Can anything stop the rise of Rupert?

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Rupert Murdoch looks set to become the most powerful media magnate in the world. He is already involved in book publishing, newspapers, film-making and television broadcasting, and is now establishing a strong presence in new information services. His power is based on communications technology and the marketplace, and he has now reached a position where he has become more influential than many politicians. However, he is keen to establish strong links with politicians such as Labour party leader Tony Blair.

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The bottom line of money, the BBC and rehabilitation

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The BBC's 140 million pounds sterling pay-TV deal with cable and satellite channel packager Flextech was the result of a growing awareness at the BBC of changing conditions in the world of broadcasting, according to BBC commercial arm Chief Executive Bob Phillis. Many observers acknowledge that Phillis played a key role personally in the deal. He rejects the idea that he is empire-building, even though the deal will give the BBC a strong presence in South America, Europe, the US and Asia.

British Broadcasting Corp., Interview, Phillis, Bob

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The magic of television - and Mr Murdoch

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The power of the media has continued to grow in the UK during the period 1986-1996. This has in turn boosted the power of media baron Rupert Murdoch. Most recently, he has been playing a key role in developments in the television broadcasting sector. His BSkyB operation now has 3.8 million satellite and 1.4 million cable subscribers, and has become the 16th-largest company in the UK. He also retains a strong position in the newspaper industry.

Newspaper publishing

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