The Radio Authority is advertising a new regional Independent Local Radio licence for the North-West of England, covering most of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and south and central Lancashire. The FM licence covers around 4.3 million adults. This is the second North-West regional licence for this area, the first was awarded to Jazz 100.4 FM, which… Continue reading New ILR For Manchester
The Radio Authority has published a consultative document on the minimum capacity which should be utilised by particular programme formats on the new digital multiplexes. This is necessary to ensure that appropriate technical quality is maintained.The outcome of the consultation will be of great significance to those applying for digital radio multiplex licences as it… Continue reading The Future Of Radio
Among the numerous proposed amendments of the EU Treaty to be considered at the European Summit in Amsterdam in June is one to exempt public broadcasters (radio and television) from EU rules on state aid. In April, the Council of Cultural Ministers agreed to add an Annex to the EU Treaty, exempting MS from Treaty… Continue reading EU: Exemption for public broadcasters
After years of argument between the European Parliament and Council over the proposed Directive relating to the price indication of products, a Conciliation Committee between the two bodies has been set up to resolve differences over the draft. The draft Directive would impose an obligation on retailers to include labels on most products indicating both… Continue reading Eu: Dual-Price Labelling Directive
Mike Moore – Mississippi Attorney General – has stated that negotiators in tobacco settlement talks had reached agreement on a list of public health objectives but that no pact is expected quickly. If there was no progress, Moore said he would prepare the first state case scheduled for trial against the tobacco industry seeking billions… Continue reading US: States Negotiate Restrictions
It is reported that the ITC could announce the winners of the digital terrestrial licences later this week. There is also speculation that the licences could be split between the two main rivals, the British Digital Broadcasting Consortium and Digital Television Network Ltd.The ITC, however, has refused to confirm or deny either of these rumours.
MondayEMAP releases its results, these will be available on Newsline later on today.WednesdayWeb-site of the week, will be The Network’s Green Blob site.FridayWeb-round up will appear on Newsline.
The conciliation procedure on comparative advertising will begin on 25 June. There are rumours that the contentious issue of exemptions for the professional services has been agreed as a compromise.
ITV sales houses Carlton, Laser and TSMS have joined forces with Cable & Wireless Communications to launch a call handling service for TV advertisers. Call ITV aims to create a single number from which viewers will be able to buy products, gain information and receive brochures from a number of advertisers.The move was prompted by… Continue reading ITV To Launch Call Handling Service
The US Government has accused the tobacco manufacturer RJ Reynolds (part of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corporation) of using its advertising brand character Joe Camel to illegally promote “addictive and dangerous” cigarettes to children and adolescents.The Federal Trade Commission voted on 28 May to bring RJ Reynolds before an administrative law judge, in order to prevent… Continue reading US: Government Accuses RJ Reynolds
