
Chief executive Sophie Moloney says she's excited about these results, despite the 2023 entertainment strikes impacting content.
"We haven't had those key titles, but they are coming back. White Lotus, Handmaid's Tale will be coming out next financial year, we've still got good content."
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