The European Commission has formally denied media reports that it intends to propose banning alcohol advertising in the EU.An EC spokesman commented: “There has never been any discussion or a proposal by the Commission aimed at prohibiting alcohol advertising and sponsorships. These reports are unfounded.”Meanwhile, the French government has acknowledged that it is seeking to… Continue reading Commission Denies Ban Extension
Well, it had to happen at some point. The Vicar Of Dibley is losing the plot in its penultimate episode and gives us the clear reasons why it can only stretch to four episodes. As usual the supporting cast kept it watchable, and just about funny, but the Vicar herself really does need some sort… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 18/01/98
Netscape Communications has reported a larger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter of 1997 due to restructuring charges and strong competition.Losses hit $88.3 million compared to profits of $8.2m in the last quarter of 1996. Revenue however increased from $115.2m to $125.3m.Increased competition from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer hit the browser manufacturer particularly hard.http://home.netscape.com/
SN Wales, part of Southern Newspapers’ Welsh and Western Region, has announced several changes in its management structure, with three editors becoming publishers of their respective titles.Gerry Keighley becomes publisher of the South Wales Argus and News & Weekly Argus, David Evans has been a appointed publisher of the Eastern Telegraph and Cardigan and Tivy-Side… Continue reading Southern Newspapers Editors Become Publisher
The Confederation of European Paper Industries is organising an ad hoc meeting to consider the possibility of adopting a European Environmental Agreement on the use of graphic paper by the industries involved at all stages of the European paper chain. The project comes in the wake of the EC Communication of last year advising the… Continue reading EU: Paper Chain Responsibilities
The Radio Advertising Bureau has launched its second Insight publication, which covers listening in the workplace.The booklet, which uses analysis of RAJAR alongside original research, looks in detail at listening in the workplace, which accounts for a a sixth of all listening hours. It draws attention to the fact that more than ten and a… Continue reading RAB Launches Second Insight Publication
The Advertising Association is organizing a meeting on 10 February between representatives of trade groups in the advertising and media sectors and the EC and UK government officials, in order to consider the current attitudes and future plans of the EC for car advertising. EC officials have suggested that various car advertisements in the UK… Continue reading UK: Meeting On Car Advertising
A new and revised edition of the Hungarian Code of Advertising Ethics has been published. The code is available from the Hungarian Advertising Association in Budapest, telephone 00 361 322 0640.
The EP Environment Committee adopted on 21 January a report on the Commission’s proposals on sales guarantees for consumer goods. This proposes extending all guarantees for major items to two years. If adopted by the full Parliament, this proposal for a directive could cover purchases for all new and used consumer goods.
A new draft text setting out the Council’s Common Position on the EU tobacco advertising ban has emerged: the new text goes some way to clarifying the previously elusive provisions. It is understood that the new text will be considered at the next available Council meeting, and may be adopted in the next few weeks.
