Nothing ventured
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The appointment of Greg Dyke on the media advisory board of Apax, a private equity firm has generated intense speculation about his role in the acquisition of the [pounds sterling]4.45 billion ITV. One opinion is that Greg could bring in 5% with venture capitalists providing the rest, ensuring that he would feel the pain if the shares lost value. Others felt that ITV could end up as a division within a large company like Disney or Viacom.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2004
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Here's the ITN news
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Stewart Purvis step down as CEO of ITN. The company is facing new challenges as it evolves to meet market needs, including a probable acquisition by ITV. If this happens, Daily Mail and General Trust, one of ITN's major investor, is expected to withdraw.
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Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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ITN drops out of EuroNews channel
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ITN has sold off its minority share in the EuroNews channel based in France. ITN sold off its 49% share as part of a plan to leave the channel managment business.
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Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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