Nothing ventured

Article Abstract:

The appointment of Greg Dyke on the media advisory board of Apax, a private equity firm has generated intense speculation about his role in the acquisition of the [pounds sterling]4.45 billion ITV. One opinion is that Greg could bring in 5% with venture capitalists providing the rest, ensuring that he would feel the pain if the shares lost value. Others felt that ITV could end up as a division within a large company like Disney or Viacom.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Dyke, Greg, Media executives

---

Here's the ITN news

Article Abstract:

Stewart Purvis step down as CEO of ITN. The company is facing new challenges as it evolves to meet market needs, including a probable acquisition by ITV. If this happens, Daily Mail and General Trust, one of ITN's major investor, is expected to withdraw.

United States, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Independent Television Network Inc., Purvis, Stwart

---

ITN drops out of EuroNews channel

Article Abstract:

ITN has sold off its minority share in the EuroNews channel based in France. ITN sold off its 49% share as part of a plan to leave the channel managment business.

France, Euronews Services de Presse S.A.R.L.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Location Story. Comedy for the masses. Location story
• Abstracts: The Untouchables. He's the strong, silent type
• Abstracts: The making of.... OB feeds for the world. New angle on rowing
• Abstracts: Steering a course. Making the impossible happen. The man from the Midlands
• Abstracts: Hoping for a dramatic improvement. Warning over ITV sales houses

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.