All Comment articles – Page 187
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CommentHooray for ‘Hollywould’
In today’s multiverse where everyone will soon be accessing IPTV alongside ‘ordinary’ programmes, it seems pretty sensible to mix hardcore information with a little fun, writes John McGhie.
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CommentSeven tips to avoid ITV's self-destruction
Running ITV may seem like taking on a mission impossible - so potential CEOs should read former head of business affairs Andrew Baker’s seven tips to stop the network self-destructing.
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CommentConfess and clean up the mess
Broadcasters - the BBC in particular - could learn from Letterman.
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CommentMipcom: A fine time to get together
The sun raised spirits at Mipcom and delegates warmed to collaboration.
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CommentBright future for sports online
Frustration for England fans but the future of broadcasting live sports via web and mobile looks bright, writes John Wood.
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Doc-makers need relationships to stay strong
Documentarians have something extraordinary to offer, but in tough times there is the need to cultivate partnerships to keep the good ship afloat, writes Beadie Finzi.
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CommentFuture radio growth is in digital
The news that spending on internet advertising has for the first time exceeded television is a tipping point for the visual medium and a signal to all media that the key to future growth is digital, writes Paul Robinson.
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Every penny counts
If you thought Mipcom and the AFM were the last remaining events in the calendar year that could impact on your bottom line, think again, writes Cate Hemmings.
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CommentIf you’re good enough, you aren’t too old or too young
Male presenters without grey hair face same prejudices as older women, says Matt Barbet.
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CommentDon’t let the opportunity slip
Broadcasters need to get their houses in order for the industry’s sake.
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CommentA clear Vision in pay-TV
BT Vision provides a strong mix of free and on-demand content, but as it looks set to fall short of its subscriber targets, Keith Wells asks what has gone wrong.
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CommentStaraoke: how to hit a curveball
They say never work with children or animals. So when John A. Marley set out to work on kids karaoke show Staroke in six different languages, with children from six different territories, what could possibly go wrong?
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CommentWhat a difference a year makes
As Absolute Radio celebrates its first anniverary, boss Clive Dickens reflects on how the industry has changed over the past year and what the consequences will mean to the market.
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CommentBouncing back after Ball
After missing out on HMV’s Simon Fox and failing to agree terms with Tony Ball, how can ITV bounce back?
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CommentAbsolute Radio: one year on
It’s a year since Virgin Radio disappeared from the UK airwaves to be replaced by the Times of India backed Absolute. But has the new station made its mark as it celebrates its birthday with a live Madness concert in London’s Regent Street, asks Paul Robinson
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CommentProtect kids, but don’t ban them from appearing on TV
Our programmes give children a voice, says Love Productions’ Richard McKerrow.
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CommentJana Bennett: Strictly about the audience
Jana Bennett, director of BBC Vision, explains why the corporation scheduled Strictly against The X Factor
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CommentMoments and memories of Broadcast
Nine former Broadcast journalists recall their best experiences, funniest diary stories, biggest scoops and, of course, the ones that got away.
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CommentHow to control the networks
The leadership wrangling at C4 and ITV risks descending into farce.
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CommentDon’t tar us all with compliance brush
With reference to ‘Mulville and Fry savage TV’s compliance culture’ (Broadcast 04.09.09), please don’t tar everyone with the title of compliance in their remit with the one brush that gives us all a bad press!