The Council working group on consumer affairs has been unable to reach a conclusion on the draft Council resolution on the consumer in the information society, and discussions will continue this week in COREPER. Most MS still appear to favour a text that includes a clear statement that “consumers should be able to rely, in… Continue reading EU: Council Resolution discussions continue
The European Commission has now published its draft directive on e-commerce. The proposal aims to eliminate legal obstacles to the on-line provision of services, and builds upon the Commission’s 1997 Communication on electronic commerce (“A European initiative on electronic commerce” COM(97)157 final, 16.4.97). However, Consumer Affairs Commissioner Emma Bonino and her single market counterpart Mario… Continue reading EU: E-commerce proposals circulated
The latest NRS figures for national newspapers show that, similar to results for August of this year, The Mirror was the only title to see an increase in its readership, which rose 2%.The Guardian suffered the biggest loss in terms of proportion of readership, with its figure falling a huge 20.8%, an actual loss of… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS – September 1998
Express Newspapers has had to pay libel damages to the actors Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, after printing an article in The Express On Sunday in October 1997 which the High Court in London yesterday ruled was ‘highly offensive’.In the article in question, the paper made the following allegations: that the marriage of Cruise and… Continue reading Express Newspapers Pay Damages To Cruise And Kidman
The WHO European Region’s draft second European Alcohol Action Plan, containing recommendations for media bans on alcohol advertising, is due to be discussed by WHO member state representatives (Health Ministers) at the WHO Conference in Madrid on 15-17 October 1998. The draft Action Plan states that “restrictions on advertisements lead to reduced alcohol consumption and… Continue reading EU: WHO Action Plan
Following the appeal by four tobacco companies against the phased banning of all advertising of tobacco and tobacco products within the EU between 2001 and 2006, the EC has complained about the motivations of those against the tobacco ban. In a statement to the press, a spokesman for the Commissioner responsible for public health, Padraig… Continue reading EU: EC complains about industry appeal
During an Internal Market Council meeting at the end of September, MS have expressed concerns over a recent ECJ ruling on parallel imports and trade mark laws. Following calls from Sweden, EC Ministers may consider the need to amend EU trademark legislation to make it easier for consumers to understand. Concerns were initially raised following… Continue reading EU: Council concerned about ECJ Ruling
The Independent Television Commission yesterday brought its consultation period over the issue on whether to allow ITV to axe its News At Ten bulletin to a close (see Newsline).The ITC received approximately 1700 submissions from the public and industry bodies, and will announce its decision soon after 19 November. It also commissioned an opinion poll,… Continue reading ITC Closes Consultation Period On News At Ten
Consumer brands are catching up with computing and financial services in the amount of online advertising they use, and more advertisers are online now than ever before. These are the findings of a recent survey carried out by Fletcher Research called The UK Banners Survey.Computing companies were considered the traditional group which used online services… Continue reading Fletcher Shows Increase In Online Advertising
BSkyB has appointed its first media controller in the form of Anna Gustavson. The move comes as the broadcaster’s advertising activities accelerate in the run-up to Christmas.Formerly a senior media planner at BMP Optimum, Gustavson will now be responsible for the strategic media planning for Sky’s recently launched digital service.BSkyB: 0171 705 3200
