Fighting chance
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Cable television companies in the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a pay-per-view (PPV) contract with Warner Bros. The four companies, Telewest, General Cable, Diamond Cable and NTL, are hoping to compete with BSkyB which has a monopoly on PPV movies in the UK. It is doubtful whether the companies can compete effectively unless they are fully committed to the project. General Cable has already indicated that it is reducing its pay-TV service. Cable and Wireless Communications has yet to decide if it is going to align itself with BSkyB or the other cable companies.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Emap cool after losing its head?
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Media and exhibitions concern Emap is set to benefit from the departure of managing director David Arculus. A company obviously faces challenges when a very capable manager such as Arculus leaves, but its main divisions have experienced leaders. It has considerable management depth, and this means that it will not have to replace Arculus. His departure will make it possible to clarify top management responsibilities within the company.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Discovery downs a second Guinness
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The Discovery Networks Europe signed a contract with Guinness World Records to show the second series of "Ultimate Guinness World Records" on Discovery UK. The series will be co-produced by Guinness World Records and Thumbs Up Productions.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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