BSkyB forced to sell portion of its ITV stake…
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Andy Burnham on internet regulation: what he really meant to say was…
On Friday, the Guardian told us 'Government to Tighten Up Web Controls'. An interesting nugget. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham looked like he was in way over his head with some of these attributed quotes:
"The time has come for perhaps a different approach to the internet," he said. "I want to ...
The Guardian’s Maggie Brown slams Ofcom over ITV cuts
In today's Media Guardian Maggie Brown writes 'Get Real Ofcom' and claims:
'Let's get real and say light touch regulation hasn't worked very well in the global banking system, and it does not seem to be working very well for viewers in key media sectors either.'
Brown is pretty exercised over the ...
Ofcom PSB review… the interesting nuggets
Wow -- it's a beast! I skimmed it this morning. Here's some random commentary and criticism of Ofcom’s latest PSB review document. All off the top of my head, so take it with a grain of salt:
Section 1.41:
‘In any model, we must be confident that recipients of public funding use ...
Ofcom Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) review released…
Ofcom released its PSB review Phase 2 document today (here). I thought Ofcom was going to improve the cover art? I suppose the cover needs to match the contents: If you are painting a picture of an industry in crisis, go with the plain cover. Credit crunch and all that.
I ...
Ofcom’s Ed Richards and the disgruntled citizen-consumer
I thought it was pretty amusing depressing to see Ed Richards' response to this one consumer's question about misleading broadband speed claims and poor service:
Qu: I live within easy walking distance of a BT exchange. I pay for BT Broadband. I do not expect to receive downloads at "up to 8meg". ...
Ofcom and the FSA: the view from Parliament
As many of you know, I am completing my PhD thesis on Ofcom and the notion of evidence-based policy making (EBPM) this autumn / winter. I thought I would begin to publicly share some of my findings and other observations (although by prior arrangement, my interview data will never be ...
Ofcom’s elusive definition of Broadband
Ed Richards is on the Telegraph website today, answering questions mainly about broadband. I put one in:
'Mr. Richards:
What is your overall view of the role of the EU and its policies that relate to broadband?
Do they hinder the UK from making certain important investment or regulatory choices that have been ...
Ofcom PSB review: 4Subsidy
Unsurprisingly, Channel 4 CEO Andy Duncan welcomes Ofcom's rejection of a BBC-only model of public service broadcasting. Good CEO's chase money. In this case, Duncan is chasing a prize equal to a multi-year smash hit television programme: State subsidy. Moral hazard alert!
I suppose all eyes will next turn to Andy Burnham. He ...
Friday fun: Ofcom - They will eat junk food…
Which? says the Ofcom junk food advertising rules are not working...
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November 20th 2008
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Ofcom: UK is a digital leader…
UPDATE: What a massive report. Some work... congratulations to the Ofcom team that created it! I did notice, however, that the report was prepared before the dramatic fall of the pound. I wonder how using today's currency exchange rates would change some of the findings on comparative pricing...?
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November 19th 2008
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Ofcom on audience complaints
Ofcom seem to be encouraging complaints lately:
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Audience complaints
Viewers and listeners in the UK have long enjoyed a rich heritage of broadcasting and quality programming.
But sometimes you may see something on TV – or hear a programme on radio – which you find offensive or think is harmful.
Every time Ofcom receives ...
November 17th 2008
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Ofcom consumer panel get a new name
The Ofcom Consumer Panel, and independent panel that was created to advise Ofcom on the consumer interest in the communications markets has today rebranded as the Communications Consumer Panel. The new name, which will see no change in in the panel's relationship with Ofcom, is aimed at emphasising the panel's ...
November 17th 2008
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Political advertising: the audacity of Ofcom…
Happy Monday, folks... I haven't been up this early since 2006...
From Ofcom's webpage main feature:
Yes you can
The recent victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential elections underlines how improved media literacy can play a major role in shaping and changing society.
His election campaign relied heavily on the internet – ...
November 12th 2008
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Competition law expert opposes Ofcom Pay TV approach
Ofcom's Pay TV consultation continues to run until 9 December 2008. As of this date, Ofcom has not published any of the responses to the consultation, but OfcomWatch received an interesting one yesterday. Pablo Ibanez, a researcher at the EUI, submitted his response to Ofcom last week. A copy is ...
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