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NewsITV revenue surges on 'strong' ad recovery
ITV has benefited from a “strong” recovery in the television advertising market to post an 11% increase in revenue to £1.45bn.
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NewsPact wades into BBC animation controversy
Pact has waded into the controversy surrounding the BBC’s plans to build an animation studio, describing it as “a body blow” to UK indies and “a highly questionable move” for the licence fee-payer.
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News4iP's Loosemore leaves C4
4iP head Tom Loosemore has left Channel 4 and accepted some responsibility for the failure of the digital initiative.
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NewsControllers hit back over Seven Days marketing
Channel controllers including Sky 1’s Stuart Murphy, ITV digital head Zai Bennett and Five’s Jeff Ford have used the Promax conference to hit back at Stephen Lambert’s criticism of the marketing of Channel 4’s Seven Days.
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NewsITV to report bolstered ad revenues
ITV is tomorrow expected to report a stronger than anticipated second half of the year, benefiting from improved advertising revenues.
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NewsWorldwide sells £97m channel stakes to Discovery
BBC Worldwide has sold its 50% stake in two channels to joint venture partner Discovery for £97m.
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NewsITV's Downton undermines BBC, says Adam Smith Institute
The “revival” of ITV, with the airing of programmes such as Downton Abbey, is undermining the BBC’s right to be publicly funded, the Adam Smith Institute has suggested.
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NewsDownton and Red Bee triumph at Promax Awards
Downton Abbey scooped two awards at the Promax Awards for best drama promo and best use of music, while Red Bee Media picked up channel of the year for its work with CBBC.
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NewsHunt to return to witness stand
Jay Hunt has been called back to the witness stand in the tribunal case between former presenter Miriam O’Reilly and the BBC, after new evidence emerged late last week.
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NewsSecond name emerges for BBC Trust chair
Journalist Julian Bray has revealed he is a candidate to become chairman of the BBC Trust and that the role is set to be changed significantly.
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NewsStrikes definitely off, NUJ confirms
The NUJ has called off the strike due to take place on Monday, as the joint unions have been offered the opportunity to talk to the BBC early next week.
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NewsWood linked to BBC Trust chair
Former ITN chief executive Mark Wood has emerged as a candidate to become the next chair of the BBC Trust.
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NewsAxe red button comedy, says BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has recommended that the corporation should phase out its “red button” interactive service for comedy and drama programmes to save money.
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NewsSTV foiled in indie status bid
The production arm of Scottish broadcaster STV has been thwarted in its long-running attempt to win indie status.
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NewsTCI round-up: C4 offers history and cookery lessons
History with Niall Ferguson and cooking with Gizzi Erskine are on Channel 4’s timetable in a round up of shows added to The Commissioning Index this week.
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NewsGroup blasts BBC's "cynical" animation project
The trade body representing independent animation companies has blasted the BBC’s plans to build an in house production unit, saying it “would be a blow to the heart” of the industry.
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NewsVaizey: BBC got "superb" licence fee deal
The BBC got a “superb” licence fee settlement as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and will retain its independence from the Government despite budget cuts, Ed Vaizey has insisted.
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NewsThe X Factor final ad revenues "to hit £25m"
This year’s X Factor final could rake in more than £25 million in advertising revenue for ITV, agencies have predicted.
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NewsNUJ offers to call off strike
The NUJ strike planned for next week will be called off and talks re-opened if the BBC drops disciplinary action against three overseas union members who supported the strike.
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NewsITV2 lines up Kerry Katona series
Kerry Katona has been lined up to feature in a new ITV2 ob doc and could go on to become a long-term replacement for Katie Price.