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The X Factor
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The case for TV and TikTok
TikTok has become one of the most talked-about social media launches of recent years, but…
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We’re going on a millennials hunt
With Planet Earth II beating reality TV programmes to audiences – including those crucial, lucrative…
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ITVS Oz appoints Fremantle’s Hart as content head
ITV Studios Australia (ITVSA) has appointed FremantleMedia Australia (FMA)’s Beth Hart as head of content….
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Digging into CEE
The number of pay TV homes in Central and Eastern Europe are set to fall,…
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Dancing and X Factor exec lands Fox job
Former BBC Worldwide and Syco programming exec Rob Wade is the new head of alternative…
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X Factor introduces Facebook auditions
UK talent show The X Factor is to give potential contestants the chance to audition…
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Bedell latest to exit ITV
ITV director of entertainment and comedy Elaine Bedell following Peter Fincham out of the door…
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ITV wins The Voice, questions over X Factor
UK pubcaster the BBC has confirmed it will no longer show The Voice after the…
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Caroline Beaton: Why niche is the new normal
In an increasingly fragmented TV landscape, should broadcasters and producers focus more on niche formats…
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Diana Buddingh: Freshen up your formats
FremantleMedia is the home to some of the best-loved brands and formats in the world:…
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FremantleMedia cuts deal with YouTube MCN BroadbandTV
Production company FremantleMedia has tapped YouTube multichannel network (MCN) provider BroadbandTV to track and manage…
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FremantleMedia poaches Syco’s Hebden
FremantleMedia UK is replacing former interactive boss Peter Cassidy with Syco Entertainment executive producer, digital,…
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US X Factor axed as Cowell returns to UK show
US broadcast network Fox has cancelled The X Factor after three seasons and the format’s…
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Originals and English reshape US Hispanic TV
TV channels chasing US Hispanic viewers are programming an ever increasing amount of original content…
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Analysis: Is Rising Star the new X Factor?
Rising Star has set the formats world alight with deals for local versions agreed in…
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Seven wins Aussie ratings war
Seven Network has won the annual ratings battle fought by Australia’s commercial channels, beating fierce…
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FremantleMedia seals new X Factor deals
The X Factor has been renewed by several key free-to-air broadcasters and the show’s distributor,…
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TV’s conscious effort
Cruel critiques and manufactured conflict have been replaced by supportive smiles, warm hugs and a…
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News brief: The X Factor introduces Shazam voting
US viewers of The X Factor will be able to vote for their favourite artists…
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Hindle restructures FremantleMedia’s digital operation
FremantleMedia has restructured its digital operations, putting several of its execs in senior positions. The…
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NBCU poaches FremantleMedia exec
NBCUniversal has recruited Jacqueline Moreton from FremantleMedia and she will join the studio’s International TV…
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RTL Group strong despite ad slump and FremantleMedia profit up
RTL Group reported strong first half results, despite ad market decreases in all of its…
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RTL, CBS launch channels JV in Asia
European broadcaster RTL Group and distributor CBS Studios International are launching a pair of thematic…
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De Mol poaches key executive from Simon Cowell
John de Mol’s Talpa has poached Simon Jones from Simon Cowell’s Syco. Jones, who was…