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Bectu launches radio initiative for minority staff
Broadcasting union Bectu is hosting an event to help raise the profile of black and minority (BME) staff in the radio industry after research carried out by Skillset found that as little as 1.8% of those working in radio are BME.
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Jowell confirms licence fee role for audit office
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has called in the taxpayers' watchdog to scrutinise the BBC's bid to raise the licence fee to£180.
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Ofcom survey shows current affairs growing in popularity
An Ofcom survey into current affairs programmes has found people watched more of the genre last year than they did five years ago.
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NTL prices quadruple-play
Cable giant NTL:Telewest has announced details of its quadruple-play offering which will include free digital TV to all customers who subscribe to its fixed-line phone service.
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Cantor puts odds on Allen's successor
With question marks hanging over the future of Charles Allen, ITV's under-fire chief executive, spread betting firm Cantor Index has issued a list of odds on potential successors.
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Sky acquires mykindaplace
Sky has taken full control of web publishing company mykindaplace in a multi-million pound deal, as part of the satellite group's strategy to expand its online presence.
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Viewers warm to Driving Mum and Dad Mad
The ratings fortunes of ITV1's Driving Mum and Dad Madtook an upturn last night with the documentary series increasing its audience to 3.4 million (16.1%) at 9pm.
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Gaydar posts record listeners
Gaydar Radio, the UK's only gay and lesbian radio station, has posted record listening figures which place it above rival digital stations Heat and Virgin Classic Rock.
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Speculation over Allen exit gains momentum
ITV's share price is threatening to break the 100p mark, as the reign of chief executive Charles Allen looks to be close to an end.
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Premier League in Likeaballs deal
The makers of CBBC cartoon The Likeaballshave signed an exclusive deal with the FA Premier League - the first time the league has tied up with a kids' TV programme.
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Fremantle takes Abbey Road to the world
Fremantle International Distribution has picked up the rights to new Channel 4 music series, Live From Abbey Road, which will include performances from such artists as The Killers, The Who, Paul Simon and Diana Ross.
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MercuryMedia strikes deals for 9/11 doc
MercuryMedia has secured a number of deals for US 9/11 documentary Loose Change,which is currently attracting the attention of several US studios interested in co-producing a theatrical version.
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Fireworks gets Heavy
Fireworks International has landed the international rights to some 35 hours of content from leading US broadband entertainment network Heavy.
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Hit lines up new deals for Bob and friends
Hit Entertainment has unveiled a raft of deals with broadcasters across Europe for its portfolio of pre-school properties, including Bob the Builder, Pingu, Thomas & Friendsand Fireman Sam.
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Target strikes new kids deals
Target Entertainment has picked up the international rights to the new production of Muffin the Mule and struck licensing agreements for ITV's Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs.
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Sparrowhawk ramps up for mobile launch
Sparrowhawk Media is gearing up for the commercial launch of its video texting service TxtBig and exploring other new opportunities for its content library, following the appointment of John Morris as managing director of its distribution arm.
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Broadcast blogs: why there are too many graduates
In his latest blog, location manager Malcolm Treen pleads with school leavers not to do media studies at university, arguing that the industry was already at saturation point even before productions started going abroad.
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New ITV singing show fails to woo viewers
ITV1 failed to hit the high notes on Saturday night with new series It's Now or Neveronly managing 1.7 million (10.1%) at 7.50pm.
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Ulster TV looks again at SMG
Ulster TV is considering a takeover bid for troubled Scottish TV and radio group SMG following the departure if its chief executive.