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ITV chairman considers pay-TV model for digital channels

by Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic, 23-Nov-09, 09:25

LONDON - Archie Norman, the new chairman of ITV, is considering plans to charge for the broadcaster's spin-off digital channels ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4, according to newspaper reports.

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Microsoft discusses paying News Corp for search listings

by Staff, Brand Republic, 23-Nov-09, 09:15

NEW YORK - News Corp has held talks with Microsoft about the possibility of a deal that would see Microsoft pay to include search results from its newspapers in search listings.

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Tory 'Jedward' poster hits streets within minutes of X Factor eviction

by Staff, campaignlive.co.uk , 23-Nov-09, 08:40

LONDON - Euro RSCG has created a poster featuring Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling as X Factor evictees Jedward, aping a similar effort released by the Labour Party two weeks ago.

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Cheryl Cole's 'misleading' L'Oreal shampoo ad cleared by ASA

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 23-Nov-09, 08:55

LONDON - The Advertising Standards Authority has rejected 13 complaints about Cheryl Cole's L'Oreal Elvive shampoo ad after consumers accused the 'X Factor' judge of misleading the public because she has hair extensions.

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X Factor pulls in 12.6m as Jedward's luck finally runs out

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic, 23-Nov-09, 08:45

LONDON - An audience of 12.6 million, peaking at 14.4 million, tuned in to ITV1's 'The X Factor' on Saturday as Irish twins John and Edward finally saw their luck run out to be voted off the show last night.

Jordan quits 'I'm a Celeb' after run of Bush Tucker Trials

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic, 23-Nov-09, 08:40

LONDON - Katie Price has quit ITV1 hit show 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' after being voted by the public to undertake an unprecedented seven 'Bush Tucker Trials', during which she had to attempt feats such as eating fish eyes and being stung by ants.

Radio Bill creates deep divisions among industry

by Arif Durrani, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 16:05

LONDON - The commercial radio industry is deeply divided following the publication of the Government's Digital Economy Bill today (20 November), with a breakaway faction of the industry blasting it for being "out of tune with listeners".

Channel 4's online remit formalised in Digital Economy Bill

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 15:45

LONDON - Channel 4 will be required to produce high-quality digital content as part of its public service remit, under legislation outlined in the Digital Economy Bill, published today.

Film industry runs joint Blu-ray campaign

by Sarah Johnson, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 14:00

LONDON - The British Video Association (BVA) is launching a TV ad campaign in partnership with a number of film companies in the run-up to Christmas.

GCHQ launches recruitment campaign on Xbox Live

by Sara Kimberley, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 13:30

LONDON - The Government Communications Headquarters is launching a recruitment ad campaign today (20 November) on the Xbox Live.