It is fair to say, I think, that the main concern sparked by Capital’s takeover bid for Xfm (see Capital’s Xfm Move Dependent On Watchdogs) is that the indie station will be amalgamated into the same commercial format which can be heard on any local commercial radio station throughout the country. In a recent article… Continue reading Interview – Richard Park, Group Director Of Programmes, Capital Radio
The Independent Television Commission has revealed that ad revenues have increased sharply for satellite and cable channels. For all broadcasters, advertising remains the biggest source of income, accounting for 50% of the total commercial revenue.
ITV2’s director of programmes Brian Barwick today unveiled details of ITV2, the digital terrestrial channel to be launched at the end of later this year.Speaking at a presentation to ITV companies and independent producers, Barwick said: “ITV2 will not be a niche channel, but will be aimed at a younger, more diverse audience than ITV… Continue reading ITV Unveils Digital Details
This week the European Parliament (EP) is due to vote (in its May Plenary Session meeting in Strasbourg) on the Council Common Position banning tobacco advertising in the EU. Christian Cabrol (F, UFE), the Rapporteur, is expected to recommend approval without amendment, despite the claim by the EP’s Legal Affairs Committee that the legal basis… Continue reading EU: Parliament votes on Directive
Trade and industry secretary Margaret Beckett yesterday made moves to prevent a potential rebellion over the extent of restrictions to predatory pricing. She claimed that the new Competition Bill will tighten the law against predatory pricing and will introduce European jurisprudence in the form of Clause 60.The Bill promises that any companies which find themselves… Continue reading Beckett Reassures Of Tighter Restrictions To Predatory Pricing
The ICC secretariat has circulated a discussion note on the future of its International Council on Marketing Practice (ICMP), and requests comments from ICC national committees by 8 June 1998. Set up 20 years ago, the ICMP has rarely been used, and the aim is to stimulate a discussion about whether and how to make… Continue reading EU: ICC considers marketing control body
Sponsorship of sporting events in Canada is now in a state of crisis, according to event organisers, as a result of the government restrictions on tobacco sponsorship which took effect on 1 October 1997.
The Council have adopted a Common Position on the proposal for a directive on consumer guarantees. The directive aims to ensure that consumers have uniform protection throughout the EU when purchasing goods. The legal guarantee period of two years for consumer goods, will apply both to new and secondhand goods, although in the case of… Continue reading EU: Agreement on consumer guarantees
The MEP Erika Mann (D, EPP), reporting for the Economic Committee on a Commission study on the electronic communications and teleshopping industry, will this week call on the EP to adopt measures allowing electronic trade to be regulated at an international level, through the World Trade Organisation, and for the Commission to investigate whether it… Continue reading EU: Teleshopping and electronics
Internet Service Provider UK Online has announced the relaunch of its award-winning web site. To be found at http://www.ukonline.co.uk, the completely revamped site provides a central resource for internet users looking for information about Britain and combines this with other interactive services.UK Online’s business development manager, Matt Kelland, said: “We have been working closely with… Continue reading UK Online Website Gets Revamp
