Content
Channel 4 to broadcast Welsh Rugby World Cup warm-up matches
Wales take on England on 17th August and Ireland on 31st August
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Production & Post
Whisper Films, Gearhouse deliver F1 highlights for Channel 4
Gearhouse flyaway system designed so highlights can be remotely produced in London
Business
Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund invests in True Vision Yorkshire
Fund established to aid development of local creative businesses
Content
UK viewers want more women’s sport
52 per cent think the BBC should be doing more to encourage women in sport
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Channel 4 launches ad-free All4 trial
New iOS app also allows viewers to stream audio described content for the first time
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ITV ‘to unveil new SVoD later this month’
ITV could partner with BBC and Channel 4 to create a 'British Netflix'
Business
TVBEurope Jan/Feb issue now available
We explore the world of outside broadcasting, and explore the scanning work carried out on Oscar-nominated First Man
Production & Post
All round to BBC Studioworks for Sunday Brunch
The series is now broadcasting live from Television Centre every Sunday
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Channel 4 introduces ‘European first’ in VoD ad targeting
Dynamic TV allows brands to deliver bespoke ads based on specific criteria
Business
Channel 4 and Leeds City Region form joint Partnership Board
Channel 4 has held its first board meeting in the city
Production & Post
Channel 4 looks to broadcast live show from new Leeds HQ
Channel 4 aims to have new show on-air by November 2019
Business
Channel 4 acquires The Box Plus Network
Buys the 50 per cent it did not already own from Bauer Media Group
Business
Channel 4 begins MD hunt for Nations & Regions
Role will be based at the broadcaster's new Leeds HQ
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Channel 4 launches All 4 app for Apple TV
Last of major terrestrial British broadcasters to release dedicated app for the player
Business
Channel 4 appoints head of inclusion and diversity
Yasir Mirza will join the broadcaster in January
Content
Snapchat partners with 17 UK media brands to create video content
Channel 4, Sky News, Sky Sports among new content partners
Business
“Window is closing” to launch a British Netflix warns ITV’s McCall
ITV CEO says UK broadcasters have little time left to act to turn the tide of the big US streamers
Business
Leeds launches app to persuade Channel 4 to ‘swipe right’
App is part of the city's campaign to become the broadcaster's new headquarters
Content
Sky, Channel 4 announce Formula 1 deal
Deal means only one Grand Prix will be shown live on free-to-air TV during 2019 season
Content
Broadcasters, Ofcom and RNIB launch Audio Described TV campaign
UKTV, BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Viacom all involved
Business
Keith Underwood appointed Channel 4 COO
Underwood was previously director of strategy and technology
Data Centre
Channel 4: Purpose-driven ads resonate most with young viewers
New research finds that young people are particularly receptive to ads with a message
Business
Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham in final race to be new Channel 4 HQ
More cities cut from creative hubs shortlists
Business
Liverpool fails to make shortlist for new Channel 4 HQ
Mayor Joe Anderson has confirmed the news in a tweet
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Channel 4 announces world first in AI TV advertising
Technology enables brand’s adverts to be placed next to relevant scenes in a linear TV show
Business
BBC and Channel 4 considering £500m UKTV takeover
Broadcasters are reportedly in talks to take full control of the multichannel operator
Business
Channel 4 makes progress in closing gender pay gap
"There remains much more for us to do," says Mahon
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Channel 4 partners with Google to give All4 voice control
First UK broadcaster to partner with Google Assistant
Business
Channel 4 CEO calls for greater support of PSBs
Alex Mahon believes situation could have "huge ramifications for our democracy" if left unchecked
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BBC, ITV and Channel 4 agree £125 million Freeview deal
Five year deal will see Freeview develop new services as it aims to combat rise of Netflix and Amazon
Business
Jon Snow backs Liverpool’s Channel 4 HQ bid
News anchor has expressed his support for the city's #4forLiverpool campaign
Content
BBC Studioworks welcomes The Last Leg and Love Island: Aftersun
BBC Studioworks will provide post production services for both shows this summer
Business
Ofcom expects more collaboration between UK PSBs
Group and board member Steve Unger offered his thoughts in a keynote at the DTG Summit in London
Business
Hall, Mahon and McCall to speak at RTS London Conference
Viacom Inc CEO Bob Bakish to deliver Keynote
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BBC, ITV, Channel 4 ‘in early talks to launch British streaming service’
NBC Universal also said to considering joining venture
Content
Channel 4 commissions first virtual reality film
Grenfell: Our Home will combine documentary interviews shot in stereoscopic 360 with computer-generated animation
Business
Liverpool launches bid to become new home of Channel 4
“Channel 4 could find a soul mate in Liverpool”
Business
ITV, Channel 4, Sky collaborate to prove value of VoD
Companies join forces with Thinkbox to unveil study into broadcasting video on demand
Business
‘4 All the UK’ decision to be reached by 1st October
Strategy marks a major new commitment from Channel 4 to significantly increase its Nations & Regions content spend
Business
Channel 4 boosts capabilities with new executive team roles
New positions include chief operating officer and chief product officer
Business
Channel 4 wins BPG’s Innovation Award
Channel honoured for its advances in championing diversity
Business
Cardiff council to bid for Channel 4
Council has submitted letter to chief executive Alex Mahon
Business
Channel 4 confirms plans to “reduce London footprint”
Broadcaster will move 300 staff to Nations and Regions with decision makers based at three creative hubs