"This is not a joke. If you can you lend us 50 million quid between you, we need it." (DJ Chris Evans seeks to protect Virgin Radio from takeover by Capital Radio)(Media +)
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Capital Radio's 87 million pounds sterling takeover bid for Virgin Radio has attracted criticism from Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans. He is seeking to ensure that Virgin Radio remains independent, and has even called on listeners to raise money to fight off the takeover bid. His actions have been dismissed by insiders at both Virgin Radio and Capital Radio, who believe that he is simply seeking publicity. Some observers believe that Evans is seeking to halt the Capital Radio bid so that he can make his own bid for Virgin Radio.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Over the wire
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SSVC, which holds the contract to provide television and radio for British forces across the world, aims to become an international, commercial broadcasting operation, according to managing director David Crwys-Williams. He has given considerable attention to streamlining SSVC over recent years, and the operation is now involved in one of the bids for the new FM commercial radio licence for London, England. It hopes to be able to supply media and multimedia products and services to the public and private sectors.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Who directs the off-screen action?
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Lawyers now have considerable influence in the television broadcasting industry, and are increasingly viewed as an integral part of the production process. A broadcasting company's legal department now has to deal with issues such as insurance, repeat fees and deals with stars. UK television companies now regularly employ more than 100 lawyers, and most top broadcasters have one or two lawyers dedicated to production.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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