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NewsFlextech bids by 2 Sept
The first round of bids for Flextech are to be submitted by the end of next week (Friday 2 September) with ITV, RTL and Sky seen as the frontrunners.
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NewsSwitchCo mounts£300m ad drive
SwitchCo is to kick off a£300m advertising campaign next month to prepare British television viewers for digital switchover from 2008.
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The trouble with John Birt?
With Lord Birt set to take the podium in Edinburgh in support of top-slicing, questions are being raised as to why ...
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NewsThe minister flicking the switch
James Purnell, the minister responsible for the high-profile switchover from analogue to digital TV, is optimistic about the future of a more distinctive, high-quality choice of programming.
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Can ultra-local TV work?
The BBC's latest initiative promises high-quality local news, 'community content' and a focus on audience participation - but can it hope to succeed where commercial channels have failed?
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The 50 most influential people in TV history
In an industry full of larger than life characters, who have been the biggest movers and shakers of them all? Broadcastruns down those whose influence on British television has been the most profound and enduring.
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Why diversity is divisive
Broadcasters' current efforts to promote diversity are counterproductive, reinforcing stereotypes and insulting journalists, producers and audiences alike, argues Rod Liddle.
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Murder on the dancefloor
In Edinburgh this week Lorraine Heggesseyis facing the biggest challenge of her career - mastering the quickstep.
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'Do stop moaning!'
Advisory chair Tim Hincks adopts a positive approach to the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Demise of a dynasty
Reconciling business and family principles is always precarious, especially when the family in question is named Murdoch.
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Meet Mr Nice Guy
US producer/distributor Reveille head Ben Silverman, the man behind the US remake of The Office, explains his philosophy for success, how to pitch to the networks and why he rates UK creativity.
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Digital doubts on 2012
If 60% of TV executives don't know what digital switchover will entail, it's not surprising the public are worried.
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BBC pioneers HD with Timewatch
Hot on the heels of the BBC's factual and learning department's decision to adopt low-cost editing system Final Cut Pro, the department is on the verge of notching up another technological first - the first BBC flagship strand to go HD.
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Parthenon spends£250,000 on HD upgrade
Natural history and factual specialist Parthenon Entertainment has spent£250,000 on upgrading its in-house high-definition facilities, with the addition of two new suites based on Sony's XPRI HD finishing system and an Avid Xpress Studio HD suite.
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Molinare scores£1m football deal
Molinare has netted more than£1m of business from producer North One, including a two-year deal to produce Football Italiafrom its 1,500 sq ft central London studio.
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TMR moves into mobile content
VTR-owned restoration and telecine specialist TMR has branched out into mobile content with its first commission for 3G platforms.
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Japan plans VR cup
Japan's communications ministry plans to embark on a£5m scheme to develop 3D virtual reality TV in time for the 2018 World Cup. By teaming up with Japanese academics and technology companies, the aim is to turn the tournament into a 3D virtual reality projection in viewers' living rooms.
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Pinnacle head quits
Pinnacle Systems managing director of Europe, Africa and Middle East Richard Scott is to leave the company following its£259m takeover by Avid this month. Avid has not decided whether he will be directly replaced but Avid UK general manager Peter Ramsay takes responsibility for Pinnacle in the interim.
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Barker quits IWC Media
IWC Media director of contemporary factual Adam Barker has left the company for personal reasons.