All ITV articles – Page 263
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NewsITV weighed-up Five takeover
ITV has revealed that it considered making an ambitious bid to buy Five but decided it would be like buying “more old iron”.
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NewsITV to launch HD pay channels
ITV has confirmed its move into pay-TV as part of an ambitious five-year transformation strategy that delivered almost £100m in profits in the first half of 2010.
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CommentGreat expectations for ITV
As ITV prepares to unveil the results of its strategic review tomorrow, Jake Kanter analyses what investors and the industry can expect.
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NewsITV poised to reveal pay-TV plans
ITV is expected to outline a new pay-TV strategy tomorrow morning as part of its plans for transformation.
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NewsX Factor mag eyed for US launch
FremantleMedia Enterprises will look to launch The X Factor magazine in the US if the forthcoming UK version is successful.
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NewsEntourage first HBO show for Sky
Entourage looks set to be the first of the HBO shows that are already established in the UK to move to Sky.
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NewsITV names Paul Dale technology boss
ITV has named ex-Sky executive Paul Dale as chief technology officer as part of plans to “completely reshape” the commercial broadcaster’s digital future.
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NewsITV4 show to give FHM stand-ups a chance to shine
ITV4 is to turn its piloted FHM Stand-Up Hero format into a full 6 x 60-minute series from indie Baby Cow and branded entertainment specialist Signal TV.
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NewsAd changes will have little effect, says ITV
Ofcom is significantly relaxing its rules on TV advertising sales, but the changes have received a lukewarm reception from ITV.
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NewsCrozier holds talks with indies over adding value
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has been on a charm offensive with UK indies in an effort to build relationships and generate ideas about how to maximise value from their content.
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NewsCelebs take on Wacky Races challenge for ITV fact ent series
Three teams of celebrities are to immerse themselves in French culture as they journey Wacky Races style across the country for a primetime ITV1 series.
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NewsITV eyes tasty spin–off deal for food range
ITV’s ambitions to extract maximum value from its intellectual property could take a strange twist - in the shape of chutney.
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NewsITV calls for changes to Channel 3 network
ITV has called on Ofcom to overhaul the current Channel 3 network arrangements after the regulator said it pays a disproportionate amount of the cost for running the system.
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NewsITV retains Rugby World Cup rights
ITV has retained the exclusive rights to broadcast the next two Rugby World Cup tournaments, kicking competition from rivals into touch.
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NewsFremantle strikes £1m deal for X Factor app
Fremantle Media has struck a deal with Nokia, understood to worth £1m, that will see it develop an exclusive The X Factor mobile app for the handset manufacturer.
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NewsOfcom abolishes ad sales rules
Ofcom is significantly relaxing rules on television advertising sales, but has ruled out conducting a full investigation of the market.
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NewsLords to investigate TV ad market
The House of Lords is to launch an investigation into the television advertising market, in a move which will bring ITV’s Contract Rights Renewal scheme under close scrutiny.
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NewsBartlett lands Discovery role
ITV Studios’ outgoing managing director Lee Bartlett is to join Discovery as executive vice president, global production management, business and legal affairs.
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NewsWho Wants To Be a Millionaire? gets major reboot
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? is set for a major overhaul next month as ITV strives to keep the long-running gameshow fresh for viewers.
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NewsPiers Morgan set for fresh ITV deal
Piers Morgan is close to signing a new contract with ITV, despite being poised to replace Larry King on US news channel CNN.