RTL, the pan-European television group owned by Bertelsmann, has quashed speculation linking it with a takeover move for either Carlton or Granada. It will instead concentrate on developing its Channel 5 subsidiary.According to a report in the Financial Times, Didier Bellens, RTL chief executive, is set to increase programme spending at the channel in an… Continue reading RTL Rules Out ITV Acquisitions
Former TV and radio presenter, Chris Evans, has announced his return to broadcasting by revealing plans to buy a stake in a British TV channel.Speaking at this year’s Guardian Edinburgh International TV Festival, the ex-Big Breakfast presenter, who was sacked from Virgin Radio just over a year ago, said he has been talking to venture… Continue reading GEITF 2002: Evans Announces Return To UK Media
Dating Direct has struck revenue-sharing deals with Emap to provide the online versions of its New Woman and Red magazines with access to its dating database.The deal will see links to the internet dating agency, which has around 350,000 registered users, appear as integrated channels and features on the websites. Users will be able to… Continue reading Dating Direct Scores Revenue Sharing Deals With Emap
RAI, the Italian state broadcaster faces the prospect of privatisation in a new set of proposals revealed by the country’s communications minister, Maurizio Gasparri. Gasparri is planning to introduce a bill into the Italian parliament that will result in the step-by-step privatisation of RAI, which broadcasts across three TV and eight radio networks. Silvio Berlusconi’s… Continue reading Italian State Broadcaster Facing Privatisation
27.08.02 RTL, the pan-European television group owned by Bertelsmann, has quashed speculation linking it with a takeover move for either Carlton or Granada. It will instead concentrate on developing its Channel 5 subsidiary. According to a report in the Financial Times, Didier Bellens, RTL chief executive, is set to increase programme spending at the channel… Continue reading RTL Rules Out ITV Acquisitions
AT&T, the US telecoms company, has completed the sale of its 27.6% stake in Time Warner Entertainment. AOL Time Warner has paid $9 million for full control of TWE and will now take sole charge of the Warner Brothers film studios plus a number of cable channels including HBO amd Comedy Central. The payment will… Continue reading AOL Finalises Deal With AT&T
The indebted cable operator, Telewest Communications has announced the appointment of a new finance director to lead it through a period of financial restructuring. Mark Luiz moves from his current position as chief operating officer to succeed Charles Burdick, who was promoted to managing director earlier this month (see Telewest Chief Executive Removed In ‘Boardroom… Continue reading Luiz To Manage Telewest Finances
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a Calvin Klein perfume poster on the grounds it was sexually suggestive.The poster depicted semi-naked models kissing, whilst holding a bottle of the perfume, and was similar to previous Calvin Klein poster campaigns.The ASA received a total of 35 complaints about the image, both from members… Continue reading ASA Upholds Complaint Against Calvin Klein
Media Stocks put in a solid performance across the board on Wednesday, uplifted by a strong finish to Wall Street’s Wednesday session.Industry heavyweight Carlton remained in focus after signing a deal with US production company Gurin. The move reflects the growing trend of US producers sourcing reality television and game show ideas from Europe, Carlton… Continue reading Sharewatch
The new Tate magazine, due to be relaunched next month, will carry consumer advertising on its pages for the first time.Condé Nast will now publish the magazine, which was previously published by Spafax publishing. The re-vamped magazine is designed to appeal to a wide ranging audience and will be also be distributed internationally.The revamped magazine… Continue reading New Tate Magazine To Carry Advertising
