Ready to pounce?
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Granada Media chairman Charles Allen is warning of a European media company takeover and the major bidders so far seem to be Italy's Mediaset, France's Vivendi and TF1, and the U. K.'s RTL Group. Allen feels that Granada is seeing declining finances because of delayed communications legislation, and a European takeover is fully possible within European Union legislation, adhering to monopoly restrictions set by the Office of Fair Trading.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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Blazing a trail
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Eileen Quinn, founder of drama program production firm Monogram, approached Kirsty Wark and Alan Clements of Wark Clements more than a year ago about a merger with the independent producers, and has now sealed a 2 million pounds sterling deal, acquiring a 20 percent stake in the venture. Quinn is described as an effective combination of creative brawn and business brains, and describes herself as a natural at marketing and selling.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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Donovan simply the best for C4
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Talkback Productions is producing a television series in the United Kingdom that will feature Daisy Donovan, the former presenter of "11 O'Clock Show." In the show, Donovan will take on several professional challenges.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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