Originally Posted by naeskydish (Post 34949716)

So although there may be reasons to be pleased about today’s announcement over the ITV shares, it seems to me that companies like Rupert Murdoch’s empire which is not shy at influencing public opinion and a political think giant Bertelsmann AG getting together in business, even in a relatively small way, may eventually be a reason for concern for all free thinkers. I don’t trust them.

Originally Posted by naeskydish (Post 34949716)

The channel 4 link gives further information


I wasn’t aware of RTL’s ownership of channel 5 , so I tried to see if there was some connection between RTL and SKY but there was nothing that jumped out other than RTL showing some SKY channels. However the owner of RTL, Bertelsmann AG itself has got it’s it’s fingers in a few pies not including music or publishing;

Originally Posted by naeskydish (Post 34949968)

Sorry, I'll remember that If I post again.

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34960486)

After kicking and screaming a bit more, Sky has capitulated. I bet wee Jamsey gets grounded by his dad tonight.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...skyb-itv-stake

:D

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34960486)

After kicking and screaming a bit more, Sky has capitulated. I bet wee Jamsey gets grounded by his dad tonight.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...skyb-itv-stake

:D

Originally Posted by Toto (Post 34960511)

Haha, their probably holding on to the other 10% in the hope that ITV shares go up. Lets hope James holds his breath. ;)

Originally Posted by Broadbandings (Post 34960514)

Not at all, mission accomplished.

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34960519)

I'm not convinced doing it at a cost of more than £330 million was in the gameplan.

And it seems Murdoch Jr. has already been sent to bed without any supper, I hadn't realised he's no longer the CEO but has been kicked upstairs as chairman where he can't do any real damage.