In Spain, the government introduced regulations on 31 January that block the sale of decoders for Canal Satellite Digital’s (CSD) first broadcasts in the country. The government argues that there must be a standardisation of the decoding device, otherwise CSD would be able to establish a monopoly over the Spanish market. CSD is owned by… Continue reading ES: Government Blocks Digital System
The Commission held a hearing on the protection of minors and human dignity in information and audiovisual services on 4 February in Brussels. This followed the publication last year of its Green Paper on the same subject and its Communication on illegal and harmful content on the internet. The main issues for discussion included the… Continue reading EU: Protection Of Minors And Human Dignity
The Independent Television Commission – which regulates commercial television broadcasters in Britain – has amended its Code of Advertising Standards and Practice. Rule 5 – the main purpose of which is to ensure that viewers are clearly aware of distinctions between programmes and advertising, and between advertisements and sponsorship credits – has been amended thus:… Continue reading UK: ITC Amends Advertising Codes
Premier League football teams have an increasing amount of money to play around with thanks to the huge sums being paid for television rights. Over the last ten years, television income has risen from £5 million to £243 million per season. The following table illustrates how the millions are divided among the clubs. TV Appearances… Continue reading Television Payments To The FA Premier League
A new upmarket monthly for 16-24 year-old women is being planned by Attic Futura and North South. The magazine, dubbed Spice, is due to launch on 7 April and has a target circulation of 230,000 for the launch issue. It will focus less on sex and more on humour, fashion, health and beauty.Billed as an… Continue reading New Attic Futura Title Planned
For the next three weeks the Mail On Sunday package will include a 32-page health and fitness magazine. The 21 day Energy Plan will be supported by a TV campaign.Meanwhile, Sunday Mirror, is rumoured to be considering a redesign following Piers Morgan’s revamp of the daily paper.Mirror Group: 0171 293 3000Mail on Sunday: 0171 938… Continue reading New Section For Mail On Sunday
The Broadcasters Audience Research Board has chosen a research method for measuring Channel 5 audience figures. However, ITV is not happy with the method being proposed. The separate ITV sales houses are worried that it will fail to provide an accurate reflection of viewing in each area and each type of audience, for example 16-34… Continue reading ITV Express Concern To BARB
TMD Carat has confirmed that it is to merge with YMG Carat after parent company Carat UK decided that the two operations would perform better as a single outfit.YMG’s billings will add around £35 million to TMD’s £440 million, though there is concern that there will be some conflict between clients. Associated Newspapers’ Evening Standard,… Continue reading Carat Media Outfits Merge
Two agencies dominated this year’s Regional Press Advertising Awards ceremony; CIA Medianetwork and Duckworth Finn Grubb Water were the judges’ favourites. The two agencies picked up three gold awards for their joint-work on Daewoo. The car company’s advertising campaign took awards for Campaign of the Year, Best Use of the Regional Press by a new… Continue reading The Regional Press Advertising Awards
Associated Newspapers’ ad directory is now up and running. The directory, which is run by Associated Electronic Publishing, aims to make advertising on the Net more effective. It is also intended to make it easier for users to find British sites. Advertisers already signed up include Microsoft and British Telecom. Software has been designed to… Continue reading Associated Expand On-Line Business
