Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes Radio Update for November

Ofcom has today published its Radio Update for November. The update includes a Content Sampling Report on Ocean FM (South Hampshire), to whom a Yellow Card has been issued for breach of Format. 

 

Details can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/rbupdates/updatenov07/
 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom fines Connection Makers Ltd for breaches of its Broadcasting Code

Ofcom has today fined Connection Makers Ltd  ("Connection Makers") £25,000 for breaches of Ofcom's Broadcasting Code ("the Code") in respect of its service Babeworld TV.  
 
Connections Makers has been fined for transmitting explicit sexual content, which Ofcom considered to be 'adult-sex' material, on a free-to-air channel just after the watershed. The broadcast was found in breach of Ofcom's rules, set out in the Code, which are aimed at protecting under 18s and adults from offensive material.
 
In addition, Ofcom found the licensee in further breach of the Code by promoting a Premium Rate Service ( "PRS" )  inviting viewers to contact 'off-screen' girls. The Code only permits broadcasters to promote a PRS if it forms part of the editorial content of the programme or is programme-related material. In this case Connection Makers was not allowed to promote the PRS. 
 
The full Adjudication is available at:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/ocsc_adjud/babeworld.pdf

 

 
 
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Ofcom update: Ofcom and BBC Trust hold seminar to agree measures to build public confidence in broadcasting

Ofcom and the BBC Trust jointly hosted a seminar on Monday 26 November on the issue of trust in broadcasting. The seminar was held following an agreement by industry leaders in September to meet and discuss collective steps that could be taken to rebuild public trust in broadcasting following recent editorial and compliance failures.

 

The news release can be found  at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071129b  

 

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Ofcom Update: Supplementary information on research methodology for children's review

Ofcom has today published supplementary information on the research methodology used in forecasting viewing scenarios for the future of children's television programming report, published on 3 October 2007. The methodology is available at:  

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/kidstv/childrenstv/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom has today advertised a local FM commercial radio licence

Ofcom today advertises a local FM commercial radio licence to cover Plymouth. This is the second time Ofcom has advertised this licence.

 

Ofcom had originally awarded this licence to Radio UK Holdings Limited, owned by Macquarie Bank Limited, in March 2006. However, Macquarie has now decided not to take up the licence.  

 

News release:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071129a
 
Advertisement of FM radio licence for Plymouth:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/advts/plymouth2/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Competition Bulletin

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Ofcom today published a report on its investigations activity between 1 April and 30 September 2007
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/bulletins/crt/invest5/

 

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Ofcom Update: Re-advertisement of local analogue commercial radio licences

Ofcom is today publishing guidelines and a timetable for the re-advertisement of local analogue commercial radio licences. This follows Ofcom's Future of Radio statement, published last week.

 

Ofcom has decided that all commercial radio licences which are re-awarded under existing statutory legislation will be granted for a five-year period or with an expiry date of 31 December 2015 (whichever constitutes a longer period).

 

Planned timetable for re-advertisement of local analogue commercial radio licences can be found at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/readvertisement/timetable/

 

Notes of guidance for applicants can be found at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/readvertisement/notes/ 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence

Ofcom today advertises a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Mid and West Wales.

Today's advertisement is one of a number of new local radio multiplex licences planned to develop DAB coverage for local services in those parts of the country not already served.
 
News release: 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071128
 
Advertisement:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/adverts/midwales/

 

Separately, Ofcom has updated its advertisement for the Lincolnshire local DAB radio multiplex licence. The updated document incorporates minor changes to the technical constraints of this licence. 

 

Further details can be found at:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/adverts/lincolnshire/lincolnshire.pdf

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Mae Ofcom heddiw yn hysbysebu  trwydded amlblecs radio digidol lleol ar gyfer Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru

 

Mae hysbyseb heddiw yn un o nifer o drwyddedau amlblecs radio lleol newydd wedi’u cynllunio i helpu i ddatblygu darllediad DAB i wasanaethau lleol yn y rhannau hynny o’r wlad nad ydynt eisoes yn cael eu gwasanaethu.
 
