Media
As expected, the deal is worth "in excess" of £100 million and covers the Channel 4 News, News At Noon and More4 News bulletins.
It also provides for a number of new initiatives to "enhance" the existing news service: the C4 news website will be relaunched with more "in-depth" and interactive reports, an expanded reporter blogging service and more video; a new bureau will be opened in Beijing; and a video-based mobile service will be launched.
Director of television Kevin Lygo described the bulletins as the "public service cornerstone" of C4's schedule, adding that the new deal would place C4 News "at the forefront of [our] continuing push into new media".
More: Media, Broadcasting
More Media News
Satellite TV News
Sky marks Jubilee with Union Jack remoteSky and One For All create universal remote celebrating the landmark UK summer.
Cable News
Pirate Bay blockade begins with VirginBT, Sky, others to follow suit, but rights groups warn it won't tackle piracy.
Freeview News
Freeview+ made easier for blind peopleRNIB develops software to make it easier for blind people to use Freeview+.
Video on Demand
'World first' social VOD service launchesThe studio behind Plan B's iLL Manors offers VOD users rewards for sharing.
