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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2001
27/11/2001
C5 APPOINT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
MTV's David Pullan is to become Channel 5's new Director of Marketing and Communications. Pullan, currently Vice President, Marketing and Digital Channels at MTV Networks, UK and Ireland, will take u
MTV's David Pullan is to become Channel 5's new Director of Marketing and Communications. Pullan, currently Vice President, Marketing and Digital Channels at MTV Networks, UK and Ireland, will take u
27/11/2001
JOWELL AND HEWITT PUBLISH MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULES
PROPOSALS to reform media ownership rules were published by Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, and Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt. The proposals, published in a document Consultation on
PROPOSALS to reform media ownership rules were published by Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, and Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt. The proposals, published in a document Consultation on
27/11/2001
PICARDY LAUNCH DTTV
PICARDY Media Group have launched a new concept which will revolutionise the way organisations communicate with their staff and customers. Desk Top Television (DTTV), developed in partnership with gl
PICARDY Media Group have launched a new concept which will revolutionise the way organisations communicate with their staff and customers. Desk Top Television (DTTV), developed in partnership with gl
27/11/2001
PROJECTS DEPARTMENT APPOINT GENERAL MANAGER
PROJECTS Department have announced the appointment of Mr Mike Perry. Perry’s formal title will be General Manager with a brief to further enhance the presence of Projects Department within the UK &
PROJECTS Department have announced the appointment of Mr Mike Perry. Perry’s formal title will be General Manager with a brief to further enhance the presence of Projects Department within the UK &
27/11/2001
RECENT CONTRACTS FOR GAELIC BROADCASTING
IN THE four months up to October 31 2001 the Gaelic Broadcasting Committee signed new production agreements for 14 hours of programming worth £511,253 with Scottish broadcasters and independent produc
IN THE four months up to October 31 2001 the Gaelic Broadcasting Committee signed new production agreements for 14 hours of programming worth £511,253 with Scottish broadcasters and independent produc
27/11/2001
STATIC APPOINT GILLMAN AS PRESIDENT
STATIC 2358 (Static), the television and media business based in London, have announced the appointment of Joan Gillman as President of their worldwide operations. Static, a wholly-owned subsidiary o
STATIC 2358 (Static), the television and media business based in London, have announced the appointment of Joan Gillman as President of their worldwide operations. Static, a wholly-owned subsidiary o
27/11/2001
TELEVISION LICENCE FEE TO INCREASE IN APRIL
BROADCASTING Minister Kim Howells have announced the television licence fee increases effective from April 1, 2002. A colour licence will cost £112.00 and a black and white licence will cost £37.50.
BROADCASTING Minister Kim Howells have announced the television licence fee increases effective from April 1, 2002. A colour licence will cost £112.00 and a black and white licence will cost £37.50.
26/11/2001
BBC TECHNOLOGY SCOOP BCCB AWARD
BBC Technology was recognised by the BCCB, formerly British Consultants Bureau, as British Consultancy Firm of the Year, for work carried out by their Consulting & Projects division in setting up and
BBC Technology was recognised by the BCCB, formerly British Consultants Bureau, as British Consultancy Firm of the Year, for work carried out by their Consulting & Projects division in setting up and
26/11/2001
CARLTON APPOINT GROUP FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CARLTON Communications have announced the appointment of Paul Murray as Group Finance Director and Executive Director, with effect from January 1, 2002. This follows the decision of Bernard Cragg to
CARLTON Communications have announced the appointment of Paul Murray as Group Finance Director and Executive Director, with effect from January 1, 2002. This follows the decision of Bernard Cragg to
26/11/2001
IS DISTRIBUTION APPOINT OPERATIONS MANAGER
IS Distribution, the sole distributors of Mokey, a software tool for the separation of a foreground element from a video or film clip, have announced the appointment of Sarah Porter as Operations Mana
IS Distribution, the sole distributors of Mokey, a software tool for the separation of a foreground element from a video or film clip, have announced the appointment of Sarah Porter as Operations Mana
26/11/2001
KIT LAUNCHES VIRTUAL VIDEOSTORE
KINGSTON interactive, a division of the Kingston Communications Group, have launched their Video-On-Demand movie service on the interactive TV platform KIT. The new interactive service will provide a
KINGSTON interactive, a division of the Kingston Communications Group, have launched their Video-On-Demand movie service on the interactive TV platform KIT. The new interactive service will provide a
26/11/2001
RTE TO JOIN THE SKY DIGITAL PLATFORM
RTÉ have signed contracts to join the Sky Digital platform with effect from April 2002. As a result RTÉ One, Network 2 and TG4 and the four radio channels will be available to all Sky subscribers on
RTÉ have signed contracts to join the Sky Digital platform with effect from April 2002. As a result RTÉ One, Network 2 and TG4 and the four radio channels will be available to all Sky subscribers on
