Television broadcasting industry
Mexican citizens are questioning the fair coverage of the country's top two television networks, especially in the lead-up to the presidential election on August 21. The longstanding alliance between the governing Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and Televisa, the largest media conglomerate in the Spanish-speaking world, has been under
Television broadcasting industry
A coalition of 15 Canadian cultural organizations, led by Directors Guild of Canada president Allan King, has petitioned the federal cabinet to review the recent licensing of two Canadian arts specialty television channels, Bravo! and Arts et Divertissements. The coalition argues that these channels are designed primarily to address promotional
Television broadcasting industry
The deployment of a Palestinian police force in autonomous areas is conditional upon Israeli affirmation of certain security and protection measures, according to Nabil Sha'ath, head of the Palestinian team negotiating with Israel over autonomy plans. Reports from Washington suggested that Palestinian police might start deploying as early
Television broadcasting industry
Rupert Murdoch's STAR TV, a leading cable television network in Asia, has announced plans to drop the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) World Service news broadcast to northern Asia by mid-April. The decision to replace the news service with a 24-hour Chinese-language movie channel is part of
Prime ministers
John Major, the incumbent Prime Minister, weathered a barrage of criticism from within his own party on Monday, shrugging off suggestions that he may be ousted in favor of a more forceful leader. The 8 million listeners tuning into BBC Radio 2 were treated to a candid discussion between Mr.
Broadcasting industry
The Standard & Poor's Corporation has warned that the $9.7 billion merger between Paramount Communications Inc. and Viacom Inc. could increase the risk for bondholders, prompting a review of the debt ratings of both companies. The credit agency has also expressed concerns about the potential downgrade of
Broadcasting industry
Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone has emerged victorious in a five-month battle for Paramount Communications, edging out rival QVC Network in a complex offer worth approximately $9.7 billion. The deal will transform Viacom into the nation's second-largest media conglomerate, with combined annual revenue of $11 billion. Redstone, a
Television broadcasting industry
A dispute is brewing between Telecom Australia and its pay-TV partners, the Nine, Seven, and Ten networks, over Telecom's rights to use the networks' signals in trial cable TV networks. The row has significant implications for the media industry, as it may test section 212 of the
Television broadcasting industry
After a presentation by Mr Rupert Murdoch at a recent media conference, News Corp shares have gained momentum, with analysts now expecting a 25% profit improvement in the second quarter. This comes as the company's broadcasting business is expected to reach an equity-accounted net result of approximately $335
