GMG wins German footing in RTL deal

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Granada Media Group enters into a partnership with RTL, Germany's leading commercial station, as part of its expansion program in this European country. A production company is being planned by Granada, who is also on the lookout for a manager for the enterprise. The Granada-RTL tie-up is slated to work on three series, that would be based on current formulas used in the drama Reckless and the sitcom Holding the Baby. The partnership's third project will showcase the Munich Beer Festival, which will be depicted along the format of the hit "Ibiza Uncovered."

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Enters into a partnership with Granada Media Group as part of its expansion program

United Kingdom, Germany, Strategic alliances, Granada Media Group, RTL Group S.A., Article

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Seen it all before?

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Start-up costs for the new Channel 5 (C5) are expected to include around80 million pounds sterling for the retuning of VCRs in viewers' homes. The channel is expectedto achieve a penetration rate of only 70%. ITC is expected to monitor schedule plans for thechannel, ensuring that quotas for religious, children's, current affairs, and news programmes aremet. Bids are also to be judged on diversity in other areas such as arts, education, documentaries,sport, drama and entertainment.

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The jury's out

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It is suggested that the procedure for selecting a licensee for the Channel 5franchise should parallel that used in 1991 for the Channel 3 franchise. The main differencesbetween the two competitions, is that Channel 3 was an established service, and Channel 5 isnew; and that in 1991 all bidders were applying to do the same thing, whereas bidders forChannel 5 are seeking different niches.

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