All Broadcast articles in 16 March 2012 – Page 2
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NewsEricsson to acquire Technicolor's broadcast arm
Ericsson has agreed a deal for Technicolor’s broadcast services division.
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RatingsBBC4’s Dirk Gently loses 275k
MONDAY: After a strong debut last week, audience figures for BBC4 comedy drama Dirk Gently took a tumble.
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NewsBBC America to adapt Aussie refugee format
A hit Australian reality series that challenges racial stereotypes is to be adapted by BBC America.
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NewsShine Australia hires rival's former boss
Shine Australia has appointed Rory Callaghan, the former chief exec of rival Aussie producer Southern Star, as its first executive director.
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NewsC4 poised to snatch Grand National rights from BBC
Channel 4 has emerged as the frontrunner to win TV horse racing rights to the Derby, Royal Ascot and Aintree from the BBC.
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RatingsScott & Bailey returns with 6.8m
MONDAY: ITV1 crime drama Scott & Bailey returned with its second biggest audience on record - more than double the crowd of BBC1’s Empire.
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Comment13 Mar '12
“The content is fascinating and timely but the delivery is infuriating.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsJane Mote joins short film firm
Jane Mote former managing director of Current TV has been appointed non-executive director of short film community The Smalls.
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NewsCrozier: Sky retransmission fees are wrong
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has entered the retransmission fees debate, claiming the broadcaster should receive carriage fees from BskyB for appearing on its platform.
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NewsC4 poaches CBBC's Kavanagh
Channel 4 has poached CBBC controller Damian Kavanagh to head the department behind Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and Embarrassing Bodies.
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NewsFocal Awards 2012 nominations revealed
Senna is in pole position at this year’s Focal International Awards, with the documentary nominated in three categories.
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NewsSNP: Scottish BBC is “entirely feasible”
The SNP is “seriously considering” attempting to carve up the BBC to create a Scottish Broadcasting Corporation as part of plans for devolution.
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NewsHarris updates Videotek range
Harris has made several new additions to its Videotek test and measurement portfolio.
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NewsBBC to expand Global News team
The BBC is looking for a “heavyweight” chief business correspondent to expand its Global News team and increase its international coverage.
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NewsBBC should consider pressures on print journalists
The BBC should consider the impact of its online news operation in light of the “challenge” faced by paid-for news outlets, according to its director general.
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NewsTV ad market to remain flat
TV advertising is to remain steady with a predicted growth of 1% for 2012 while radio ads have been forecast to increase from 1% to 1.7%, according to media buyer ZenithOptimedia.
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Comment14 March '12
“There has never been a better argument for being unconscious.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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RatingsBiggest Loser down 2m on last year's finale
TUESDAY: ITV1 slimming show The Biggest Loser ended more than 2m viewers down on last year’s finale.
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NewsZodiak USA boss quits; returning to UK
Zodiak USA chief executive Grant Mansfield is leaving the company after just over two years.
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NewsCameramen to celebrate work in warzones
The Guild of Television Cameramen will run a one-day workshop/seminar on 31 March, which will celebrate the work of TV cameramen in warzones and riots.