Barb, the body which measures UK audiences for broadcasters and streamers, has announced Caroline Baxter as its new Chief Operating Officer. Baxter is currently the organisation's … [Read more...] about Barb appoints new Chief Operating Officer
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Jaws – ITV announces new celeb reality challenge series to mark film’s 50th anniversary
ITV is to mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a new series in which ocean-fearing celebrities are brought face to face with a series of increasingly scarier sharks. Adapted from the bestselling … [Read more...] about Jaws – ITV announces new celeb reality challenge series to mark film’s 50th anniversary
Waitrose to sponsor The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4
Waitrose has been revealed as the latest sponsor of Channel 4’s rating hit, The Great British Bake Off. The tie-up also covers the show’s festive specials plus spin-offs including An Extra Slice, The … [Read more...] about Waitrose to sponsor The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4
BBC Studios secures major new factual sale with Sweden’s SVT
BBC Studios, the broadcaster’s commercial arm, has sold more than 280 hours of factual programming to Swedish national public television broadcaster SVT. Shows covered under the deal include … [Read more...] about BBC Studios secures major new factual sale with Sweden’s SVT
BBC bosses to be quizzed on moving spending outside London
BBC bosses including Director-General Tim Davie will appear before the Public Accounts Committee next week to update MPs on the corporation’s plans to increase spending outside the … [Read more...] about BBC bosses to be quizzed on moving spending outside London