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NewsBBC to launch digital radio on medium-wave
The BBC will become the first broadcaster in the UK to transmit digital radio on medium-wave when it trials new technology from the end of April aimed at enhancing the quality of AM services - a move which could usher in a new era of high quality reception for BBC ...
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ITC URGES BAN FOR ADULT X SATELLITE CHANNEL
The Independent Television Commission is recommending that media secretary Chris Smith ban foreign satellite channel Adult X. The ITC claims the Adult X service offends good taste and decency. Under the
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DMG ADDS MEDWAY FM TO SOUTH-EAST HOLDING
DMG Radio has added Medway FM to its eight radio licences in the south-east of England. The new acquisition means DMG Radio now has stations operating in five counties in the
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NET ONLY SOUL RADIO STATION PREPARES FOR LAUNCH
A 24-hour internet radio channel devoted to soul music will start broadcasting on 31 March. Soul 24-7 will comprise 20 pages of playlist information, programming schedules, presenter profiles, charts and interviews
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CNN MOBILE UPGRADES WAP SERVICE
Global mobile phone news and information service CNN Mobile has launched an upgraded service for WAP phones. The new service features longer stories and headlines and greater access to CNN newsgathering.
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NewsBlog: Words of advice for Michael Grade
At a recent media society event various TV veterans gave words of advice for ITV's new executive chairman. But what do you think Grade should do? Have your say on Broadcast's latest blog.
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ULSTER TV ANNOUNCES RESULTS
Ulster TV pre-tax profits slumped to£7.8 million for 1999, from 1998's£12.5 million, the company revealed last Thursday (9 March). The reduced income was due to a£4.8 million restructuring
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C4 leads RTS field
Channel 4 has emerged as the frontrunner in this year's Royal Television Society (RTS) programme awards, picking up nominations for 22 of the 74 shortlisted entries.BBC 1, BBC 2 and ITV
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Optomen boasts bulging order book
Optomen Television has picked up a raft of commissions, including a brief to produce a new 6 x 30-minute archeology series for BBC 2 and a 3 x 50-minute series for Channel 4 analysing disgust, writes Ashley Davies.
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BBC Creative Services is behind the promotional material for Dinosaur Week on UK Horizons which uses adapted 3D dinosaur animation from BBC 1's Walking with Dinosaurs. Andi Granger was creative direct
BBC Creative Services is behind the promotional material for Dinosaur Week on UK Horizons which uses adapted 3D dinosaur animation from BBC 1's Walking with Dinosaurs. Andi Granger was creative director
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HR3d has completed five animated commercials for Nestle Nido Kiddy Dough, to be aired in the Middle East. Commissioned by Publi-Graphics Dubai, the commercials were directed by John Wake, with a
HR3d has completed five animated commercials for Nestle Nido Kiddy Dough, to be aired in the Middle East. Commissioned by Publi-Graphics Dubai, the commercials were directed by John Wake, with a
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P3 edited and applied digital effects to the new Basement Jaxx video (released next week), directed by Simon and Felix from the group. Based on the track Bingo Bango, the video
P3 edited and applied digital effects to the new Basement Jaxx video (released next week), directed by Simon and Felix from the group. Based on the track Bingo Bango, the video
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NewsBBC News strike date set
BBC News faces 24-hour strike action on 26 February as journalists protest against compulsory redundancies.
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News Special: The Production Show - Pitch to ISPs, says Mersey's Redmond
Mersey TV chief executive Phil Redmond has called for first-time producers to pitch ideas to internet service providers (ISPs), side-stepping the traditional broadcast commissioning process.Speaking at the Production Show last Thursday
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Anwar warns on multiculturalism
Multicultural programming should no longer be regarded as a tool to create a larger black independent production sector, according to Channel 4 commissioning editor, multicultural Yasmin Anwar, writes Ashley Davies.
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Murphy 'frustration' at stars leaving BBC
BBC choice head of programming Stuart Murphy reaffirmed the corporation's commitment to looking after talent last week, saying that the broadcaster needs to make a bigger effort to hold onto its stars.
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AVID APPOINTS ROCKWELL CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Mike Rockwell has been appointed chief technology officer at Avid Technology. He was previously the chief architect of software engineering at Avid's audio products subsidiary, Digidesign. He was in the post
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NewsEmap to network programming across Big City
Emap Radio is to network programming across parts of its Big City evening schedule. The move comes just days after the group said it would be looking to axe 50 jobs in a cost cutting drive.
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FINAL CUT EXCEEDS BRIT AWARDS HAT TRICK
Final Cut achieved its own record at the Brit Awards, when a win for Robbie Williams' She's the One promo (left) in the Best Video category, made it four in a
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NOTHING REAL PICKS TYRELL AS SHAKE AGENT
Tyrell has been chosen by US software producer Nothing Real as its main reseller in the UK for its Shake compositing software. Shake is optimised for large image resolutions, and Tyrell