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NewsGovernment eyes terms of trade review
Sajid Javid has hinted that the government may launch a review of terms of trade and confirmed that Rona Fairhead’s appointment as BBC Trust chair has been “unanimously approved” by the culture select committee.
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NewsLorraine Heggessey urges broadcasters to allow beauty parades
Former BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has urged British broadcasters to support the emergence of US-style beauty parade pitching.
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NewsGovernment could step back from retransmission fees row
Culture secretary Sajid Javid has hinted that the government could step back from the retransmission fees dispute between Sky and ITV and Channel 4, clearing the way for negotiations between the companies.
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NewsPurnell: ‘Sword of Damocles’ hangs over the BBC
BBC director of strategy and digital James Purnell has claimed that there is a “Sword of Damocles” hanging over the corporation’s independence.
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NewsRona Fairhead predicts overhaul of BBC governance structure
Incoming BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead has suggested that changes to the corporation’s governance structures will be inevitable during charter renewal and pledged her support for the licence fee.
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NewsFifty Fathoms beefs up exec team
Luther and Peaky Blinders producer Katie Swinden has been appointed as creative director of Tiger Aspect umbrella indie Fifty Fathoms Productions.
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NewsLiberty eyes more UK acquisitions
Liberty Global is eyeing the acquisition of more UK indies but has ruled out increasing its stake in ITV.
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NewsBarb to peg Apple & Android tablet viewing
Apple and Android tablet viewing is to be measured by Barb for the first time as it bolsters its multiplatform ratings data.
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NewsChase Carey: Shine & Endemol mega-merger close
21st Century Fox boss Chase Carey has indicated that the mega-merger between Shine, Endemol and Core Media is due to be finalised shortly.
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NewsLive blog: Rona Fairhead faces MPs
Click for a look back at incoming BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead’s session with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee in which she addressed her £1m payoff from Pearson, the future of the Trust - and revealed her viewing habits.
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NewsOfcom to probe BBC News MH17 footage
BBC News is under investigation by Ofcom for broadcasting the passport picture of an MH17 crash victim.
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NewsRona Fairhead prepares to face MPs
Rona Fairhead, the government’s preferred candidate to lead the BBC Trust, will face MPs today for the final hurdle of her appointment process.
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NewsDecriminalisation of BBC licence fee moves closer
Culture secretary Sajid Javid has signalled the start of a process aimed at decriminalising licence fee evasion.
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NewsCorrie and Emmerdale directors demand better pay
Directors UK has demanded pay rises for 40 freelance directors working on ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
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NewsLatest version on Mistika on show in Amsterdam
IBC 2014: SGO will demonstrate version 8.4 of its editing system Mistika.
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Rascular to demo latest version of Helm
IBC 2014: Rascular will exhibit the latest version of its flagship product Helm, which allows users to control equipment such as routers, servers, multiviewers and modular gear from a wide range of manufacturers, with a single, integrated and customisable control screen.
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NewsRoot6 smooths file-based delivery
IBC 2014: Root6 is set to unveil insert edit functionality for its ContentAgent workflow management system at IBC.
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NewsAdobe updates Creative Cloud apps
IBC 2014: Adobe is set to release a raft of updates for its Creative Cloud desktop apps and its collaborative platform Adobe Anywhere for video, including new project management tools for Premiere Pro CC.
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NewsIBC to offer EVS-powered online TV service
IBC 2014: IBC delegates will be able to keep up with the Amsterdam trade show’s keynote sessions via a new online TV service.
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NewsSony adds to XDCam lineup
IBC 2014: Sony has made another addition to its XDCam family with the launch of the PXW-X500.