All Broadcast articles in 24 October 2008 – Page 6
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NewsVitec buys Talkdynamics for£1.4m
Camera peripherals and accessories group Vitec will continue its 2008 spending spree by acquiring the Technologies Talkdynamics business for£1.4m.
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NewsNew staff join Screen Yorkshire
Screen Yorkshire has added three new staff to its industry development team as it looks to promote games and interactive media throughout the region.
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FeaturesReality TV goes wild
As Autumnwatch prepares to hit our screens, Chris Curtis talks to executive producer Tim Scoones about the show's popularity and his unwavering passion for conservation.
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FeaturesUS Election special
As the world prepares for what is set to be the most exciting American presidential election in recent history, we ask leading UK news editors about the challenges of covering this mammoth political race.
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FeaturesYorkshire's got talent
With over 10,000 people working in TV, radio, new media and games, Yorkshire is a key player in the creative sector. Will Strauss takes a look at the shape of the industry and how it is starting to embrace cross-platform production.
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Behind The ScenesOn location: Oceans
Series producer Helen Thomas on an ocean-going journey that was both difficult and dangerous.
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FeaturesMaking the BBC less of a London thing
As the BBC firms up the details on its pledge to source half of its network programming from outside London, Meg Carter discovers that opinion is very much divided on the benefits of the move.
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NewsRandall wins permanent role at Sky News
Jeff Randall is to join Sky News on a permanent basis from 2009.
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NewsRobinson: BBC may become Mugabe-figure
Time Team presenter Tony Robinson has raised fears that the BBC could become a Robert Mugabe-figure under new proposals for it to form partnerships with other public service broadcasters.
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NewsFive inks deal with BBC to extend reach in rural areas
Five has secured an agreement with the BBC that will extend the reach of its flagship channel to rural areas through Freeview.
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NewsJohnson warns of cutbacks if C4 privitised
Privatisation would “tear the heart out of Channel 4”, leading to cutbacks in news, current affairs and arts, chairman Luke Johnson has warned.
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NewsLeopardrama signs up BBC script editor
Jez Swimer, former script editor for the BBC's drama department, has joined Leopardrama as development producer.
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CommentBlog: Troubleshoot and trust
On air presenter and pundit? How can you get the best from the business, especially if relatively new to it? Geoff Motley advocates a shared responsibility between you and your agent.
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NewsAmazon concludes with 3m
Explorer Bruce Parry ended his six-part journey along the Amazon last night on BBC2 with a strong 2.9m viewers (12.9% share) at 9pm.
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NewsC4 to shut down digital ad agency
Channel 4 is to close its in-house digital advertising sales agency 4DS, with the loss of up to 10 jobs.
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NewsNatural World celebrates 25th with three-year order
BBC2's Natural World is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a three-year recommission.
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NewsBrosnan given license to thrill at Diverse
Katie Brosnan has joined indie Diverse Bristol as executive producer, to boost the company's output of factual entertainment and features.
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NewsConsumer spending on TV hit by credit crunch
Spending on TV services such as subscription channels is expected to be hit by the economic downturn, according to the latest research.
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NewsESPN launches online player
ESPN has finally rolled out its ESPN360.com online video player in the UK.
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News4 Kids' MD joins RDF
Former 4 Kids Entertainment co-managing director Stephen Gould has joined RDF Kids and Family as its director of consumer products.