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11/03/11--07:09: BBC.com Unveils Three Bespoke New Editions for Asia Pacific (chan 1777039)

BBC.com, the number one international news website in Asia-Pacific and in Europe, today signals an exciting next phase in the BBC’s commitment to the Asia region, with the launch of three new editions for Asia, India and Australia/New Zealand.

Each will provide a more immersive and localised BBC.com experience and more bespoke news coverage that speaks to the audience’s needs and interests.

All three sites will be tailored to provide more in-depth analysis, breaking news and business bulletins for each of the markets as well as a host of specially commissioned features and reports.  

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11/03/11--07:12: Gwyneth Williams Reveals Some Major Forthcoming Highlights for BBC Radio 4 (chan 1777039)

Speaking at The Radio Festival in Manchester, BBC Radio 4 Controller Gwyneth Williams revealed some major forthcoming highlights for the network.

Radio 4 will broadcast special programmes celebrating the art of sound, storytelling and listening from the More Than Words Festival in Bristol; a Melvyn Bragg series telling the story of the written word; and programmes to mark the 45th anniversary of Just A Minute.

Gwyneth announced that Radio 4 and St George’s concert hall in Bristol will host the More Than Words Festival next March. Several Radio 4 programmes will

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11/03/11--07:14: Soledad O'Brien to Front New CNN Morning Show from 2012 (chan 1777039)

CNN will launch a new format of news and conversation in the morning, including a 7-9am ET show anchored by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien in 2012.
 
O’Brien will anchor a new conversational ensemble program that explores top issues of the day while opening the conversation to people from all walks of life. O’Brien will continue to be a special correspondent for long-form documentaries at CNN.
 
“I couldn’t be more eager to return to daily news, to bring conversation and context to CNN viewers in the morning. I welcome the opportunity to give voice to people who aren’t often heard,

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11/03/11--07:17: Red Bee Media Renews Multi-year Broadcast Services Deal with BBC Worldwide (chan 1777039)

Red Bee Media has announced that it has renewed a multi-year deal with BBC Worldwide channels to provide broadcast services for a suite of channels across Europe and South Africa.

Following a competitive tender, Red Bee Media will continue to provide end-to-end, file based media management and playout services for eight BBC Worldwide channels from its state of the art facilities in London.

The channels include: BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies in South Africa; BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle channels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland;

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11/03/11--07:21: FT Reaches 250,000 Digital Subscribers (chan 1777039)

The number of paying digital subscribers to the Financial Times has broken the quarter of a million mark, an increase of more than 30 percent in the past year.
 
Of these, 100,000 are corporate subscriptions coming from more than 2,000 different licenses.
 
A growing number of businesses, including professional services and communications firms, as well as media owners, buy an FT corporate licence to provide their staff with instant access to Financial Times content and services. Clients include the Hay Group, the London Stock Exchange and Clifford Chance.
 
“In these uncertain economic times, both individuals and companies are

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11/03/11--07:27: Ali Velshi Takes New Roles Across CNN Worldwide (chan 1777039)

CNN Chief Business Correspondent Ali Velshi is adding new roles across CNN Worldwide. Beginning next month, Velshi will provide business reporting and analysis for CNN’s domestic channel, launching signature segments that will interpret and explain a top story of the day.

In addition, in 2012, he becomes an anchor of CNN International’s World Business Today, a daily global business news program. Velshi also continues as host of Your Money on weekends on CNN/U.S.

In Velshi's new role for CNN/U.S., he will take a look at one of the top economic, global or political stories of the day

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11/03/11--07:32: Four Tears Later, Fox Business Treading Water (chan 1777039)

D.M. Levine of AdWeek writes Thursday about the ratings of Fox Business Network, which celebrated its four-year anniversary last month.
 
