UK distribution faces major upheaval as ITV consolidates
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The merging of ITV companies could bring job losses to the UK distribution industry, as the Granada Media International acquisition of Itel will result in 30 job cuts. Another possible merger between Carlton International and Granada International would cause up to 100 layoffs.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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RTL poised to offer 5bln for United as it eyes C5 share (RTL bids to acquire United News and Media and Channel 5)
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Television broadcasting giant RTL Group offers to acquire media conglomerate United News and Media PLC for 5 billion British pound sterling including television station Channel 5 Broadcasting.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Execs buy Channel for L16 million
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ITV franchise Channel Television has been sold to a consortium of media people for 16.3 million pounds.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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