Datganiad 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071128?lang=cy
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/adverts/midwales/ 

 

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Ofcom update: Digital Dividend Review Market Research 2007

Ofcom has today published the results of the second phase of market research as part of the Digital Dividend Review (DDR) assessing consumer and citizen attitudes to potential uses of the digital dividend spectrum. This follows the original research published alongside the DDR consultation in December 2006. 

 

The documents can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ddr/documents/research07/

 

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Ofcom update: Mystery shopping research into the sale of HD Ready televisions

Ofcom today published the results of a mystery shopping survey into the sale of HD Ready television sets by retailers. The research finds that the information provided to shoppers about HD Ready television sets was accurate in the majority of cases. However, the research also found that there was significant confusion amongst some retail staff over the current and future availability of high definition television services on Freeview.

 

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Ofcom update: Ofcom publishes report on broadcasters' returns on equal opportunities in employment

Ofcom today published its annual summary of broadcasters’ submissions on equal opportunities in employment.  The report covers the period from January to December 2006. 

 

The full document can be found here: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/eoreturns06/

 

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FW: Ofcom Update: October Periodic Report of the independent Adjudicator published

The independent Adjudicator for the Contracts Rights Renewal (CRR), responsible for ruling on disputes between the advertising community and ITV plc, has today published its October Periodic Report.

 

The report can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
 
http://www.adjudicator-crr.org.uk/index.htm

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom sets out radio sector reform

Ofcom today published its statement on future regulation of the commercial and community radio sectors. Ofcom’s approach simplifies regulation for the commercial radio sector, whilst safeguarding the interests of listeners.

In particular, Ofcom's statement sets out that:

• all FM stations should provide at least 10 hours of locally-made programmes each weekday (including breakfast) and a minimum of four hours at a weekend.
• smaller stations may be able to share a large proportion of this programming (outside breakfast) with other nearby stations;

Ofcom’s revised proposals on local programming are subject to a further Consultation, which closes on 21 December 2007.

 

Furthermore, Ofcom welcomes today’s announcement made by the Department for Culture Media and Sport to set up a Digital Radio Working Group. Ofcom will play a major role in this group which has been tasked to assess the conditions needed for digital platforms to become the predominant means of delivering radio in the UK.

 

The news release is available at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071122a
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/futureradio07/
 

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Ofcom update: Television multiplex licence renewal proposals

Ofcom today published proposals on the decisions it is required to make in relation to the renewal of two television multiplex licences - Multiplex A and Multiplex 2 - which expire in 2010.

 

The full consultation document can be found at:  http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/tvmux 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom proposals to upgrade Digital Terrestrial Television

Ofcom today announced proposals for a significant upgrade of Digital Terrestrial Television that will offer more channels and new services to benefit citizens and consumers. The proposed upgrade will create capacity allowing for high definition television services.

The news release is available at:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071121

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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/dttfuture/

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes reasons for the award of one new community radio licence

Ofcom has today published a statement setting out the reasons for the award of one new community radio licence in November.
 
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Ofcom update: Ofcom publishes Consumer Experience report

Ofcom has today published its second annual research and policy evaluation reports which look at the consumer’s experience of telecoms, the internet and digital broadcasting in the UK. 

 

The full news release can be found at:  http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_10071120 

 

The research and policy evaluation reports can be found here:  http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tce/

 

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

Ofcom has today published the key determining factors for the award of a local radio multiplex licence for Oxfordshire on 8 November 2007.

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 97

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 97.

 

Commenting on Ofcom’s finding that Channel 4 Dispatches: Undercover Mosque was not in breach of the Broadcasting Code, Ed Richards, Ofcom Chief Executive, said:

 

“Ofcom's investigation found that Dispatches had uncovered matters of clear public interest and had handled the material responsibly finding no evidence that Channel 4 had misled its audience.

