All Broadcast articles in 6 April 2012 – Page 3
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NewsAssociated Press inks Bambuser deal
The Associated Press has signed a deal with video streaming technology firm Bambuser to use content generated by its users.
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CommentDigital switchover: data is the key to survival
As digital switchover ushers in its final phase, with London next to switch, harnessing viewer data is set to become a major battleground, writes Suranjan Som.
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NewsThe Voice tops TV Twitter trends
The Voice UK was the most tweeted about show on television over the past week.
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NewsC4 bolsters insight team
Channel 4 has boosted its audience insight team by poaching Clare Phillips from Red Bee Media.
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NewsArchaeologist concerned by ITV1 history series
The president of the Roman Finds Group archaeologist forum has raised concerns that ITV’s new landmark history series Britain’s Secret Treasures will encourage a damaging “gold rush” for valuable objects.
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NewsSouth Africa to expand tax credits
The South African government is poised to expand TV tax incentives, just weeks after the UK announced its own plans to adopt such a scheme.
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NewsFox orders Take Me Out
US broadcaster Fox has ordered a series of ITV1 dating show Take Me Out, which will debut in June in a Thursday night slot.
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NewsKen and Boris to go head to head on Sky News
Sky News is to broadcast a live London Mayoral debate between the three main candidates two weeks ahead of the vote.
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NewsAlex Connock takes new role at Shine Group
Alex Connock is joining Shine Group, taking on the newly-created role of director of new business across its UK companies.
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RatingsOnce Upon a Time delivers for C5
Channel 5 enjoyed fairy tale figures for its latest import.
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RatingsCatch-up boosts Titanic to 9m
Recording and watching of ITV1 drama opener extends its lead over Upstairs Downstairs finale
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RatingsThe Voice UK passes the acid test
Entertainment shows are gobbling up the 1m extra viewers watching TV on Saturday nights.
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RatingsLow-key start for Mad Men
Acclaimed US drama launches on Sky Atlantic with a fraction of its BBC4 figures
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NewsSky to plough millions into British film
Sky has created a major new development fund and will invest millions into British films that will air on Sky Atlantic and Sky Movies.
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RatingsApprentice hires 6.5m
WEDNESDAY: The Apprentice hired a series high audience of more than 6.5m, as Chelsea’s Champions League triumph performed well for ITV1.
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NewsEurosport to air Olympics in 3D
Eurosport is to broadcast more than 100 hours of 3D content including the men’s 100m final from the London 2012 Olympics via Sky 3D.
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NewsLive in Chelsea added to 4oD
Made in Chelsea’s online spin-off is being made available on catch-up service 4oD for the first time.
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Comment5 April '12
“A toothsome little documentary series taking writer Giles Coren around our isle.”
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RatingsBBC3’s Mugged knocked out by ITV2
WEDNESDAY: BBC3’s documentary about mugging could not compete with comedy film Knocked Up on ITV2.
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NewsWatson & Oliver returning to BBC2
Comedy duo Watson & Oliver will return for a second series on BBC2 despite drawing challenging audience figures for their first run.