Heart and soul
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Gannon television is an independent television production company based in Australia. Gannon's most popular program, Heartbreak High, has been distributed to more than 70 territories earning some $15.5 between Jul 1995-Feb1996. Independent producer, Ben Gannon prefers to work on a limited number of programs in order that he can remain control of all aspects of production. Gannon is very interested in working on some projects for UK television. The program, Heartbreak High, is aimed at a teenage audience and has yet to be successful in Australia.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Indies starting to see sense
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The consolidation which is currently taking place in the UK's independent television sector is a sign that the sector is becoming more mature. There are around 800 independent television companies, and it is clear that the time for rationalisation has now come. This process will be fuelled by the arrival of Channel 5, which will pursue a policy of using only a few independent concerns. It is likely that medium-sized independents, which face high running costs, will now see the wisdom in joining forces.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Spicing up Ginger
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The departure of Ginger Television Productions Chief Executive Michael Foster is the latest in a growing number of challenges facing this company. In particular, the group's television operation has failed to expand effectively beyond owner Chris Evans, who remains the unit's main source of income. There are now indications that Ginger Television is contracting, rather than growing, and the departure of Foster, who was seen as vital to the growth of the Ginger empire, could accelerate this process.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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