26/11/2001
SGRIN APPOINT NEW HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced the appointment of Judith Higginbottom as their new Head of Production. Until her appointment she was Chief Executive of Bristol-based South West Med
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced the appointment of Judith Higginbottom as their new Head of Production. Until her appointment she was Chief Executive of Bristol-based South West Med
26/11/2001
SONGSEEKERS WILL NAME THAT TUNE
SO, you think you’ve got a big CD collection? Think again. Songseekers talk to the people who are paid to change your mood through music – and boggle at the size of their stack. To some, music is t
SO, you think you’ve got a big CD collection? Think again. Songseekers talk to the people who are paid to change your mood through music – and boggle at the size of their stack. To some, music is t
26/11/2001
UTV NOW AVAILABLE ON SKY DIGITAL
Ulster Television (UTV) have announced that the channel is now available on the Sky Digital platform. Alan Bremner, Director of Programmes at UTV, said: "UTV is the most watched channel in Northern
Ulster Television (UTV) have announced that the channel is now available on the Sky Digital platform. Alan Bremner, Director of Programmes at UTV, said: "UTV is the most watched channel in Northern
23/11/2001
CCA GETS ANIMATED IN GLASGOW
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that the CCA in Glasgow, a day-long event aimed at providing a snapshot of animation today, is to be held on November 29, 2001. The event includes two screenings of wor
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that the CCA in Glasgow, a day-long event aimed at providing a snapshot of animation today, is to be held on November 29, 2001. The event includes two screenings of wor
23/11/2001
CONSULTATION ON BBC PENSIONS
UNIONS are canvassing members' views on ‘unacceptable’ changes in BBC pensions. At a meeting, representatives of BECTU and NUJ were told that a cut in pension entitlement for staff retiring early, or
UNIONS are canvassing members' views on ‘unacceptable’ changes in BBC pensions. At a meeting, representatives of BECTU and NUJ were told that a cut in pension entitlement for staff retiring early, or
23/11/2001
FINELINE BROKER NEW POST-PRODUCTION HOUSE
A NEW independent post-production house is making its mark in Edinburgh, thanks to strong financial backing from broadcast finance specialists, Fineline Media Finance. Avatar, launched by Simon Hill
A NEW independent post-production house is making its mark in Edinburgh, thanks to strong financial backing from broadcast finance specialists, Fineline Media Finance. Avatar, launched by Simon Hill
23/11/2001
MCD AUCTIONS MAJOR SALE TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
23/11/2001
NEW WALES SCREEN COMMISSION IS NOW OPERATIONAL
CULTURE Minister Jenny Randerson has announced that the new Wales Screen Commission at Sgrin, funded by the Welsh Development Agency and unitary authorities, is now operational. The Minister was spea
CULTURE Minister Jenny Randerson has announced that the new Wales Screen Commission at Sgrin, funded by the Welsh Development Agency and unitary authorities, is now operational. The Minister was spea
23/11/2001
SADIE'S AUDIO MASTERING EDITOR IMPRESSES
SINCE the debut of the new SADiE Super Audio CD Mastering Editor at AES Amsterdam, several systems have been requested by high profile music industry individuals and organisations as part of the SADiE
SINCE the debut of the new SADiE Super Audio CD Mastering Editor at AES Amsterdam, several systems have been requested by high profile music industry individuals and organisations as part of the SADiE
23/11/2001
SURREY APPOINTED AVID|DS AND SOFTIMAGE|XSI TRAINING CENTRE
AVID Technology have announced that The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College have been appointed as an Authorised Training Centre for SOFTIMAGE|XSI software and an Avid Authorised Educa
AVID Technology have announced that The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College have been appointed as an Authorised Training Centre for SOFTIMAGE|XSI software and an Avid Authorised Educa
23/11/2001
TARTAN SMALLS LAUNCHED BY CBBC SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH SCREEN
A NEW scheme was launched on November 22, 2001 in conjunction with CBBC Scotland and Scottish Screen. The purpose of the ‘Tartan Smalls’ scheme is to create new and exciting work for this demanding a
A NEW scheme was launched on November 22, 2001 in conjunction with CBBC Scotland and Scottish Screen. The purpose of the ‘Tartan Smalls’ scheme is to create new and exciting work for this demanding a
22/11/2001
DFID FUNDING TO SUPPORT UK TV PRODUCERS
RESEARCH grants and travel bursaries are now available to television producers from the Department for International Development (DFID). The DFID Documentary Research Fund has been established to pro
RESEARCH grants and travel bursaries are now available to television producers from the Department for International Development (DFID). The DFID Documentary Research Fund has been established to pro
22/11/2001
DRAFT ZERO ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
DRAFT Zero, developers of film, television, radio and multimedia projects, have announced that with the support of the Film Council they are launching two development programmes for executives and scr
DRAFT Zero, developers of film, television, radio and multimedia projects, have announced that with the support of the Film Council they are launching two development programmes for executives and scr
