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Ofcom has today published the second phase of its review into Public Service Broadcasting (PSB), unveiling plans for an extra £145 – 235 million in replacement funding by 2012.The review found that in order to sustain PSB programmes on channels other than the BBC, “replacement direct or indirect funding is likely to be necessary”.Ofcom also… Continue reading Ofcom Publishes Second Phase of PSB Review

Endemol, producer of reality TV show Big Brother, is to launch a new sports division.The firm has hired two senior executives from sports marketing agency IMG to head the new division, Lawrence Duffy, former head of development at IMG Sports Media, and Gregg Oldfield, former vice-president of network ventures at IMG Media.Duffy and Oldfield will… Continue reading Endemol To Launch Sports Division

ITV’s share price was up by more than 8% this morning, after Ofcom revealed that it proposes reducing ITV’s public service broadcasting commitments.According to reports, ITV shares soared to 46.25p this morning and were trading at 45.75p at 10am, an 8.28% increase from yesterday’s close of 42.25p.ITV has identified around £40 million of savings it… Continue reading ITV Share Price Soars Following Ofcom’s Review

The last in the series of Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire banked more than 3.5 million peak viewers last night.The programme, with millionaire Caroline Marsh, attracted an average of 3.3 million viewers and a 15% audience share between 9pm and 10pm.BBC One’s Mutual Friends drama with Marc Warren came a close second with 3.1 million… Continue reading The Secret Millionaire Finale Draws In Over 3.5 Million Viewers

Five has unveiled a new on and off-air look for its main channel as part of a branding refresh which began in the spring.The new look is the second wave of the project following the launch of Fiver, formerly Five Life, in April. The on-air will be unveiled on the channel on October 6.This is… Continue reading Five Flagship Channel Gets New Look

ITV1’s new drama starring Juliet Stevenson debuted last night with more than six million viewers, knocking BBC One’s New Tricks off its usual Monday evening top spot.Place of Execution, which saw Stevenson playing a journalist working on a documentary about a girl who disappeared, attracted over 6.3 million peak viewers and a 26% audience share… Continue reading ITV1’s New Drama Races Ahead Of New Tricks

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One and ITV1’s The X Factor dominated the weekend viewing figures, pulling in more than nine million viewers each.Strictly Come Dancing, with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, attracted 9.2 million peak viewers to the first show on Saturday at 6.10pm, while the second show on Sunday… Continue reading Singing And Dancing Dominate Weekend Viewing Figures

Rob Webster, currently director of third party channels at BSkyB, has been promoted to director of channels and operations.In his new role he will have responsibility for relationships with all retailed and non-retailed channels on the platform.Webster, who will report to chief operating officer Mike Darcey, will also lead negotiation of linear channel distribution agreements… Continue reading Webster Promoted To Sky Channels Director

ITV has signed a deal with Setanta to air highlights of England’s remaining away matches in their World Cup qualifying group.The deal, reported to be in the region of £1 million, covers highlights of the away matches against Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.Trevor East, the director of sport at Setanta, said: “Setanta wants to ensure that… Continue reading ITV To Air England Football Highlights