All articles by Alex Farber – Page 245
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NewsBoomerang profits down 37%; revenues climb
Indie Boomerang Plus has announced a 37% fall in operating profits to £780,000 following a major investment in development.
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NewsC5 sales head departs after 14 years
Channel 5 commercial sales director Kelly Williams is leaving the broadcaster after 14 years.
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NewsDiscovery UK ready to push entertainment credentials
Discovery UK is kicking off a hunt for more entertainment-based formats and has invested development funds in fledgling indie Nerd’s underground gameshow as it bids to broaden its output.
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NewsBranson and Huq to front shows for Current TV
Environmentalist and model Sam Branson and Blue Peter presenter turned Xtra Factor host Konnie Huq have been lined up as key talent for new shows for Current TV.
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NewsDiscovery Channel on board HMS Ark Royal doc
The Discovery Channel has ordered an access-all-areas documentary series on board decommissioned aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal as it embarks on its final major voyage.
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NewsUKTV and C4 step up to digital plate
UKTV and Channel 4 are stepping up their hunt for shows that have a strong multiplatform element to increase audience engagement.
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NewsAll3Media pushes to seal VoD deals in US
All3Media is planning a major push on sealing video-on-demand (VoD) content deals in the US as it looks to boost its digital revenues.
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NewsMTV looks to add another dimension with 3D Awards
MTV is hoping to film next year’s MTV Awards in 3D and is working towards creating a more coherent international commissioning strategy.
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NewsJohn Myers named Radio Academy head
Former chief executive officer of GMG Radio John Myers is to become the new head of the Radio Academy in April, filling the position left by Trevor Dann’s resignation.
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NewsSeeSaw launches subs and ads initiatives
Video-on-demand (VoD) service SeeSaw is introducing a subscription model and allowing viewers to choose the ads they view as it fine-tunes its commercial options.
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NewsSky prepared to end C5 news deal
Sky has told Channel 5 it is prepared to terminate its contract to produce news for the terrestrial channel two years early.
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NewsBBC3 to air live Frankenstein show
The BBC is to host a music and drama event in Leeds, dubbed Frankenstein’s Wedding, which will be broadcast live on BBC3.
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NewsShine Group hires News Int exec to push global brands
Shine Group has hired News International’s Lori Heiss to push brand extensions for key shows such as MasterChef.
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News1Xtra names new breakfast DJ
BBC Radio 1Xtra has appointed Twin B as its new weekday breakfast show DJ in a bid to attract younger listeners, with existing hosts Trevor Nelson and Gemma Cairney moving to later solo daytime slots.
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NewsSky reveals Bravo closure date
Sky has confirmed the date it is to turn off Bravo, ending 25 years on British screens.
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NewsUKTV hunting multi-platform projects
UKTV will only look to commission shows which have a strong multi-platform element for flagship channels Dave, Good Food and Home.
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NewsIf It’s Broke, Fix It! urges Phillips for UKTV Home
UKTV’s home and gardens channel Home has ordered a ten-part series from RDF Television in which handyman Craig Phillips teaches reluctant homeowners some DIY tricks.
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NewsPact presents united front for C5 suppliers
Pact is drawing up plans for how it can help indies deal with Channel 5 under Richard Desmond after holding a meeting of “very unhappy” members on 17 November.
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NewsC4 Education launches second major review
Channel 4 Education has reappointed educational business consultancy Mtm Consulting as it plots a long-term strategy.
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The Broadcast InterviewMichael Carrington: Bringing comedy to kids’ TV
Turner’s chief content officer for EMEA says children’s broadcasters have been neglecting the live-action comedy genre, and this is something he is keen to change.