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Sky rivals Elstein with Hallmark bid

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BSKYB deviated from its practice of building channels by bidding for Hallmak Channel in the UK, even as David Elstein remained firm favourite with his [pounds sterling] 167 million bid for the entire Hallmark business. Hallmark improved viewer ratings from .9% to 1.2% and is considered valuable for its older women audience.

United Kingdom, Acquisitions & mergers, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Motion picture & video production, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Motion picture industry, Satellite communications services industry, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Video production companies, Film and video production companies, Elstein, David, Hallmark Entertainment Inc.

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Channel 4 orders hit Endemol quiz

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Channel 4 has entered into a contract with Endemol for purchasing "Deal or No Deal" television program produced by Endemol. The program is an international game show. A brief description of the television program is presented.

Netherlands, General services, Television Broadcasting, Contracts & orders received, Television broadcasting stations, Contracts & orders let, Purchasing, Television broadcasting industry, Contracts, Contract agreement, Endemol, Quiz shows, Channel 4 Television Co.

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CNN faces up to the next 25 years

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CNN recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Atlanta. A brief review of the performance and growth of this 24-hour television news channel during the said period is presented. CNN's plans for future are also mentioned.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Company Profile, Cable News Network, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts

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