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BBC could ask older viewers for contributions
The BBC is considering asking pensioners to waive their right to not paying the licence…
Viacom poaches Worldwide exec for strategy
Viacom has recruited Amit Arora for a newly-created strategy role within its Asian operation. Arora…
Dish coalition wants cable merger stopped
Dish Networks has joined a coalition that aims to stop Charter Communications’ big-money acquisition of…
Fox Europe bags Abrams’ Hulu drama
Fox Networks Group Europe has acquired rights to J.J. Abrams thriller drama 11/22/63 from Warner…
HGTV, DIY hire programming chiefs
Scripps Networks Internactive has added a pair of programming directors for its thematic HGTV and…
Shomi scores ‘comprehensive’ Nick content deal
Canadian on-demand service Shomi has completed a “comprehensive” deal for more than 700 half-hours of…
Sky buys into big data business
Sky has invested US$10 million for an equity share in analytics and data specialist DataXu….
Broadchurch writer replacing Moffat on Doctor Who
The BBC has confirmed that Steven Moffat will step down as lead writer and exec…
Another controller leaves the BBC
The BBC’s Janice Hadlow has become the second high-ranking channels to leave the UK pubcaster…
Virgin Media could axe 900 jobs in restructure
Virgin Media has announced plans to change its operating structure in a move that could…