United's southern show

Article Abstract:

United News and Media is investing heavily in its operations on the UK south coast and East Anglia. ITV licencees Anglia Television and Meridian, both of which are owned by United News and Media, are installing new studio facilities, and are set to substantially increase their output. Meridian has benefited from a number of new Channel 5 commissions, and is set to produce more than 1,000 hours in 1997. When Channel 5 begins broadcasting, Meridian will become one of the largest producers of live programming in the UK.

Investments, United News and Media PLC, Anglia Television Group PLC, Meridian

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Make or news break?

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The BBC is facing considerable challenges as it makes the final preparations for the launch of its BBC News 24 rolling news service. However, it is confident that the service will run smoothly, despite significant problems with the Electronic News Production System and the OmniBus digital picture editing and transmission system. News 24 staff have undergone extensive training, and managers believe that employees are now in a strong position to cope with a fully automated and multi-skilled newsroom.

Management, Services, British Broadcasting Corp., Television broadcasting of news, Television news

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Global citizens network for ITV news

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The decision of ITV News to recruit a network of citizen correspondents to receive report from places like Afghanistan and Iraq is presented.

Personnel administration, Iraq, Afghanistan, United Kingdom, Recruiting, Industry hiring, ITV Network Ltd., Television journalists

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