July 29th 2004
By: Russ
Ofcom's Ben Willis, among others, will speak at the FCC's 'Global' roundtable discussion on IP-based services on Friday July 30th. You can watch this event live (or checkout an archived version after-the-fact) by clicking here.
July 29th 2004
By: ChrisH
Last week 'Community Radio' was officially recognised in law (via secondary legislation). Whilst this is undoubtedly a good thing - I'm one of those old romantics who actually still believes in 'media pluralism' - there will still be a certain amount of wrangling on the issues of a Community Media ...
July 29th 2004
By: ChrisH
As the Guardian (amongst others) has pointed out, the 2010 timetable for digital switch-over could be compromised by the BBC's more 'realistic' suggestion of 2012. Nevertheless it's instructive that Tessa Jowell's statement seemed more concerned with solidifying the idea of an orderly progression, than committing to any revision of the 2010 target. ...
July 28th 2004
By: Luke
Spectrum Trading Associates (STA), a joint venture has been set up by Peter Ramsdale and Ian Vance. STA provides a one-stop shop for help and information on the exciting new opportunities which are coming through the introduction of trading of the rights to use Radio Spectrum.
The company states,
"As ...
July 27th 2004
By: Luke
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Ofcom puts disabled in the picture
Guardian reports:
Seventy broadcasters will be forced to offer subtitles and audio description for disabled audiences at a combined cost of �37m a year under new rules being brought in by the media regulator Ofcom.
About 50 channels will be ...
July 20th 2004
By: Russ
Yesterday's Wall Street Journal (U.S. edition) has a lengthy treatment of the subject, identifying the key regulatory players and some recent studies. The particular focus of the article is whether 'hands-free' devices are safer than the use of mobile phones without such devices.
One thing's for sure: Driving whilst eating a ...
July 19th 2004
By: Luke
Ofcom today announced new draft rules on the television advertising of alcoholic drinks.
The draft rules were drawn up in response to views expressed by the drinks industry and by consumer groups that existing rules, inherited from the Independent Television Commission, were insufficiently focused with regard to:
Discouraging advertising likely to be ...
July 19th 2004
By: Luke
Scotsman.com Business - Technology - Let's talk about communication
The Scotsman interviewed Stephen Carter whilst he was attending the opening of Ofcom's Scottish regional office. It's the usual 'puff' piece set up by the press office.
Most interestingly the newspaper says, "Carter is responsible for regulating Britain�s communications, internet and broadcasting industries." ...
July 15th 2004
By: Paul
Yesterday Ofcom announced its new draft standards code for public consultation, with a view to its publication in its final form at the end of January 2005. The consultation covers a very wide area of harm, offence, privacy and fairness issues in its 146 pages, but I would like to ...
July 15th 2004
By: Luke
The Voice of the Listener and Viewer has posted its submission to Ofcom�s first phase consultation on public service broadcasting on its website.
It�s a strong submission, raising important issues, identifying flaws in Ofcom�s approach and research, and really adds something to the debate. VLV state, �Ofcom, despite it�s attempt ...
