As this publication prepares to swell the ranks of the politicians, regulators and television executives on vocational beaches and hills, it seems a good moment to take (brief) stock of the state of the industry.rnWith most first-half results from quoted companies in, it is clear that times are tough and that nearly everyone - BSkyB (as often) is the notable exception - is struggling to match their performance of a year ago.rnWhile for personal reasons we might count ourselves fortunate not to be on the guest list at Silvio Berlusconi's villa, we would nonetheless like to be a fly on the Italian leader's wall when matters concerning Mediaset and Rai are discussed.
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