Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes radio update for September

Ofcom has today published its radio update for September:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/rbupdates/update0907/

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom fines GMTV £2million for misconduct in viewer competitions

Ofcom has today fined GMTV £2,000,000 for misconduct in viewer competitions between August 2003 and February 2007. This is the largest financial penalty to be imposed against a broadcaster by Ofcom.

 

GMTV was found in breach of the following rules:

• Rule 2.11 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, which came into effect on 25 July 2005,  "Competitions should be conducted fairly…"; and
• Rule 8.2(b) of the ITC (Independent Television Commission) Code 2002 "Use of Premium Rate Telephone Services in Programmes: The licensee must retain control of and responsibility for the service arrangements....".

In particular, Ofcom's investigation found the following types of misconduct in GMTV competitions:

• Early selection - picking competition finalists before lines had closed. This meant that substantial numbers of viewers who entered the competition stood no chance of being entered into the competition;
• 15/5 method - selecting 15 competition finalists between 06.00 - 08.30 and the remaining five at 09.00 after the lines had closed. Viewers calling between 08.30 - 09.00 therefore had significantly less chance of being selected as a finalist than those who entered before 08.30; and
• Final Five - selecting the final five competition finalists before the lines had closed.

Ofcom has also directed GMTV to broadcast a summary of Ofcom's finding on three separate occasions.

 

The full Adjudication is available at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/ocsc_adjud/gmtv.pdf

 

This is one of a number of current Ofcom investigations into individual programmes in the area of Participation TV. These are being dealt with on a case-by-case basis, Ofcom will be concluding these investigations over the next few months.

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Review of Rules on the Amount and Distribution of Advertising

Ofcom today announced a review of rules governing the amount and scheduling of television advertising. The Review, which follows planned changes to European legislation allowing a more liberal approach to advertising regulation across Europe, will look both at the the frequency and volume of advertising on British commercial television.

 

Ofcom aims to reach decisions on advertising scheduling in time to allow any changes to come into effect on or before 1 January 2009. As regards the rules on the amount of advertising, Ofcom intends to conclude this process in time to allow any changes to be implemented from 1 January 2010.

 

More information can be found at : http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/marketreviews/rada/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 93

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 93.
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb93/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes Digital Television Progress Report for Q2 2007

Ofcom today published its Communications Market: Digital Television Progress Report for the second quarter of 2007 (April-June).

 

The full report is available at:  

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/dtv/dtv_2007_q2/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom briefing for media sector analyst

Ofcom is this morning hosting a briefing for media sector analysts to address current and future regulatory issues in the UK broadcasting sector. 

 

This is the first in a series of quarterly briefings. We aim to hold two per year on regulatory media sector issues, and a further two which will concentrate on the telcoms sector.

 

The briefing takes place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The session is now fully subscribed, however, the presentations will be available to download shortly before the start and the full session will be live webcast at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/speeches/2007/09/briefing

 

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Ofcom Update: Public Value Test into proposed Gaelic Digital Service - statement from the BBC Trust and Ofcom

The Public Value Test Joint Steering Group, comprising representatives of the BBC Trust and Ofcom, has decided to extend the Market Impact Assessment (MIA) into the proposal by the BBC and the Gaelic Media Service for a Gaelic Digital Service following a request from Ofcom.

Ofcom had proposed to complete the MIA in less than the standard three month timeframe.  However, a range of issues were raised by stakeholders that require further investigation and clarification. The MIA will still be submitted to the Trust by Ofcom within the standard three month period allowed for in the BBC’s Charter and Agreement. The BBC Trust will also use the time to consider further the level of public value offered by the proposal.

As a result of the extended MIA, the overall Public Value Test (PVT) timetable is likely to change. Subject to ratification by the Trust a revised timetable will be published.

The PVT will still be completed within the six months stipulated by the Charter and Agreement.

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom says BBC's High Definition channel unlikely to have significant negative market impacts

Ofcom today published its Market Impact Assessment (MIA) which examines the BBC’s plans to introduce a new High Definition channel.

 

It finds that the BBC's plans to introduce a new mixed genre digital TV channel in High Definition format is unlikely to have significant negative market impacts.  It is likely to deliver consumer benefit through increased take-up of HD which is likely to spread across all the major TV platforms including digital terrestrial television, satellite and cable.  However, the MIA made a few recommendations relating to certain aspects of the channel.

