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ITV banking on targeted programmable advertising after tough Q1
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TBI Weekly: Formats thrive in purple patch post-MIPTV
The formats market has struck a purple patch a month on from MIPTV, with the…
NBCU’s ‘Hollywood Game Night’ scores Russian remake
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Don’t throw away your shot at quiet markets
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Obamas unveil first Netflix slate
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Marchisio to lead co-pros for France Télévisions
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Discovery promotes Food Network’s Todd Weiser
Discovery has promoted Todd Weiser to senior vice president, programming and development at Food Network…
BBC Studios makes key entertainment hire
BBC Studios Productions has hired Lisa McCormack as director of production for its Entertainment &…
Zaslav, Darroch to headline RTS Cambridge Convention
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