Now we're talking

Article Abstract:

The 2007 Edinburgh Television Festival was the perfect venue to tackle controversies in the industry such as budget cuts and audience fraud, with a theme on the lack of leadership and vision in TV. The theme was reflected by the absence of BBC director-general Mark Thompson, BSkyB CEO James Murdoch and ITV executive chairman Michael Grade. The leadership practices of Thompson and Murdoch are evaluated.

Financial management, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Evaluation, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Finance, British Broadcasting Corp., Column, Broadcasting industry, Thompson, Mark, Company financing

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Sky cashes in on gambling

Article Abstract:

James Murdoch, chief executive of British Sky Broadcasting has attributed the success of the channel to the gambling needs of the television viewers. The company recorded revenue of 4 billion sterling pounds this year.

Sales, profits & dividends, Economic aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Game shows

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Irresistible rise of the son

Article Abstract:

Rupert Murdoch has seen BSkyB through trying times and has every right to choose a leader who shares his vision. So selecting his son James Murdoch could be the right decision.

Services information, Services, Executives, Murdoch, Rupert

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