Foreign exchange

Article Abstract:

Thecomedychannel, an Australian cable television channel, buys television distribution rights from several Canadian broadcast companies, US companies such as ABC and HBO, and also from UK broadcasters Channel 4, ITEL, Python (Monty) Pictures, Granada among others. The cable network also produces programs in house.

Australia, Brief Article, Cable television, thecomedychannel

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Carrots and sticks

Article Abstract:

Various issues concerning digital switchover campaign in the United Kingdom, and the role of BBC and license fee spending in enabling digital conversion are discussed.

United Kingdom, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Marketing, Market trend/market analysis, Company marketing practices, Digital television

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Dave to cover WRC in push for original shows

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UKTV channel Dave has acquired the UK rights to the World Rally Championships from ITV, the company's biggest original show deal since its rebrand in October 2007. The coverage will be broadcast as a 60-minute show on Sunday nights in early peaktime, and will be produced by North One. The scope of the commissioning deal is discussed as well.

Government regulation, Public affairs, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Media coverage, Automobile rallies, UKTV Interactive Ltd.

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