Technology
Prime Focus Technologies to manage Channel 4’s media processing
Will also oversee broadcaster's centralised content operations
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Technology
Red Bee Media, Channel 4 extend playout contract
Will employ Red Bee's new software-only playout platform
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Channel 4 ‘in talks to join AdSmart’
Close to signing a deal with Sky's ad-targeting platform
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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
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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
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Channel 4 to livestream Apollo 11 mission
Minute-by-minute stream will be available on broadcaster's YouTube channel
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Sky: iPlayer changes pose “real risk” to competition
BBC makes "no attempt to quantify costs"
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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
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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
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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
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