The Festival


 
 
Channel of the Year Results
Created 29 Aug 2010

Channel 4 has been voted Terrestrial Channel of the Year. Julian Bellamy, Acting Chief Creative Officer, Channel 4 collected the award for Terrestrial Channel of the Year at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall.

 

MGEITF releases first iPhone App
Created 28 Aug 2010

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival today releases its first ever iPhone app designed to provide delegates with an interactive element to the must-attend annual event for the media and television industry.

 

Katie Price Announcement
Created 28 Aug 2010

Katie Price has pulled out of tomorrow's Edinburgh Television Festival appearance.

 

New Executive Chair Announced
Created 25 Aug 2010

The Festival today announced that ITV's Director of Entertainment and Comedy, Elaine Bedell, is to replace Tim Hincks, CEO of Endemol, as the Executive Chair of the Festival.

 

TV advertising packs greatest punch
Created 24 Aug 2010

Television was the most memorable type of advertising in 2010 and had the greatest impact according to a report to be published by Deloitte for MGEITF.

 

TV had significant impact on voting intentions
Created 24 Aug 2010

Television continued to dominate as a source of influence and information in this year’s election, despite 2010 being heralded by some as the first social media election in the UK.

 

Television and social media: friends forever?
Created 23 Aug 2010

The relationship between television and social media could become increasingly competitive, according to Deloitte.

 

Udderbelly soap sessions announced
Created 21 Jul 2010

Corrie & Eastenders public sessions announced for Udderbelly.

 

The Network at work applications
Created 19 Jul 2010

The first round of The Network at work applications is now closed.

 

Hunt, Climan and Meadows join 2010 line up
Created 19 Jul 2010

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival today announced the confirmed attendance of RT Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Sandy Climan, CEO of 3ality Digital, and acclaimed film maker Shane Meadows to the 35th anniversary, three day event.