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NewsDee Forbes named Discovery UK MD
Discovery has named Turner exec Dee Forbes as the new managing director and executive vice president of its UK/Ireland business.
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NewsDCMS and BBC Trust at war over top-slicing
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has entered a war of research with the BBC Trust – issuing new findings about public opinion on top-slicing that directly counter findings by the BBC’s governing body.
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NewsSimon Mayo confirmed to replace Chris Evans on R2
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Simon Mayo has confirmed he is to take over the Radio 2 drivetime slot from Chris Evans.
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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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NewsC4 plans sex education game
Games that teach teenage boys about sex education and girls about body image are among the latest web-based projects from Channel 4’s education department.
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NewsVoice of Radio 4 to leave after swearing on air
BBC continuity announcer Peter Jefferson, known as the ‘Voice of Radio 4’, is to leave after 45 years at the corporation.
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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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NewsDuncan set to quit C4 this week
Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan is expected to stand down this week after five years in the role, ending months of speculation.
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NewsEastenders to mark 25th with live broadcast
BBC bosses have announced plans to broadcast a live episode of Eastenders to celebrate the long-running soap’s 25th birthday.
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NewsMixed CRR outcome for ITV
ITV will have to keep its Contract Rights Renewal mechanism in place for advertisers, but it will be relaxed to make it more flexible.
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NewsFirst line-up revealed for Live from Studio Five
Glamour model Katie Price will appear on the first show of Five’s new current affairs series Live from Studio Five, presented by former footballer Ian Wright, model Melinda Messenger and Apprentice runner-up Kate Walsh.
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NewsSky censured for HD cross-promotions
BSkyB has been rapped by Ofcom for misleading cross-promotions with regards to its HD service.
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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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NewsKyle show rapped over c-word exchange
Ofcom has censured ITV for including the c-word in an edition of daytime talk show The Jeremy Kyle Show.
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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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NewsITV advertising sales verdict delayed
The provisional solution on how to handle the current capping of ITV’s advertising sales has been subject to a “slight delay”, the Competition Commission has announced.
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NewsOlympics could be broadcast in 3D
The director of the BBC’s 2012 coverage has revealed that the corporation may broadcast selected footage in 3D.