Levine writes, “It was an abysmal month for Fox News’ young sibling channel. Fox Business Network saw an average daily viewership of around 65,000 for October, according to Nielsen, which also happened to be the month of the network’s four-year anniversary. In its target 25-54 demo, though, Fox Business only drew an average of 10,000 viewers per day. This, compared to the network’s chief competitor, CNBC, which saw around 201,000 viewers on average and 59,000 in

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11/03/11--08:57: Ali Velshi to Anchor CNN International's World Business Today (chan 1777039)

Beginning January 2012, Ali Velshi brings his first rate business expertise to CNN International's daily global business programme ‘World Business Today', joining the ranks of emerging markets editor, John Defterios and foremost international business correspondent Richard Quest, as economic stories continue to set the world’s news agenda.

Velshi will anchor one-hour of ‘World Business Today’, which is broadcast live to over 200 countries across the world.

CNN International Executive Vice President and Managing Director Tony Maddox said, "With new economic superpowers emerging across different continents, Ali brings the right mix of curiosity and business news

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11/04/11--00:08: CNBC Extends Live Broadcasting Hours as Euro Crisis Deepens (chan 1777039)

CNBC EMEA extended its live broadcasting hours Thursday as an unprecedented day of economics and politics swept across the Eurozone.

At lunchtime, 'Strictly Rates' pre-empted US Squawk Box to examine the Greek debt crisis and the fast developing political crisis gripping the country, and also cover the European Central Bank's decision on interest rates.

The ECB's decision, the first for incoming bank chief Mario Draghi, was to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, a move which many market analysts had been predicting.

CNBC markets reporter Silvia Wadhwa had promised to "eat her hat with a

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11/11/11--02:57: Lisa LaFlamme to Anchor Remembrance Day Coverage on CTV News Channel (chan 1777039)

On Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. ET, CTV News Channel delivers extensive coverage of Remembrance Day. REMEMBRANCE DAY 2011, anchored by CTV’s Chief Anchor and Senior Editor, Lisa LaFlamme.

The 90-minute special features live coverage from Ottawa’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial.

“Our Remembrance Day coverage will pay tribute to the people who have made many sacrifices to protect our country,” said Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News. “Anchored by CTV’s Lisa LaFlamme, our Remembrance Day special provides Canadians with extensive analysis, commentary and historical context of Remembrance

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11/14/11--00:17: Jeff Randall Live to Air Twice Daily This Week (chan 1777039)

Sky News' prominent daily business news show, Jeff Randall Live, will be airing twice a day Monday to Thursday this week as the Eurozone debt crisis continues to develop.

The show will air a morning edition at 9am, and also continue to air in it's usual timeslot of 7pm.

Both editions of the show will be presented from Sky News' state of the art studios in the Gherkin building in the City of London.









11/21/11--01:57: CTV News Channel Welcomes Patricia Lovett-Reid as Senior Financial Commentator (chan 1777039)

CTV News Channel has announced that Patricia Lovett-Reid will join the network full time as Senior Financial Commentator in early 2012.

For more than a decade, Lovett-Reid has been a regular guest commentator on BNN and other Bell Media stations. The highly sought-after speaker and commentator on wealth management kicks off her new role on CTV News Channel in the New Year, commenting on financial issues, as well as everything from personal savings and investing, to business news and the economy.

“As a highly respected Canadian financial industry figure, Patricia’s authoritative voice is

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11/21/11--02:00: Seamus O'Regan Heads to the CTV National News (chan 1777039)

CTV has announced that Seamus O’Regan is joining CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME as a Correspondent. O’Regan bids a final good morning to CANADA AM viewers across the country on Thursday, Nov. 24, at which time the new co-host of CANADA AM will be revealed on air. 

O’Regan will assume his new duties on Canada’s most-trusted and most-watched newscast, CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME beginning Monday, Nov. 28. O’Regan is already putting his story-telling skills to use on the CTV National News series “Canadian Originals”, profiling everyday Canadians from all walks of life who

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11/21/11--02:03: Eric Sherling Joins CNN as Director of Washington Programming (chan 1777039)

Eric Sherling has been named director of Washington programming, it was announced by Sam Feist, CNN Washington bureau chief and senior vice president.

