Revamp and idents for ITN's Euronews

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ITN is imposing several changes at Euronews, the pan-European news channel, as part of the three-tiered business plan for the Lyons-based station. ITN, which purchased 49% of Euronews parent Socemie in November 1997, will bring a new program schedule as well as regularly-updated news, sports and weather reporting every half-hour to the station, beginning Oct. 26, 1998. The station is also slated to enhance its weather service and football coverage as well as more focus on European events and how they impact people in Europe. In addition, Euronews will also give focus on its digital distribution.

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ITN is imposing several changes at Euronews, the pan-European news channel, as part of 3-tiered business plan for the station

France, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite TV Communications, Satellite television, Euronews Services de Presse S.A.R.L., ITN

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C4 News staffs up for 1999 relaunch

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Channel 4 News prepares for its relaunch in 1999 with two new appointments. Channel 4 News is absorbing Channel 5 news' political editor Mark Easton to become its new home and social affairs editor, while Guy Ker has been appointed to become its program's managing editor. Ker will be assigned to handle the program's production operations, budget and staff, while Easton will be handling the development of reports and programs outside of Channel 4 News. Reportedly, Channel 4 news will be relaunched in January 1999.

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Prepares for its relaunch in 1999 with 2 new appointments

Executive changes & profiles, Channel 4 News

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