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SOCIETY DEBATES FUNDING
The Media Society is hosting a debate entitled Losing the Licence - How Will We Fund the Future of Broadcasting? at the London School of Economics on 25 May. TV Journalist
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FILM FESTIVAL HIRES HEULYN
Next year's Celtic Film & Television Festival will be produced by media marketing consultant Menna Heulyn. Until last year Heulyn was S4C's head of marketing, responsible for the channel's branding and
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ONE WORLD HELPS KIDS
The One World '99 International Media Conference & Awards takes place on 17 June. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby, the conference explores the media's role in protecting children's rights. Participants will include
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John Peel leads the way as R4 dominates awards
BBC Radio 4 dominated this year's Sony Radio Awards, coming top in eight categories, including a hat-trick of awards for John Peel's Home Truths.As expected, the BBC swept the board with
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News broadcasters come under fire
Freelance cameramen took news broadcasters to task over their lack of commitment to international news at an industry seminar last week, writes Ashley Davies.
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Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSkyB) chief executive Jeff Henry has clinched the rights to Pearson Television's comedy drama, Minder, for Granada Plus, writes Alice Macandrew. The 94 x 60-minute run, star
Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSkyB) chief executive Jeff Henry has clinched the rights to Pearson Television's comedy drama, Minder, for Granada Plus, writes Alice Macandrew. The 94 x 60-minute run, starring George
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NewsSMG share price plummets following Jackson exit
SMG's float of Virgin Radio has been set back by the resignation of Virgin Radio chief executive Paul Jackson on Friday last week - a departure which has contributed to the company's share price plummeting by almost 20% to 37.7p a share. [ALL]
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ITE opens London office to boost its format sales
Danish production company Interactive Television Entertainment (ITE) is setting up a London office as part of a bid to sell its formats to UK broadcasters, writes Tim Dams.
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Murrell leaves Picture Palace for development role at Red Rooster
Red Rooster Television has signed up Rachel Murrell, drama development executive at Picture Palace Films, to be its new head of development, writes Ashley Davies.
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Kemistry has created the title sequence for new Kudos/Channel 4 drama Psychos. Designed by Yann Secouet and produced by Ricky Churchill, the titles feature key imagery taken from the series. Offlined
Kemistry has created the title sequence for new Kudos/Channel 4 drama Psychos. Designed by Yann Secouet and produced by Ricky Churchill, the titles feature key imagery taken from the series. Offlined
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Barton Brothers has designed the programme graphics for Borobodour the Lost Temple of Java, an episode in the BBC Timewatch series. The programme, produced by Seventh Art productions, traces the histo
Barton Brothers has designed the programme graphics for Borobodour the Lost Temple of Java, an episode in the BBC Timewatch series. The programme, produced by Seventh Art productions, traces the history
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Hobbins Sides has completed the titles for new Noel Edmonds-presented vehicle The World of the Secret Camera. Commissioned by BBC and Unique Television producer Mark Tinkler, the animated titles depic
Hobbins Sides has completed the titles for new Noel Edmonds-presented vehicle The World of the Secret Camera. Commissioned by BBC and Unique Television producer Mark Tinkler, the animated titles depict a
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TV execs question report on branding
TV executives have questioned claims by TV consultancy David Graham & Associates (DGA) that channel branding will become increasingly less important in the digital age.Speaking at the UK Digital TV conference
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ITV out on top at RTS Sports Awards
ITV companies had a good night at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Sports Awards last week, triumphing in seven network and regional categories, writes Liz Shackleton.
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BBC DOMINATES RTS TV JOURNALISM NOMINATIONS
The BBC dominates the shortlist for the Royal Television Society (RTS) TV Journalism Awards, having received nominations for all but two of the 14 categories, writes Ashley Davies.
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Study sheds light on TV viewing
Contrary to popular belief, men like soap operas and make joint decisions with their female partners over what TV to watch, according to a new study from the British Film Institute
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ITC COMMISSIONS DIGITAL STUDY FROM NTL AND SMITH
NTL and the Smith Group have been commissioned by the Independent Television Commission to undertake a study that will investigate how to maximise UK digital terrestrial following the switch-off of analogue
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NewsTV 'must adapt' to new gaming laws
Broadcasters need to be 'cleverer' in how they run competitions to avoid breaking gambling legislation that came into force this week, a top lawyer has warned.
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METAWAVE MERGES WITH MATTHEY ELECTRONICS
UK routing specialist Metawave has merged with Matthey Electronics to create a new company, which will be known as Metawave Video Systems. The new venture will combine Metawave's Newbury design facility
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WISE BUDDAH LOOKS TO EXPAND INTO NEW SECTORS
Wise Buddah is launching a revamped facility at its Great Titchfield Street site in an attempt to expand into the TV, advertising, spoken word and independent radio sectors. Two new audio