Business
Government mulling “deep-pocketed investor” to support Channel 4
Ministers are said to be "laying the groundwork" for a review of Channel 4 that could lead to all or part of it being...
channel 4
Business
Whittingdale: Government is mulling sale of Channel 4
Minister says government is questioning whether there is a need for a second publicly-owned PSB.
Business
Coalition forms to support freelancers in their hour of need
Broadcasters and TV bodies form Coalition for Change to meaningfully discuss working practices and wellbeing of freelance community
Live Production
‘Zoom enabled me to recreate studio conditions at home’: Jon Snow on broadcasting during lockdown
How the Channel 4 News team employed Zoom for its autocue during lockdown
Business
UK’s free-to-air broadcasters unite for TV first
Broadcasters say they hope the short film will reach 50 per cent of the UK’s adult population
Business
Channel 4 to furlough staff
All executive and non-executive Board members have taken an immediate voluntary 20 per cent pay cut
Business
UK’s commercial TV sector ‘faces permanent change’ unless the government helps
Report from Enders Analysis warns of a "bleak future" ahead
Business
UK’s PSBs ask government to work with them to support freelancers
Urge the government "to provide a package of support to freelancers"
Media Delivery
Channel 4 to broadcast world’s first ‘night mode’ TV ad break
Will apply amber colour filter to remove brain stimulating effect of blue light
Production & Post
Whisper revs up for more Channel 4 F1 coverage
Secured a new deal at the end of 2019
Business
Channel 4 appoints All 4 head of product
Bede McCarthy to oversee digital product experience on the OTT platform
Business
Is Channel 4 the government’s next target?
PM reportedly thinks privatising the broadcaster is a "great idea"
Media Delivery
Channel 4 explores 5G with Vodafone
First advertiser-funded programme from Vodafone to air on terrestrial television
TVBEverywhere
SVoD market ‘set for contraction’ predicts annual Nostradamus report
Annual Nostradamus report canvasses key figures within TV and film industries
TVBEverywhere
Formula One UK viewership in the pits
Exclusive deal with Sky Sports said to be driving fans away
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom finds in favour of Channel 4 in election debate row
Ruling states Channel 4's use of editorial techniques ensured Conservative's viewpoint was adequately reflected
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom “considering” Conservatives’ complaint against Channel 4
Conservative Party has complained Channel 4 has broken its duty to be impartial
Production & Post
NEP UK completes The Circle
Largest number of cameras NEP has deployed on a single production
Production & Post
BBC Studioworks to host Harry Hill’s ClubNite
New productions to use Elstree Facilities' lighting grid, hoist infrastructure and gallery monitoring
Business
Snapchat is a “marketing opportunity” for Channel 4
"We need to put out content where the audience is."
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4’s Mahon ‘to warn of growing power of tech giants’
Due to speak at Royal Television Society convention in Cambridge
Business
Sky, Channel 4 announce broader strategic partnership
Includes confirmation that British Grand Prix will remain on free-to-air TV
Technology
Prime Focus Technologies to manage Channel 4’s media processing
Will also oversee broadcaster's centralised content operations
Technology
Red Bee Media, Channel 4 extend playout contract
Will employ Red Bee's new software-only playout platform
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4 ‘in talks to join AdSmart’
Close to signing a deal with Sky's ad-targeting platform
TVBEverywhere
Simplestream builds video platform for Channel 4’s Parasport content
Can handle up to 16 concurrent live video streams
Production & Post
BBC Studioworks selected for Channel 4 and ITV2 productions
Will deploy 4K studio cameras, gallery control desks and EVS tapeless recording facilities
Content
Sky, Channel 4 partner on Cricket World Cup Final
England versus New Zealand will air on Channel 4 and More 4
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4’s Mahon stresses ‘strong ecology’ for PSBs in fight against streamers
Mahon said PSBs were “guaranteed investors” in British creativity and British programmes
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4 to livestream Apollo 11 mission
Minute-by-minute stream will be available on broadcaster's YouTube channel
TVBEverywhere
Sky: iPlayer changes pose “real risk” to competition
BBC makes "no attempt to quantify costs"
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4: iPlayer changes will “kill competition”
Upgrades were provisionally approved by Ofcom last month
Content
Cricket World Cup final “could go free-to-air”
Talks reportedly taking place regarding the final at Lord's on 14th July
TVBEverywhere
House of Lords to question BBC DG, Channel 4 CEO
The House of Lords Communications Committee continues its inquiry into PSB
Business
Channel 4 executives “will not relocate to Leeds”
Expects majority of staff to resign rather than relocate
Business
Channel 4’s move to Leeds ‘will cost at least £50 million’
Up to 90 per cent of staff have indicated they would prefer redundancy to moving to Leeds
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4 lets advertisers target custom VoD audiences
'Project Agora' due to launch in the autumn
Content
Channel 4 to broadcast Welsh Rugby World Cup warm-up matches
Wales take on England on 17th August and Ireland on 31st August