Essex TV
Essex TV | |
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Launched | 28 April 2016 |
Owned by | (B.E Group) |
Slogan | Bringing Essex Together |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Website |
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Essex TV |
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Essex TV is a British IPTV channel in Essex, England, which launched at 9:30am on 28 April 2016.[1] The channel transmits local news, current affairs, sports, arts, events and entertainment.[2]
The channel is set to move onto Sky in early 2018 under a reported £1.2million re-launch budget, an EPG slot has been purchased to this end.[3]
History
Essex TV is owned by Viktor Tokarev, Matthew C. Martino and consortium B.E Group.[4]
Their senior management team consists of Mark Watson-Gandy who is the current Chairman and Tim Tiernan the current Chief Executive.[5] Other current company directors include Alin Stacescu (Creative Director), James Hedley (Chief Technical Officer) and Matteo Zambelli (Company Director).[6]
On 27 December 2016, an article on World News Network reported that the channel was up for sale, reportedly having being valued for £675,000.[7] On 6 February 2017 an article in Harlow Star stated that the company had reported losses of £20,000 for their first year of operating, critics later added that the loss led to meltdown of takeover talks from a prospective buyer.[8]
Programmes
In the run up to the 2016 UK EU referendum. Essex TV produced a documentary named Is Essex IN or OUT released on 20 June, featuring Boris Johnson, local public figures and various members of the public from Essex.[9]
In July 2016, it was revealed that Essex TV had become the first media organization to be granted permission to film King Kigeli V of Rwanda during a UK visit as part of a documentary that was being produced about his life by the channel.[10][11]
On 15 August 2016, the Essex County Standard reported that the channel had commissioned a show hosted by former X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie dubbed Stevi Ritchie Takes On Essex.[12]
Since the channel first launched, Essex TV has commissioned and shown a wide variety of shows which include Loose Lads,[13] Up North,[14] iCar Review and Stagey Live.
In December 2016, it was announced that the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, John Petre would deliver a Christmas message for the people of Essex. The message was initially broadcast on Christmas Eve.[15]
Other ventures
Essex Magazine
On 27 October 2016, Essex TV announced the launch of Essex Magazine, a tabloid print publication which is a part-owned subsidiary, Essex Magazine adopted similar branding with Essex TV.[16]
On 15 March 2017 Essex Magazine became the subject of a global breaking story after The Sun reported that Ed Sheeran's cousin had been probed by the police for threatening behavior towards magazine staff and managing editor Lorna Onabanjo.[17][18]
EssexTV Awards
The EssexTV Awards were launched in January 2017 with a view of celebrating the success of individuals, businesses and charities in Essex.[8][19]
References
- ↑ "New channel dubbed Essex TV starts filming". Essex Chronicle. 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "Essex TV to be recorded in Chelmsford". Essex Chronicle. 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ Great Baddow: Essex TV starts filming in Great Baddow Accessed on 9/6/2016
- ↑ Balls, Sam (2016-03-27). "Filming begins for TV channel based in Essex". Harlow Star. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/board/ Accessed on 12/9/2016
- ↑ http://www.screenscene.co.uk/news/tv-news/2016/03/16/local-tv-channel-essex-launch-april/ Accessed on 9/6/2016
- ↑ https://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/27/The_digital_boom_British_digital_channel_EssexTV_valued_at_6_u/ Accessed on 29/12/2016
- 1 2 Mata, Will (2017-02-16). "Harlow entrepreneur speaks on Essex TV's future after £20,000 loss". Harlow Star. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
- ↑ http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/news/14544153.TV_station_makes_show_on_EU_referendum/, TV station makes show on EU referendum Accessed on 10/7/2016
- ↑ "Essex TV get royal nod for documentary". Essex Lowdown. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ↑ http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/home/post_people_essex_tv_lad_from_dagenham_let_loose_with_own_show_1_4609123 Accessed on 10/07/2016
- ↑ Brading, Wendy (15 August 2016). "He's back: X Factor star Stevi set to return to our screens in new show about Essex". Essex County Standard. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ Cruse, Ellena. "Romford male chat show will use ‘banter’ to tackle issues". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ "“Making films has now become my passion” admits Steve Call in exclusive interview – Essex Mag". www.essexmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/14962712.TV_channel_appeals_for_festive_messages_from_Essex_businesses_and_residents/ Accessed on 29/12/2016
- ↑ "Essex Mag - Essex-TV". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ Pattison, Rob (2017-03-14). "Ed Sheeran's rapper cousin probed by cops over ‘threats to reviewers’ after being compared to ‘itch you can’t shake off’". The Sun. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
- ↑ "Police investigate Ed Sheeran's rapper cousin over alleged threats". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ "EssexTV Awards". EssexTV. 2017-01-29. Retrieved 2017-03-21.