ITV axes news channel
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ITV has advised that it will close down ITV News Channel. This implies that approximately 70 persons will lose their jobs. The move is expected to save ITV 3 million pounds sterling per annum. ITV is planning to use 2 million pounds sterling from these savings for new news programs.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2005
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TV sale to focus Chrysalis radio
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Chrysalis Group is engaged in talks with three ITV executives over the possible sale of its television unit. The group is hoping to become a more focused radio broadcasting company by way of such a sale.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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ITN poised to take over London news
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ITN is engaged in renewed discussions to take over the London News Network. Labor unions are asking for urgent talks with ITN managers over the fate of London News' staff.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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