That the Government, this time without any Lib-Dem brake to apply, should impose such a deal for the second time in five years behind closed doors is nothing short of gobsmacking, writes Raymond Snoddy.
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Speaking at its inaugural ‘Tuning In’ conference on Wednesday, chief executive Siobhan Kenny said the report outlines a “progressive vision for a thriving and successful commercial radio sector.”
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Radiocentre bids farewell to the RAB and RACC brands as it seeks to improve the understanding of the organisation and to better reflect changing realities in the radio industry.
Tuesday night saw the third series of BBC One’s cautionary soap opera The Syndicate (9pm) reach its suspenseful climax.
The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will add 10 million monthly users to Future’s eight million, including sites from publishers including Vox Media, Purch and Digital Trends.
New research from Ampere Analysis has revealed how multi-channel networks are being snapped up ahead of likely consolidation of smaller MCNs in the growing market.
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From Coca-Cola to Sony, more global media business is up for grabs than at any previous time. What does this mean, and how should we interpret it, asks ISBA’s Bob Wootton.
The surprise deal, which will cost the BBC £750m by 2020, will be phased in from 2018/19 with the BBC taking on the full costs from 2020/21.
