Company:Essex TV
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| Essex TV | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 28 April 2016 |
| Owned by | Alin Stacescu & Viktor Tokarev |
| Slogan | Bringing Essex Together |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| Streaming media | |
| Essex TV | www |
Essex TV is a British Internet Protocol television channel based in Essex, England.[1]
History
Essex TV launched at 9:30am on 28 April 2016.[1]
Essex TV is owned by Viktor Tokarev, Tim Tiernan and Alin Stacescu.[2] [3]
Their senior management team consists of CEO Tim Tiernan, Alin Stacescu (Creative Director) and James Hedley (Chief Technical Officer).[4][5]
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.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8]
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.[9][10]
In 2016, the channel commissioned a show hosted by former X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie dubbed Stevi Ritchie Takes On Essex.[11]
The channel has commissioned a number of shows such as Loose Lads,[12] Up North,[13] 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.[14]
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.[15]
EssexTV Awards
The EssexTV Awards were launched in January 2017 with a view of celebrating the success of individuals, businesses and charities in Essex. [16][17]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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. http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/Filming-begins-TV-channel-based-Essex-launched/story-28986379-detail/story.html. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/matthew-martino-and-essextv-part-ways/
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Mata, Will (2017-02-16). "Harlow entrepreneur speaks on Essex TV's future after £20,000 loss". Harlow Star. http://www.essexlive.news/harlow-entrepreneur-speaks-on-essex-tv-future-after-20-000-loss/story-30115598-detail/story.html. 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. http://www.essexlowdown.co.uk/essex-tv-get-royal-nod-documentary/. Retrieved 2016-07-09.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ 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. http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14679817.He_s_back__X_Factor_star_Stevi_set_to_return_to_our_screens_in_new_show_about_Essex/. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ Cruse, Ellena. "Romford male chat show will use ‘banter’ to tackle issues". http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/romford_male_chat_show_will_use_banter_to_tackle_issues_1_4715617. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ ""Making films has now become my passion" admits Steve Call in exclusive interview – Essex Mag". http://www.essexmagazine.co.uk/2016/11/making-films-now-become-passion-admits-steve-call-exclusive-interview/. 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". https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/essex-mag/. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ "EssexTV Awards". EssexTV. 2017-01-29. https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/awards/. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ↑ "Essex TV Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals". December 3, 2017. https://london-post.co.uk/essex-tv-awards-red-carpet-arrivals/.
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