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7 February 2001 Rupert Murdoch is understood to be on the verge of sealing a deal that would merge his Sky Global Networks business with US’ satellite television company, DirecTV. This in turn could pave the way for a global float of the Sky Global Networks satellite group. Investors are anticipating the announcement today as… Continue reading Murdoch May Be Close To Agreeing DirecTV Deal

DMG World Media, the exhibitions arm of the Daily Mail & General Trust, has aquired a 25% stake in US trade show organiser Western Exhibitors LLC in a deal worth $10m. DMG plan to acquire the remaining 75% in five years time.The company holds gift shows in San Francisco, Seattle and Portland and is the… Continue reading DMGT Buys Stake In US Trade Show Organiser

Channel 4 is set to launch a new company, 4 Ventures Limited, to manage commercial activities outside of its core channel. It will house the group’s pay-TV services Film Four and E4 as well as its internet and interactive ventures. Channel 4 International Ltd, the group’s programme sales and co-production arm, and its film division,… Continue reading Channel 4 Launches Commercial Arm

Saturday night’s double helping of Popstars gave ITV its highest peaktime share of the year so far, at 42.5%. The earlier 6.45pm edition attracted an audience of 10.9m – a 48.6% share – and at 9.15pm, 11.6m people, – a 46.7% share – tuned in to the show as it announced the five hopefuls to… Continue reading Popstars A Hit For ITV

dmg world media, the exhibitions arm of the Daily Mail & General Trust, has aquired a 25% stake in US trade show organiser Western Exhibitors LLC in a deal worth $10m. dmg plan to acquire the remaining 75% in five years time. The company holds gift shows in San Francisco, Seattle and Portland and is… Continue reading DMGT Buys Stake In US Trade Show Organiser

Channel 4 is set to launch a new company, 4 Ventures Limited, to manage commercial activities outside of its core channel. It will house the group’s pay-TV services Film Four and E4 as well as its internet and interactive ventures.Channel 4 International Ltd, the group’s programme sales and co-production arm, and its film division, Film… Continue reading Channel 4 Launches Commercial Arm

European pay-tv group RTL jumped 7% yesterday as Bertelsmann took majority control of the company by increasing its stake to 67% (see Bertelsmann Acquires Controlling Stake In RTL). Prices closed at £63.72.The newly demerged Granada (see Granada Rises On Positive Ratings) was down however, dipping almost 5% to 186źp as Compass shareholders dumped unwanted media… Continue reading Sharewatch

The Financial Times is set to start charging subscriptions to its website, FT.com. Currently a free service, selected sections such as its archive, will soon be available on a paid-for basis.FT owner Pearson has brought forward the date it wants its websites to break even from 2003 to 2002. The group claims that FT.com now… Continue reading FT.com To End Free Access

Bertelsmann has taken majority control of European television company, RTL. It has purchased a further 30% stake in the group from Groupe Bruxelle Lambert, increasing its hold to 67%.In return Groupe Bruxelle Lambert will receive a 25.1% stake in Bertelsmann AG, which includes Bertelsmann Music Group and magazine publisher Gruner & Jahr. Pearson, which publishes… Continue reading Bertelsmann Acquires Controlling Stake In RTL

Bertelsmann has taken majority control of European television company, RTL. It has purchased a further 30% stake in the group from Groupe Bruxelle Lambert, increasing its hold to 67%. In return Groupe Bruxelle Lambert will receive a 25.1% stake in Bertelsmann AG, which includes Bertelsmann Music Group and magazine publisher Gruner & Jahr. Pearson, which… Continue reading Bertelsmann Acquires Controlling Stake In RTL