Chrysalis sell radio business
The Chrysalis Group has sold its radio business, including Heart, Galaxy and LBC, to Global Radio for £170 million, a company headed by Charles Allen.…
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ITV gets graded: Michael Grade hired as chairman after NTL and BSkyB stake
A review of ITV's 2006: chief Charles Allen left, NTL's takeover approach was rebuffed after BSkyB bought 17.9%, and Michael Grade was appointed chairman.…
ITV steal BBC's top man
Michael Grade is leaving his role as BBC chairman to become ITV's new chairman, replacing Charles Allen, from 1 January 2007.…
ITV boss resigns
ITV boss Charles Allen has announced his resignation, effective 1 October, with Finance Director John Cresswell stepping in until a successor is found.…
ITV boss negotiating departure
ITV boss Charles Allen is reportedly negotiating his departure, with the board wanting him to stay until a successor is found.…
Speculation about the future of ITV boss
The Sunday Times reports investors are concerned ITV failed to use the World Cup to boost audience share and that boss Charles Allen will depart next month.…
ITV say licence fee rises not justified
ITV has published a report arguing the BBC's request for a 2.3% licence fee rise above inflation is not justified, and that it would hit low-income households.…
Government keeps BBC licence fee in White Paper
The government's White Paper keeps the BBC licence fee until at least 2016 and proposes a new trust to replace the governors, plus six additional public service aims.…
OfCom and ITV chief contribute to BBC Charter debate
Ofcom wants the BBC charter to include cross-promotion rules, while ITV's Charles Allen calls the BBC's proposed licence fee increase ridiculous.…
ITV enters content deal with 3
ITV has signed a twelve-month content deal with mobile network 3, offering clips from Emmerdale, Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity to its 3.2 million customers.…
Lords say ITV and BBC should collaborate
A Lords committee recommends the BBC and ITV work together on a shared Manchester broadcasting hub rather than fund it through a licence fee increase.…
Turn down second 3i offer for Virgin Radio
Scottish Media Group has rejected a second takeover bid for Virgin Radio from an equity group led by Lord Alli, backed by 3i.…