Media

Internet firm investigated over army sex claims
The Indian government is investigating the head of an internet media company whose journalists allegedly filmed army officers having sex with prostitutes.
13:32 Friday 24th August 2001

Bangalore set for IT daily
An Indian firm is claiming a world first with the debut publication of a daily newspaper dedicated to information technology.
09:50 Monday 20th August 2001

LWT fined £100,000 over cash for coverage
London Weekend Television has been fined £100,000 after a cash for coverage affair in which nightclubs offered to pay to be included in a youth show.
16:33 Friday 27th July 2001

Sky and Later magazines to close
Sky and Later magazines have folded.
16:49 Tuesday 5th June 2001

Analysts fear profit warning by Capital Radio
Analysts fear Capital Radio may issue a profit warning along with its interim results.
17:55 Wednesday 16th May 2001

Arena Leisure consortium close to horse racing deal
Go Racing, the consortium set up by Channel 4, Sky and Arena Leisure, says it is close to acquiring all media and related rights for British horse racing.
16:31 Friday 4th May 2001

Russian Playboy editor shot
The editor of the Russian Playboy magazine has been shot and wounded by an unknown gunman.
11:11 Thursday 15th March 2001

New media share-tipping law under fire
Legislation to ensure journalists declare their interest in any shares they tip has been described as completely unworkable.
16:23 Wednesday 28th February 2001

Media commission blocks radio takeover bid
A IR£31.5 million takeover bid by Ulster Television for three commercial radio stations in Cork has been blocked.
16:57 Monday 29th January 2001

NBC may make 10% of staff redundant
US broadcaster NBC is to lay off up to one in 10 of its workforce, according to reports.
17:11 Friday 12th January 2001

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