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Emap and Channel 4's music TV joint venture is to examine the possibility of launching video on demand through Freeview, according to one of the guiding forces behind the deal.

Emap last week sold 50% of its music TV business Box Television Limited to Channel 4, just days before unveiling it was undertaking a review of its structure and assets, which could result in some or all of its businesses being demerged or sold. The TV deal covers the stations The Hits, The Box, Smash Hits, Kerrang!, Q, Kiss and Magic.

Under the #28m agreement, Emap and Channel 4 will look to exploit new digital growth opportunities, including video on demand, in addition to traditional broadcast revenue streams.

Emap Consumer Media and Emap Performance managing director Dharmash Mistry says combining with a partner such as Channel 4 will offer opportunities for cross-promotion and new content, which will ultimately create a more successful business.

"We will probably enrich existing channels and launch new ones and accelerate the shift to VOD," Mistry says. "Where is there space for new music ...

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