Westcountry chief pockets 4m pounds sterling from bid
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Carlton Communications has been successful in making a late 85 million pounds sterling takeover bid for Westcountry Television, the South-west of England ITV franchise. Westcountry had been the target of considerable interest from United News and Media. The purchase will bring 3.5-4 million pounds sterling for Stephen Refarn, the chief executive of Westcountry. It is likely that this deal will spark off other takeovers in the commercial television sector.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Bunny bugged: Murdoch pulls the plug on Britain's latest TV channel
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The long-running bitter conflict between Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, and Time Warner has entered a new phase with the decision by BSkyB, the satellite broadcasting operation owned by Murdoch, to indefinitely postpone the launch of the Warner Channel in the UK. Time Warner had hoped that this channel, which includes Bugs Bunny cartoons and a children's show produced by Steven Spielberg, would prove extremely popular in the UK.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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The battle of Britain's favourite TV channel
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ITV companies have been enjoying strong growth in advertising revenues, but there are now signs that its traditionally strong links with advertisers may be in danger. BBC1 has improved its primetime programming, leading to a fall in ITV audiences, and advertisers are expressing concern about higher rates for air time. They are now putting pressure on ITV to improve programming and take steps to boost audiences.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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