All Comcast articles – Page 7
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FeaturesMaking money from VR
Unlike 3D, VR offers some potentially rich revenue streams, finds Adrian Pennington
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NewsNBCU boss cool on ITV acquisition
NBC Universal chief executive Steve Burke has poured cold water on rumours that the US giant was planning to acquire ITV.
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NewsITV chairman poised to step down
ITV chairman Archie Norman is preparing to step down after more than six years at the commercial broadcaster, according to reports.
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NewsNBC owner denies ITV takeover talks
US media conglomerate Comcast has denied reports that it is in takeover talks for ITV.
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NewsIn Brief: ITV, Amazon, Saturday Night Takeaway
US media group Comcast is reportedly eyeing a bid for ITV, while Amazon renews The Man In The High Castle and NBC cancels the US remake of Saturday Night Takeaway.
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NewsThe global trends for 2016
Broadcast international editor Peter White makes his predictions for the year ahead
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Features2015 Review: technology round-up
Drones were everywhere, IP foundations were laid and HDR took over from UHD as the industry buzzword - but VR generated the most excitement. Adrian Pennington reports
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FeaturesRatings analysis: Downton Abbey, ITV
Downton Abbey gave a huge boost to ITV’s Sunday night and Christmas Day ratings. Stephen Price assesses the period drama’s impact, and how the schedules will shape up now
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NewsEricsson to acquire video processing firm Envivio
IBC 2015: Ericsson has announced that it will acquire video processing and delivery solutions provider Envivio for approximately $125 million.
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The Broadcast InterviewWill Macdonald & David Granger, Monkey
Made In Chelsea indie bosses David Granger and Will Macdonald tell Peter White they have US primetime in their sights and are on the hunt for the next Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush.
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CommentAll eyes are on ITV’s results
Figures will reveal more than just profit and loss, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentWhy should viewers pay a new TV tax?
David Abraham misses the point on retransmission fees, says Sky’s Graham McWilliam
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FeaturesCharlie Vogt, Imagine Comms
The chief executive of Imagine Communications and Gates Air on splitting the company in two and the similarities between TV and the telecoms industry
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CommentNetflix must stay a step ahead
SVoD service has to innovate to keep rivals at bay, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsFremantle launches push for major online formats
Fremantle Media is preparing for the future by attempting to create a wave of major online formats.
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NewsHarris Broadcast makes double appointment
Harris Broadcast has appointed Steve Reynolds as chief technology officer and Skip Sorenson as chief financial officer.
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NewsBaggage lands China remake
Channel 4 dating format Baggage is to be remade in China after NBC Universal struck a deal with Chinese broadcaster GuangXi.
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FeaturesAndrew Beecham, Senior Vice-President Of Programming, Sprout
Looking to capitalise on the UK’s strong heritage in kids TV
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NewsDiscovery eyes VoD service
Discovery is eyeing the launch of a paid-for VoD service offering viewers the ability to watch its factual and factual entertainment content online.
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NewsDisney shuts ESPN 3D
The future of 3D has received another blow after Disney announced plans to shut its ESPN 3D sports network in the US.