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NewsBBC in discussion to set IPTV standard
The BBC is in talks with other public service broadcasters to agree a standard technology that would make IPTV content available on traditional television sets.
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NewsITV planning pay channel in Asia
ITV plans to launch a pan-Asian pay TV channel and is previewing the offering to broadcasters in the region.
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NewsDigital radio switchover by 2020
The radio industry could see all services migrated to digital by 2020, according to Digital Radio Working Group (DRWG).
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NewsC4: Warm words from BBC not enough
Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan has warned that the BBC's proposals to share its resources must amount to “more than warm words” and make a “material difference” to its funding model.
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NewsJohn Leslie arrested
Former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports.
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NewsFremantle making online drama for parents
A new online drama series for parents is in the works at FremantleMedia in partnership with a NBC Universal-backed website.
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NewsITN strikes al-Jazeera deal
ITN Source, the archive footage service, has signed a six-figure deal with al-Jazeera to give the network access to over 800,000 hours of video content for use in its programming.
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NewsSMG to rebrand as STV Group
SMG today announced plans to rename itself STV Group, the name of its broadcasting arm.
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NewsProduct placement debate not dead
Media secretary Andy Burnham has assured MPs that the debate on product placement is not dead and that he will listen to arguments for allowing it on British TV.
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NewsPanorama special brings 4.2m
BBC1's Panorama exposé on the exploitation of child labour to make cheap clothing for Primark gave the current affairs strand a sizeable audience of 4.2m (19.3%) at 9pm, the show's highest audience this year so far.
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NewsIMG hires former BBCW sales exec
IMG has appointed a former BBC Worldwide sales executive to spearhead sales in its entertainment division.
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NewsTV critics 24 June '08
'... winner of my nomination for most objectionable programme title of the year.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsC4 music shows to return
Channel 4 has cemented its ongoing commitment to music programming with a third extensive run for Freshly Squeezed.
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NewsFremantle unveils web shows
FremantleMedia is creating three new web projects as part of its strategy to develop ideas unrelated to its TV brands.
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NewsQuestions invited on BBC Local Video
Ofcom is asking stakeholders in the news industry to submit their questions ahead of its Market Impact Assessment (MIA) of the BBC's proposed Local Video service.
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NewsAudio sector considers new loudness standard
Broadcasters, sound companies and advertisers are a step closer to agreeing a new method for ensuring sound levels on commercials stay within acceptable limits.
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Ex Resolution man Gable to run Breathe
Dan Gable, the former joint managing director of Resolution, has been appointed as general manager of Breathe Post Production.
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BBC calls off post sale
The BBC has revealed that it is no longer in discussions to sell the post-production division of BBC Resources.
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Cinewessex on the move
Winchester-based facilities house Cinewessex has moved from Winnall Valley Road to 2 Moorside Place.