BBC Global News - the BBC’s international commercial news, sport and features arm –and Channel 4 - a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster- have signed a strategic deal to offer global advertisers access to the UK commercial broadcast marketplace. For BBC Global News, the partnership opens up the vital UK market for its global clients, who are now able to take full advantage of 4Sales’ market-leading ad solutions across linear and VoD. The partnership offers … [Read more...] about BBC Global News and Channel 4 strike landmark commercial partnership in new deal for global advertisers
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The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
The Garden, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Nicola Brown has been appointed as Director of Programmes. Brown will join Chief Executive Magnus Temple, Chief Creative Officer John Hay and Managing Director Nicola Hill to help grow and deliver The Garden’s expanding slate, which includes Channel 4 hits 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody, new shows for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Nat Geo and the recent commission of the US version of 24 Hours in Police Custody, a … [Read more...] about The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Fremantle announces its first global commissions for the new reality-dating format Five Guys a Week. Created by Label1 for Channel 4 in the UK, the unique new format has stolen the hearts of RTL4 in Holland and TV4 in Sweden, who are set to produce local versions respectively, following deals led by Fremantle. A commission in France is to be announced soon. Five Guys a Week transforms the first-date experience into the ultimate test of romance and compatibility, whilst putting the woman in … [Read more...] about Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Channel 4′s Michelle Chappell joins Endemol Shine North
MANCHESTER – Endemol Shine North, part of the Endemol Shine Group, has named former Channel 4 executive Michelle Chappell as its creative director. Based in Media City UK, Manchester, Endemol Shine North produces adventurous TV and brand stories for TV, digital and social. In her new role, Chappell will shepherd development and drive new business. She takes over as creative director from Rick Murray, who has been promoted to managing director. Chappell joins Endemol … [Read more...] about Channel 4′s Michelle Chappell joins Endemol Shine North
Sky and C4 sign content partnership
LONDON – European satellite broadcaster Sky and UK commercial public broadcaster Channel 4 (C4) have agreed a first-of-its-kind content partnership encompassing Formula 1 coverage and drama series Tin Star. The pact will see highlights of Formula 1 and live coverage of the Formula 1 2019 British Grand Prix shown on C4. The first season of Sky original Tin Star will also be shown on the channel later this year. As part of the agreement, selected C4 and Walter Presents … [Read more...] about Sky and C4 sign content partnership
ITV, Channel 4 and NCSC support DPP’s security programme
LONDON – The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) recently hosted an exclusive security briefing in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), for members of the DPP’s Committed to Security Programme, and featured guest speakers from NCSC, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), and Ofcom. The event also featured an announcement from ITV and Channel 4 regarding their requirements of their suppliers to adopt the DPP’s Committed to Security … [Read more...] about ITV, Channel 4 and NCSC support DPP’s security programme