Digital victory

Article Abstract:

British Digital Broadcasting (BDB) reportedly won the UK's three digital terrestrial television (DTT) commercial multiplex licenses because of its cautious business plans, with the Independent Television Commission opting for established participants. BSkyB is required to abandon its 33% stake in BDB in order to avoid anti-competition claims, although BSkyB will still contribute its pay-TV knowledge and subscriber management expertise. BDB is a 50:50 joint venture between Granada and Carlton Communications (CC), with CC's Chairman Michael Green having been a consistent supporter of DTT.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Digital Video Processors, Joint ventures, Carlton Communications PLC, Broadcasting equipment, Digital television equipment, Digital television, Granada

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BBC World ousts ITN from Big Apple

Article Abstract:

BBC Worldwide's 24-hour news channel, BBC World, has replaced ITN as the supplier of news-oriented programs to WLIW21 of New York. BBC World, which will assume its new responsibilities on Nov. 1, 1998, is expected to increase the reach of its programs with the agreement that effectively ended a six-and-a-half-year relationship between WLIW21 and ITN. WLIW21, which represents Program Resources Group, a 25-member group of public service stations that caters to 38% of the US market, will initially broadcast three 30-minute BBC world news bulletins daily.

Comment:

Has been replaced by BBC World as the supplier of news-oriented programs to WLIW21 of New York

United States, New orders received, Use of materials & supplies, Motion Picture and Video Production, TV Program Production, Television broadcasting industry, Television broadcasting, Television production, BBC Worldwide Ltd., ITN, BBC World, Article, WLIW21

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Surprise package

Article Abstract:

Steven Wagner, is the group managing director of CableTel and an executive director of Digital Television Network (DTN), part of International CableTel, and will direct the company's bid for three UK digital terrestrial television multiplex licences. Bidding against DTN is the consortium British Digital Broadcasting, which is supported by Carlton Communications, the Granada Group and BSkyB.

Television broadcasting stations, TV Networks, Officials and employees, Television networks, Stereo broadcasting, Digital Television Network

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