All Broadcasters articles – Page 1148
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NewsC4: new boss, same problems
Channel 4 is poised to fast-track its hunt for a new chief executive to resolve the uncertainties that have dogged it for the last two years over its future funding, size and scope.
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NewsBBC eyes online docs archive
The BBC is considering creating a permanent online portal to house full-length documentaries as part of its plan to revolutionise how it uses its archive.
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NewsBall poised to overhaul ITV
ITV insiders are bracing themselves for Tony Ball to rip up the rule book if he is appointed as chief executive of the commercial broadcaster.
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NewsRedmond: BBC and C4 must work together
RTS CAMBRIDGE: Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond has called for BBC and Channel 4 to be merged as a single “creative content provider” in a bid to save teen television.
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NewsBradshaw attacks BBC Trust
RTS CAMBRIDGE: The BBC Trust is at loggerheads with the government after culture secretary Ben Bradshaw said its role as both “regulator and cheerleader” was unsustainable.
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BBC war reporter Barron dead at 69
BBC war correspondent Brian Barron has died from cancer at the age of 69.
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NewsBroadcast Awards 2010: Last few days to enter
Just three days remain to submit entries for the 2010 Broadcast Awards, where hopefuls compete to secure their place amongst the industry’s elite.
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NewsC4 confirms Duncan's exit
Channel 4 has confirmed that chief executive Andy Duncan will stand down before the end of the year, ending months of speculation.
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NewsSalary of BBC Wales boss revealed
BBC Wales director Menna Richards is in the £160,000 to £190,000 salary band, according to figures released after a freedom of information request.
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Trust concludes on BBC events sponsorship
The BBC Trust has formally banned commercial sponsorship of on-air BBC events, as part of a shake up of its sponsorship rules.
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NewsBBC hands "size and scope" review to ex-Tory advisor
The BBC has handed the review of its “size and scope” to John Tate, formerly a senior Tory advisor who has worked closely with David Cameron.
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NewsBroadcasters repeat strategy is flawed, says report
Broadcasters are employing “20th century tactics with 21st century technologies” such as +1 channels and failing to capitalise on ad sales around repeats, a report has claimed.
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NewsBBC ready to share iPlayer technology
The BBC has officially kicked off its initiative to share iPlayer technology with commercial rivals.
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RatingsDerren Brown magics up 5.5m to C4
A total of 5.5m watched illusionist Derren Brown on Friday night as he explained how he correctly predicted the lottery, giving Channel 4 one of its best rating programmes of the year.
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NewsBBC Worldwide may be privatised
The BBC is considering floating BBC Worldwide on the stock market, as part of its review of the size and scope of the corporation’s activities.
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NewsProduct placement to be approved for British TV
Product placement could soon be allowed on British television programmes for the first time with the Government reviewing a ban on the practice as broadcasters struggle with weak advertising revenue.
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NewsCBS to launch UK channels with Chellomedia
Six CBS-branded channels will launch in the UK later this year after the US giant’s international arm struck a joint venture deal with multichannel operator Chellomedia.
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NewsAnalysis: are you ready for musical chairs?
The industry is bracing itself for another round of executive musical chairs - with insiders predicting a complex series of moves could end with ITV’s Elaine Bedell and Alison Sharman going head to head to become the broadcaster’s director of television.
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NewsBBC1 off to Oz for latest search for star format
BBC1 is looking for a Dorothy and, bizarrely, a Toto the dog as it turns to The Wizard of Oz for in its latest search for a star format.
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NewsITV aims to avoid fines with 'double compliance '
Independent producers commissioned by ITV will have their content vetted for compliance by the commercial broadcaster, following moves by Ofcom which beef up the fines the network faces for breaches of the broadcasting code.