Shares in Thames Television were suspended yesterday, following revelations that the Pearson Group is interested in taking over the production company (Newsline 30/3).As well as announcing the proposed takeover, Thames is now expected to reveal that it is making a write-down on the value of its US subsidiary, Reeves Entertainment, clearing the way for future… Continue reading Thames Shares Suspended
The group of investors bidding for ITN have today declared their offer for the company, claiming they will give “stability, skills and financial strength” to the news organisation.The new board of ITN will include Michael Green as chairman, David McCall and Stewart Purvis as editor in chief.Since announcing their bid last November, the investors have… Continue reading ITN Restructuring Announced
Andrew Keyte has been appointed marketing director of UK Gold. He was formerly commercial manager with Warner Home Video.
A report in today’s Financial Times suggests that newspaper publisher the Pearson Group is interested in buying ousted London licence holder, Thames Television.Pearson also showed interest in Channel 5 last year when Thames was applying for the licence, but the ITC’s decision not to give it the go-ahead put an abrupt stop to discussions. However… Continue reading Pearson May Invest In Thames
A report in today’s Financial Times suggests that newspaper publisher the Pearson Group is interested in buying ousted London licence holder, Thames Television.Pearson also showed interest in Channel 5 last year when Thames was applying for the licence, but the ITC’s decision not to give it the go-ahead put an abrupt stop to discussions. However… Continue reading Pearson May Invest In Thames
From May 20 Sky Sports intends to screen live race meetings two evenings a week, with plans to feature a race every fifteen minutes during each two-hour broadcast. The first race will begin at 7.15pm on the 20th and covers four races from Uttoxeter.Sky Sports is the first British television station to broadcast evening horse… Continue reading Sky Sports To Screen Race Meetings
Chairman of SelecTV, Michael Buckley has left the company following a disagreement with fellow directors. His position in the company, which produces Lovejoy and Birds of a Feather, will be taken over by Peter Laister, a non-executive director.
..Strathmore Scottish Spring Water will sponsor the next series of Taggart in a deal worth £700,000 to cover airtime and below-the-line support. Taggart has an average audience of 12 million….The new ITV factual series, Coltrane in a Cadillac, is to be sponsored by Coors Extra Gold. The series starts on Tuesday 4 May and is… Continue reading Sponsorship News..
From May 20 Sky Sports intends to screen live race meetings two evenings a week, with plans to feature a race every fifteen minutes during each two-hour broadcast. The first race will begin at 7.15pm on the 20th and covers four races from Uttoxeter.Sky Sports is the first British television station to broadcast evening horse… Continue reading Sky Sports To Screen Race Meetings
Andrew Keyte has been appointed marketing director of UK Gold. He was formerly commercial manager with Warner Home Video.
