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NewsBBC to launch next generation iPlayer
The BBC is preparing to launch an “all new iPlayer” that will include radio and television content on a single interface and a personalised recommendation feature.
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NewsFlextech finds new head of interactive internally
Flextech has promoted Edward Humphrey to the position of head of interactive, in advance of Jason George's departure in February.
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NewsUS networks WB and UPN in shock merger
The talk of the day at the annual Natpe marketplace in Las Vegas is that two free-to-air US networks, The WB and UPN, are to merge creating one new network, The CW.
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NewsBoomerang acquires Derek
Turner Broadcasting has acquired a fourth series of the live-action comedy Life with Derek, to broadcast on Boomerang in 2009.
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NewsVirgin Radio beefs up its executive board
Virgin Radio has promoted its head of new media to the board, throwing extra weight behind its continued expansion into digital radio.
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NewsSky Bet Vegas revives Strike It Rich format
Sky has bought the rights to the 90s Michael Barrymore- hosted game show, Strike It Richfrom FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide with the view to making an interactive TV game.
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NewsWar on Democracy scoops One World award
John Pilger's War on Democracy fought off competition from the BBC Storyville documentaries Taxi to the Dark Side and Please Vote for Me to take the award for best TV Documentary at last night's One World Media Awards.
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NewsMacKenzie set for radio return
Kelvin MacKenzie, the former chairman of the now defunct Wireless Group (TWG), is understood to be considering re-entering the UK radio market by buying a series of stations from GCap.
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One World Media Awards 2008
The full list of winners and nominees in each category for the One World Media Awards 2008
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ITV has golden opportunity, says industry
Industry experts have said Michael Grade's decision to step down will give the commercial broadcaster a golden opportunity to find a fresh leader with new-media credentials.
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Ratings
Hour-long The One Show starts strongly
The first hour-long episode The One Show performed well for BBC1 last night, stealing some share from Coronation Street.
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ITV makes Bennett boss of digital channels
ITV2 controller Zai Bennett has been promoted to the newly created role of director of digital channels and acquisitions at the commercial broadcaster.
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At-a-glance: ITV's Michael Grade to step down
News, opinion, the industry's response and Michael Grade's email to staff after announcing he is to step down as ITV's executive chairman.
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C4's Johnson: Crunch is a chance to cut fat
Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson has sounded a rare note of optimism in the credit crunch, claiming it is an opportunity to cut fat from businesses and take new risks.
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Bauer's Vidler to leave for EMI
Bauer Media chief marketing officer Andria Vidler has been named president of EMI Music UK and Ireland.
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Iannacci in talks with HBO over US Thick of It
Comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci has re-entered talks with HBO to create a US version of BBC political satire The Thick of It.
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NewsSpurs defeat gives victory to ITV4
ITV4’s coverage of Tottenham Hotspurs’ Uefa Cup defeat by Getafe was seen by 1.2m viewers from 8pm, a share of 6.56% in multichannel homes.
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Ofcom deals Project Canvas another blow
Project Canvas has been dealt another blow after Ofcom joined technology trade body Intellect Technology Association in raising serious competition concerns about the project.
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FX to launch HD channel
Fox-owned entertainment channel FX is to launch a dedicated HD service later this month.
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S4C sells off commercial arm
Welsh broadcaster S4C is to close down its commercial division and is preparing to sell off its international distribution business.