All NBC Universal articles – Page 39
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NewsLaw & Order: UK wins new order
ITV’s adaptation of US crime drama Law & Order is to return for a further 13 episodes.
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NewsBDA appoints creative duo
Creative agency BDA has appointed two new creative directors as it looks to “raise the bar” on the services it provides for contracted broadcast clients.
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The Broadcast InterviewRoma Khanna: Building for the future
NBC Universal’s president of global channels and digital initiatives tells Michael Rosser how the UK will play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
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NewsNBC Universal in talks to acquire Monkey Kingdom
NBC Universal is in discussions to acquire indie Monkey Kingdom as part of the US studio’s ambitious production strategy in the UK.
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NewsGoogle TV reveals major backers
Google has revealed that a range of major media companies will support its campaign to become a major player in the living room with this month’s launch of Google TV in the US.
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NewsCarnival’s Neame to head NBCU production ambitions in UK
NBC Universal has promoted Carnival boss Gareth Neame to spearhead its production drive in the UK ahead of a major push into entertainment, comedy and drama.
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CommentAddressing the big issues
The RTS convention offered some fresh perspectives on raising revenues.
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NewsMorris replaces Farrar at NBC
NBC Universal has promoted Jamie Morris to the role of UK channel director for Syfy and Movies 24.
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NewsNBCU hires for global pay-TV push
Universal Networks, the global channels division of NBC Universal, has created a new senior marketing role as part of the company’s drive to expand its international pay-TV channels.
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NewsHallmark UK to relaunch as Universal Channel
Hallmark UK will be rebranded as the Universal Channel this autumn, as part of NBC Universal’s ongoing multimilliondollar restructure.
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Behind The ScenesDownton Abbey, ITV1
ITV1’s lavish new period drama will be a major weapon in the Sunday night ratings war. Robin Parker meets its creators.
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CommentC4 looks best option for UKTV
A sale of Virgin Media’s 50% stake to Sky or ITV is hard to imagine.
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NewsAd revenues surge for online TV
Advertising has overtaken paid-for content as the key generator of online TV revenues, fuelled by growth in commercial video-on-demand.
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NewsNBCU join SeeSaw
US shows including Heroes, House and The Office are joining online TV service SeeSaw, following a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution.
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CommentAcquisitions are hotting up as firms refocus on growth
Strong interest in Five sale points to further consolidation in the sector, says San Datta.
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Heavenly hires two for Lambie-Nairn team
Branding agency Heavenly is ramping up efforts to build a new broadcast team around creative director Martin Lambie-Nairn, after appointing two key creative staff.
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NewsNBCU eyes UK market with fact ent boost
NBC Universal is ramping up production activity in the UK, with one show already under way and four others in the pipeline.
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NewsGrant Thornton trio start own advisory business
Three of the finance team behind deals such as 12 Yard’s sale to ITV and Pioneer’s sale to Tinopolis have left Grant Thornton to set up a new advisory company.
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NewsHulu plans international service
Online video service Hulu plans to launch a subscription service internationally following its launch in the US.
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NewsFarrar quits NBCU for BBCW
BBC Worldwide has poached NBC Universal executive Jon Farrar for a senior role at its channels business.