This weekend saw the launch of Channel 4’s new film channel, Film Four, on cable, digital and satellite television. As a one off, Channel 4 suspended its usual service, and Film Four was broadcast simultaneously on Channel 4, and cable, digital and satellite.The line up included the films What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Usual Suspects… Continue reading Film Four On Air
…Talk Radio has promoted Jane O’Hara to marketing director……The Independent Radio Group has made Barbara Gardner from Emap group sales director……Richard Jacobs has been made sponsorship co-ordinator across all Emap radio brands at Emap On Air…
At an extremely packed Network Centre this morning, ITV officially launched its second channel ITV2. The channel, which will start transmitting from 7pm on 7 December, will be primarily aimed at a younger male orientated audience. To quote Brian Barwick, Director of Programmes for ITV2: “ITV2 with its younger skew, will sit comfortably as the… Continue reading ITV2 – Not Entirely A Different View
Ron Davies, the former secretary of state for Wales who early last week resigned from the cabinet after an incident on Clapham Common, yesterday attacked the media in a commons statement.Amid much confusion and speculation, Mr Davies resigned last week after he was reportedly robbed of his car and his possessions on Clapham Common. Describing… Continue reading Media Comes Under Fire From MPs
The latest Broadcasting Standards Commission has upheld a complaint against the BBC1 documentary programme The Underworld: The Krays which alleged involvement in a 1960’s murder. Jeremiah Callaghan complained that he had been unfairly implicated in the murder of Frank Mitchell, which he felt was an infringement of his privacy. The commission agreed and also felt… Continue reading Complaint Upheld Against Gangland Documentary
British Design & Art Direction launches its ambitious new web site at www.dandad.org on the 4th November. Designed by Deepend to mirror the creative process, the site features a series of levels and themed areas. The ‘Green Room’ will give members a dedicated platform to air their views and to stimulate discussion on issues facing… Continue reading British Design Launches New Website
The Media Research Group conference kicks off in Nice, France this Wednesday afternoon.The theme of this year’s conference is “The Challenge of Communication – Media Research comes of age!”. The aim is to debate “how the communication process is perhaps changing to reflect a new role that media research can and is already adopting, as… Continue reading MRG Conference Agenda
Rupert Murdoch, chairman of The News Corporation, attacked the Government on Friday after BSkyB’s annual shareholders’ meeting, calling it ‘excessively cautious’ and ‘paranoid’.The £623 million bid which Murdoch’s BSkyB group made for the Manchester United football club was referred to the Monopolies And Mergers Commission late last week (see Newsline) by Peter Mandelson, who was… Continue reading Murdoch Bitter Over MMC Referral
Channel 4 has announced that it has signed up BBC Commentator Richie Benaud for its cricket coverage. Benaud, who had been at the BBC for over forty years, will commentate all of Channel 4’s live Test coverage as well as matches from the final stages of the NatWest Trophy competition.The appointment is a first in… Continue reading Channel 4 Poaches Benaud
Tuesday Following the launch of the Film Four channel this weekend, the Film Four website will be reviewed on Newsline.Wednesday The Media Research Group Conference in Nice, France, will run throughout the latter half of the week, and daily reports will be available on Newsline on developments and discussions at the event.Thursday MRG Conference report… Continue reading The Week Ahead
