Action Time scales down UK operation
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Independent production company Action Time is reorganizing operations by cutting its Manchester office and 18 jobs, moving the London production office in with Carlton, and changing its focus to its international business. Since the resignation of joint managing directors Trish Kinane and Stephen Leahy, a new management structure has been developed with Phil Trelease becoming managing director, Caroline Beaton as director of international business, and Carlton executives on the new management board.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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The ratings obsession
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David Liddiment, head of channels at ITV, discusses how television ratings have become a measure of excellence for broadcasters. He fears companies are losing track of the value of programming as a result. His MacTaggart lecture was an attempt to push for more challenging and creative content.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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