Why the bad news from ITN should worry everyone
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The decision by ITV to drop 'News at Ten' will have negative repercussions for everyone involved in television journalism in the UK. It is clear that the Independent Television Commission, in allowing this move to be made, is placing more emphasis on ratings than on high standards in news broadcasting. It was never likely that the government would intervene to protect 'News at Ten,' as it is aware that ITV needs to boost its ratings in order to increase its income and thus secure its survival.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Bong! Here begins - Bong! a brave new era
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Some observers believe that ITV must take decisive action in the light of evidence indicating that many people who watch ITV between 9.30pm and 10pm then do not watch 'News at Ten.' It is vital that ITV does not allow audiences to drift away, and for this reason plans to open up the 10pm slot by moving 'News at Ten' to 6.30pm are justified. In contrast, others feel that ITV's plans to move 'News at Ten' are misguided and not in the public interest.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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The Kurds fight back on guerrilla TV
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Med-TV, which has been broadcasting from London, England, since 1995, is the only international Kurdish television station in the world. It is able to reach Kurds in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, and broadcasts 18 hours a day. The station has been warmly welcomed by Kurds, who have no recognized homeland and frequently suffer racial prejudice. It is widely seen as playing a key role in helping the Kurds retain their identity.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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