Credit crisis puts brakes on indie consolidation
Article Abstract:
The global credit crunch in financial markets can greatly affect the UK television broadcasting industry, particularly the consolidation in the indie sector. The current fast rate of mergers and acquisitions may be halted by problems concerning private equity cash flow and the availability of credit. Views of market analysts on the credit situation and its repercussions in the television broadcasting industry are also given.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Saying 'buy' or 'bye'?
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The increase in the demand for acquisitions in the television broadcasting industry and the effort of channels to retain their quality of shows to ensure high ratings is discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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