The Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) has produced a draft of its new Code on Fairness and Privacy. The Broadcasting Act 1996 required the newly-formed BSC to produce the codes of conduct which have been constructed in consultation with over 200 interested parties. The code is a statutory requirement for broadcasters.Copies of the code will be… Continue reading Fairness And Privacy Codes
The Internet recently faced what was perhaps its biggest test to date. The world logged on in anticipation of Judge Hiller Zobel’s announcement of the fate of Louise Woodward. His decision was to be posted first on the Internet and disseminated from there. In theory then, anyone in the world was allowed access to the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 21/11/97
In the UK Parliament it has been decided that the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (comprising MPs from all parties) will conduct a inquiry into audio-visual communications and the regulation of broadcasting, in the light of the convergence between broadcasting, telecommunications and computer technologies. The inquiry will not examine in detail the operation of current… Continue reading UK: Inquiry Into Convergence Regulation
Associated New Media, part of Associated Newspapers, will be launching an online guide to London which will draw on the resources of the Evening Standard .The site, called ThisisLondon.com, will be supported by advertising and targeted at residents, tourists and business visitors.It is expected to launch at the end of November or beginning of December… Continue reading Associated To Launch London Guide
Under the co-decision procedure, the Conciliation Committee of representatives of the Council and the European Parliament has reached agreement on the Directive concerning common rules for the development of the internal market of Community postal services and the improvement of quality of service. The Directive creates a common internal market in the postal sector and… Continue reading EU: Agreement on Postal Services
IPC has today announced that it has acquired Women & Golf magazine from In Focus Publishing.The monthly title was launched in 1991 and its co-founder, Jane Carter, will transfer to IPC with the magazine as editor. Ad sales for Women & Golf will be handled by the existing Golf Monthly team, under ad manager Phil… Continue reading IPC Acquires Golf Title
The Redan Company is launching the first official licenced Tamagotchi magazine on 4 December.Aimed at a core audience of 5-10 year olds, it will contain stories and activities about Tamagotchis with advice on caring for both virtual and real pets, plus tips, a Tamagotchi progress log book and TamAstronomy.The monthly title will have a cover-price… Continue reading Tamagotchi Magazine To Launch
The ITC has published the public responses it received on its draft proposals for the procedure and methodology of renewing ITV channel licences. The Commission received correspondence from 13 respondents all of which are available for inspection at the ITC Library, 33 Foley Street, London, W1P 7LB. The ITC’s regional offices are also holding copies… Continue reading Responses To ITV Licence Renewals
Monday EMAP’s interim results are released. NRS full audience breakdowns for October 96-September 97 are released.Thursday Sleaze Nation magazine launches as a paid-for title. Granada Group release full-year financial resultsAlso this week: October TV revenue is expected to be available this week and a Web Round-Up will also appear on Newsline. Website of the Week… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Mirror Group has won approval from Midland Independent Newspapers’ investors to take over the regional newspaper publisher.The deal was cleared by the Department for Trade and Industry last month (subscribers see MIN/Mirror Deal Gets Go Ahead) and approval from MIN’s shareholders was the last hurdle to be cleared in the takeover process.Mirror Group: 0171 293… Continue reading Mirror Group Takes Over MIN
