All Broadcast articles in 10 July 2015 – Page 2
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NewsC4 pilots budget holiday format
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners indie Betty will task two thrifty families to put together the cheapest holiday package in a pilot for Channel 4.
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NewsNick Robinson to join R4’s Today
Nick Robinson, the BBC’s political editor for the last 10 years, will become a Today presenter from the autumn.
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NewsRobert Marsh joins Sassy Films
Sassy Films has hired former Fremantle Media and Zodiak Active exec Robert Marsh to set up a dedicated digital division.
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NewsDan Snow to front Spitfire dig on YouTube
Ballista Media is to livestream the unearthing of a rare MRK II Spitfire via its History Hit YouTube channel.
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NewsIABM reports sector growth, appoints new board
The broadcast and media equipment sectors have grown in sales and profitability, according to two IABM reports.
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NewsFrance Télévisions Tours with Avid
France Télévisions is employing Avid Everywhere for its production of a daily highlights package of the 2015 Tour de France.
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NewsDanmon completes HD upgrade for Denmark’s TV2 FYN
Danmon Systems Group has completed TV2 FYN-Denmark’s transition from SD to HD.
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NewsBT: Sky overcharges subs by £500m
BT is lobbying Ofcom to review the pay-TV market, arguing that Sky’s dominance is costing consumers £500 million a year and damaging sports rights negotiations.
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NewsSweden's TV4 opts for ChyronHego GFX
Sweden’s TV4 is using ChyronHego to drive the newsroom and graphics workflow in its new studio.
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NewsPearl.tv claims UHD first
German shopping network Pearl.tv is set to be Europe’s first UHD free-to-air channel, with a launch scheduled to coincide with the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin in September.
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NewsAvid unveils v8.4 Media Composer
The latest version of Avid Media Composer is now available for download.
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NewsBBC to share Six Nations coverage with ITV
The BBC and ITV have signed a landmark deal to keep the Six Nations on terrestrial television until 2021.
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NewsWall to Wall exec to lead Mentorn as John Willis steps back
Wall to Wall head of international Jonathan Hewes is to become chief executive of Mentorn Media as John Willis steps back in a Tinopolis Group restructure that also involves Pioneer Productions.
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RatingsThe Autistic Gardener opens with 1.3m
WEDNESDAY: The Autistic Gardener didn’t quite blossom for Channel 4 as it was overshadowed by the competition.
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NewsPact head of diversity to join BBC
Pact head of diversity Joyce Adeluwoye-Adams is to join the BBC as diversity lead for television.
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NewsC5 acquires Tutankhamun drama
Channel 5 has made its most significant acquisition from sister broadcaster Spike since it was bought by parent company Viacom.
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NewsSky 1 beefs up comedy with The Muppets
Sky 1 has landed three comedy-led series, including exclusive rights to The Muppets in the UK and Ireland, as part of a 20% increase in original content on the channel.
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NewsWhittingdale accused of 'forcing sport off the BBC'
Chris Bryant has accused culture secretary John Whittingdale of “forcing sport off the BBC”, claiming a “shabby” licence fee deal will leave the corporation struggling to compete for sports rights.
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NewsTory MP: C4 privatisation could hit content budget
A potential privatisation of Channel 4 could result in its content budget being cut to make it a more profitable business, according to the chair of the culture, media & sport select committee.
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NewsThe Brittas Empire set for comeback
The BBC is working with writer Richard Fegen to develop a comeback episode of 90s sitcom The Brittas Empire.