All articles by Kate McMahon – Page 32

  • News

    ITV to refresh This Morning

    2009-04-29T09:41:42Z

    ITV has denied there will be a cull of its This Morning presenters - but admitted it is looking at ways to refresh the programme, including its line up of experts.

  • News

    Channel M to cut 41 jobs

    2009-04-28T10:54:30Z

    Manchester Evening News' local TV station Channel M is set to cut up to 41 jobs and scale back its schedule in a bid to reduce costs.

  • Ratings

    Hell's Kitchen scorches Traffic Cops

    2009-04-24T13:53:33Z

    ITV1'S Hells Kitchen pulled in a heavenly 4.1m viewers for the commercial broadcaster last night, narrowly edging out BBC1's Traffic Cops.

  • News

    Ofcom deals Project Canvas another blow

    2009-04-24T11:23:25Z

    Project Canvas has been dealt another blow after Ofcom joined technology trade body Intellect Technology Association in raising serious competition concerns about the project.

  • News

    ITV makes Bennett boss of digital channels

    2009-04-23T14:03:38Z

    ITV2 controller Zai Bennett has been promoted to the newly created role of director of digital channels and acquisitions at the commercial broadcaster.

  • News

    ITV has golden opportunity, says industry

    2009-04-23T12:13:23Z

    Industry experts have said Michael Grade's decision to step down will give the commercial broadcaster a golden opportunity to find a fresh leader with new-media credentials.

  • News

    Highs and lows of Grade's time at ITV

    2009-04-23T11:41:10Z

    Over two and half years, Michael Grade has experienced highs and lows as executive chairman of ITV. Broadcastnow presents his best and worst moments.

  • News

    ITV share price dives after Grade departure announced

    2009-04-23T11:06:10Z

    ITV's share price fell nearly 10% following executive chairman Michael Grade's decision to step down by the end of this year.

  • News

    Ladette to Lady back on ITV1 with Aussie version

    2009-04-22T19:21:06Z

    ITV1 has bought the Australian version of Ladette to Lady - a year after cancelling the British version of the show.

  • News

    Fans rally to save BBC comedy Not Going Out

    2009-04-22T15:49:05Z

    A dedicated group of fans has pulled together a 1,500 strong petition in a bid to save axed BBC1 comedy Not Going Out.

  • News

    ITV Studios plans public vs expert quiz

    2009-04-22T14:37:11Z

    ITV Studios is developing a 60-minute daytime quiz show pilot, earmarked for ITV1.

  • News

    Bob creator to mentor animators

    2009-04-22T09:32:03Z

    Bob the Builder creator Curtis Jobling is to work with upcoming animators on adapting nursery rhymes for deaf children.

  • News

    ITV's Jeff Anderson quits

    2009-04-21T13:06:56Z

    ITV controller of documentaries and current affairs Jeff Anderson is to step down, with Ian Squires named the new controller of regions and current affairs.

  • News

    ITV's Knight wins online ad role

    2009-04-21T10:51:44Z

    ITV brand partnership director Gary Knight is set to take on responsibility for the commercial broadcaster's online advertising after revealing Gary Cole, its former head of online revenue will not be replaced.

  • News

    Stephen Fry lampoons Digital Britain

    2009-04-20T11:51:17Z

    Presenter Stephen Fry has delivered a scathing attack on the government's Digital Britain report, saying that consultation was unnecessary.

  • News

    NUJ's McLaughlin steps down

    2009-04-16T12:49:05Z

    NUJ broadcasting organiser Paul McLaughlin is to step down as part of measures at the union to save£500,000 a year.

  • News

    UTV unveils late-night news

    2009-04-15T17:21:00Z

    UTV, the Northern Irish ITV franchise holder, will launch a hard-hitting late-night news and current affairs show as part of its push to develop more of its own regional opt-outs.

  • News

    Indies urge ITV to end limbo

    2009-04-15T17:13:44Z

    Indies and ITV insiders have urged the commercial broadcaster's bosses to finalise its structure and budgets as soon as possible to draw a line under its “month in limbo”.

  • News

    Bedell's first ITV order is Piers extension

    2009-04-15T16:05:15Z

    ITV director of entertainment and comedy Elaine Bedell's first commission is to hand Piers Morgan an extended run of his Life Stories chat show.

  • News

    North East decline drives staff exodus

    2009-04-15T16:00:26Z

    A third of production staff in the north east of England have left the region to find work over the past 18 months, according to new figures from development agency Northern Film and Media.