Sherling rejoins CNN after serving as executive broadcast producer of Good Morning America at ABC News.

In this role, he will oversee Washington political programming to include, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, John King, USA, State of the Union with Candy Crowley and Reliable Sources. Sherling also will play a lead role in CNN’s special campaign coverage to include debates, primary nights, and Election night programming.

“We are delighted to welcome Eric

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11/21/11--02:05: CTV Wakes Up Marketing Efforts for CTV Morning Live (chan 1777039)

CTV has revealed details of a comprehensive marketing campaign to generate awareness for its newly launched local morning programs, CTV MORNING LIVE.

The creative copy and messaging centers on the tag line “It’s everything you need,” enforcing CTV MORNING LIVE’s mission to provide viewers with the key information they need to start their busy day: local news, weather and traffic in a friendly and fast-paced format.

CTV Winnipeg was the first of six local CTV stations to launch its morning show in early October, followed by CTV stations in Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton. Vancouver

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11/21/11--02:23: NBC Nightly News Beats ABC World News by Over 1 Million Viewers (chan 1777039)

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams was America’s number one newscast for the week ending November 13, 2011, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

The NBC broadcast delivered an average of 9.384 million total viewers, +1,103,000 more than ABC "World News’" 8.281 million, and +2,909,000 million more than CBS "Evening News’” 6.475 million.

For the week, the NBC broadcast had its best total viewer delivery since the week of March 7, 2011 and best viewer advantage over ABC since the week of March 14, 2011. “Nightly” has topped “World

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11/21/11--02:25: Kevin Bell Appointed as General Manager of CTV Two Vancouver (chan 1777039)

Kevin Bell has been appointed to the role of General Manager, CTV Two Vancouver/Victoria and General Manager of Bell Media’s radio stations CFAX 1070 and 107.3 KOOL FM.

Bell adds these new duties to his existing role as General Sales Manager, Bell Media Radio, where he currently manages the sales force for radio stations CFAX 1070 and 107.3 KOOL FM, and General Sales Manager, CTV Two Vancouver/Victoria. Bell’s appointment is effective immediately.

“Kevin is a veteran in the radio and television industry,” said Gordon. “He is the perfect candidate to handle the dual

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11/21/11--02:27: Sky News to Air 'Pride of Australia' Ceremony November 22nd (chan 1777039)

Sky News is proud to announce it will broadcast the prideofaustralia™ National Medal Presentation at 10.00pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

prideofaustralia™ is a community initiative across News Limited’s network of daily and Sunday mastheads. Now in its seventh year, it recognises everyday Australians who do extraordinary things across ten categories: Outstanding Bravery, Community Spirit, Child of Courage, Environment, Inspiration, Young Leader, Care and Compassion, Courage, Fair Go and Heroism.

Sky News Director of News and Programs Ian Ferguson said: “We’re delighted to be playing a part in recognising these great Australians in

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11/21/11--02:30: George Watts Awarded Russian Order of Friendship (chan 1777039)

RT journalist George Watts has been awarded the Order of Friendship for his contribution to the development of journalism in Russia.

Born in Canada, George has spent over 50 years in journalism in Russia. He moved from Canada to the USSR with his parents and brother in 1952. Since then he spent many years as anchor, editor and translator for USSR state radio. George then became the "voice" of Russia Today, right from the channel launch in 2005. As a gifted simultaneous translator, George has relayed innumerable live TV broadcasts of some of the most important political and

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11/21/11--02:36: Meet the Press Holds Top Spot for Sunday 13th November (chan 1777039)

Meet the Press was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs program for the week ending November 13, 2011, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

"Meet the Press" has now placed first in total viewers for 507 of the past 517 weeks (when everyone is at full coverage).

The NBC program attracted 3.023 million total viewers, +3% (+95,000) more than second place CBS’ 2.928 million viewers, a +30% advantage (+705,000) over third place ABC’s 2.318 million viewers, and a +165% (+1,883,000) lead over FOX News Sunday's 1.140 million viewers.

“Meet the Press” delivered an additional

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