 

Ofcom has submitted its conclusions to the BBC Trust to be taken into account alongside the Public Value Assessment (PVA). 

 

The document can be found at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/bbcmias/bbc_hdtv/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes reasons for the award of four new community radio licences

Ofcom has today published a statement setting out the reasons for the award of four new community radio licences in September.
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/awards/sept07/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes reasons for local radio multiplex licence awards

Ofcom has today published the key determining factors for the award of two local radio multiplex licences on 6 September 2007.
 
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire licence award decision
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/awards/award_herefordshire/

 

Northeast Wales & West Cheshire licence award decision
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/awards/award_newales/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Television Broadcast Licensing - August Update

Television broadcast licensing monthly report -   August  2007.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/tvupdates/monthly/200708

 

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Ofcom Update: North Yorkshire digital local radio multiplex licence

Ofcom has received one application for the North Yorkshire local digital radio multiplex licence.
 
The applicant's details are available via the link below:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/applications/north_yorkshire/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Digital terrestrial television transmissions - technical update

Ofcom has today published an updated version of its 'Reference Parameters for Digital Terrestrial Television Transmissions in the United Kingdom'. The document sets out the basic technical characteristics which should be used by the UK's digital terrestrial broadcasters.
 
The parameters have been revised to permit the use of the 8K DVB-T transmission mode at specified transmitter sites, with prior Ofcom approval. This change will help facilitate digital switchover at those transmitter sites where, for technical reasons, 8K mode will need to be adopted.

 

Please see link below for further details: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/codes_guidance/dttt_uk2.pdf

 

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Ofcom Update: Community radio licensing

Ofcom today announces the award of four new community radio licences.
 
News release: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/09/nr_20070912
 
Separately, Ofcom has updated its timetable for inviting community radio licence applications.
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom begins public service television broadcasting review

Ofcom today published the terms of reference for its second review of public service television broadcasting (PSB). The review will examine the extent to which the public purposes of PSB are being met and assess options for maintaining and strengthening the quality of PSB in future. It is expected to conclude in early 2009.  

 

Ofcom is keen that the PSB review draws upon views from all interested parties. To that end, Ofcom welcomes comments on the terms of reference and scope of the Review. It is published today at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/psb_review/psb_2review/ and the deadline for responses is 30 September 2007.

 

Ofcom also intends to hold seminars during the first phase of the review to gather further views from stakeholders. 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 92

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 92.
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb92/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licences

Ofcom today awards two new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licences.

 

Please use the links below for further details:

 

DAB radio multiplex licence to cover Herefordshire and Worcestershire

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/09/nr_20070906

 

DAB radio multiplex licence to cover Northeast Wales and West Cheshire

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/09/nr_20070906a

 

 

 

Diweddariad Ofcom: Ofcom yn dyfarnu trwyddedau radio digidol lleol newydd

 

Mae Ofcom heddiw yn dyfarnu dwy drwydded radio darlledu sain ddigidol newydd (DAB)

 

Defnyddiwch y ddolennu isod am fwy o wybodaeth:

 

Trwydded radio digidol lleol ar gyfer Swydd Henffordd a Worcester

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/09/nr_20070906

 

Trwydded radio digidol lleol ar gyfer Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru a Gorllewin Swydd Gaer

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/cymraeg/swyddfar_cyfryngau/datganiadau/nr_20070906

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Letter of Understanding between Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office

Ofcom has today placed on its website a Letter of Understanding agreed with the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO") setting out a basis for future collaboration between Ofcom and ICO in areas where we may share a common enforcement responsibility.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/accoun/ico/

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Television Access Services: Second Quarter Report for 2007

Ofcom today published its report on the provision of access services by broadcasters (subtitling, signing and audio description) for the second quarter of 2007.

 

The full report can be found at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/tv_access_serv/tvaccessrep/q207/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom updates its Broadcasting Code

Ofcom has today updated Section Nine of its Broadcasting Code in light of the Gambling Act 2005 coming into effect on 1 September 2007. The amendments ensure that the sponsorship rules set out in the Code are in line with the new Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) rules for gambling advertisements on television and radio.

 

Ofcom will also be updating guidance to accompany Section Nine of its Code shortly. The updated version of the Broadcasting Code can be found on the Ofcom website at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/codes/bcode/sponsorship/

 

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