States of the art: the US cable industry is courting viewers with specialist channels for every taste, greens, greys, generals and golfers
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US media companies are seeking expansion both at home and overseas. The number of broadcast networks has increased to six in recent years although cable offers real potential for growth. More than 40 new stations are set to launch in 1995-96, each targeting specific audiences. A dozen new cable chanels have also already been launched in 1995. Companies expanding overseas include Hallmark which has set up the Hallmark Entertainment Network with the aim of introducing several 24-hour premium cable channels. Warner Brothers International Distribution has also recently forged a deal with RTL of Germany.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1995
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ICG signs up Roslin for exclusive two-year deal
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BBC Broadcast independent commissioning group (ICG) has commissioned Gaby Roslin to become its exclusive contract star for two years. The deal calls for Roslin to star in three peaktime entertainment series including evening show titled Whatever You Want shown every Saturdays on BBC 1. The daytime series include City Hospital, which is about live behind-the-scenes at General Hospital in Southampton, UK, and the annual show Children in Need for BBC 1. City Hospital is scheduled to air beginning October 12, 1998.
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Its independent commissioning group commissions Gaby Roslin to become its exclusive contract star for two years
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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The first million
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The total number of cable subscribers in the UK has exceeded 1 million, which the Independent Television Commission (ITC) is expected to confirm shortly. However, the figure only represents a take-up rate of 22%, compared to 70% in the US. The Information Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP) had claimed in 1982 that cable systems would provide a variety of communications services on top of entertainment, however, apart from standard telephony, these have failed to materialise.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1995
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