 

In keeping with its remit as a public service broadcaster, it is essential that Channel 4 continues to produce challenging programmes about controversial issues which are responsibly handled.  In this case the Dispatches team did not shy away from a difficult subject and upheld British broadcasting's strong tradition of investigative journalism.”
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb97/
 
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Ofcom Update: Ofcom and ASA publish research on the impact of alcohol advertising rules

Ofcom and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have today jointly published a research report on the impact of alcohol advertising on young people following the tightening of the Advertising Codes in October 2005.

 

Please use links below for further details:

 

News release:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071116

 

Research Report: Young People and Alcohol Advertising - an investigation of alcohol advertising following changes to the Advertising Code:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/alcohol_advertising/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom appoints Stewart Purvis as Content and Standards Partner

Ofcom announced today the appointment of Stewart Purvis as its new Partner for Content and Standards. He will take up the position on 3 December.
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071114

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

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

 

The full report can be found at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/tv_access_serv/tvaccessrep/q307/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes its Market Impact Assessment of the BBC's proposed Gaelic Digital Service

Ofcom today published its Market Impact Assessment (MIA) of the BBC’s proposed Gaelic Digital Service (GDS) which includes a new digital channel to be co-funded by the BBC and Gaelic Media Service (GMS). Ofcom has concluded that the proposal will have a significant positive market impact, most notably for the Gaelic media sector.
 
Ofcom has submitted its conclusions to the BBC Trust to be taken into account alongside the Public Value Assessment (PVA).
 
The news release can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071112b
 
The MIA can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/bbcmias/bbc_gaelic/
 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards new community radio licence

Ofcom today announces the award of one new community radio licence.
 
News release: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071112

 

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Ofcom Update: Planned timetable for advertisement of DAB radio multiplex licences

Ofcom has today updated its planned timetable for the advertisement of new DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio multiplex licences. Two new licences have been added to the timetable, one to cover Somerset and the other to cover North Wales. The achievable coverage of the North Wales service may be significantly constrained until June 2015 (at the latest) under the terms of international spectrum agreements.

 

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

 

Y Diweddaraf gan Ofcom: Amserlen arfaethedig ar gyfer hysbysebu trwyddedau amlblecs radio DAB

 

Heddiw mae Ofcom wedi diweddaru ei amserlen arfaethedig ar gyfer hysbysebu trwyddedau amlblecs radio DAB (Darlledu Sain Ddigidol) newydd. Mae dwy drwydded newydd wedi'u hychwanegu at yr amserlen, un ar gyfer Gwlad yr Haf a'r llall ar gyfer Gogledd Cymru. Efallai bydd yr ardal ddarlledu sydd yn bosibl ar gyfer gwasanaeth Gogledd Cymru wedi'i chyfyngu yn sylweddol tan 2015 (o leiaf) o dan delerau sbectrwm rhyngwladol.

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes updated consultation guidelines

Ofcom has today published an updated version of its consultation guidelines.  These include additional details on how long different types of Ofcom consultation will last.

 

The guidelines are designed to set out for stakeholders how Ofcom intends to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of its consultation process.

 

The new guidelines will apply to all Ofcom consultations published after 1 December 2007.

 

The updated guidelines are published at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/consult_method/ofcom_consult_guide

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence

Ofcom today awards a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Oxfordshire.
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071108

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Television Broadcast Licensing - October Update

Television broadcast licensing monthly report - October 2007.  

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/tvupdates/monthly/200710 
 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes list of RSL applications for Ramadan 2008

Ofcom today published a list of applications received for radio restricted service licences (RSLs) during Ramadan 2008. Ofcom will no longer accept applications for RSLs in the areas named in the list, though there is still an opportunity to apply for an RSL for Ramadan in other areas.

 

Ofcom will assess these applications in early 2008. In areas where more than one application has been received, Ofcom will hold a draw to decide the winning applicant. Applicants in these areas will be contacted by Ofcom prior to the draws taking place.

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes Media Literacy eBulletin number 11

Ofcom today published the latest edition of the Media Literacy eBulletin.  The eBulletin includes reports on the Department of Children, Schools and Families' new Cyberbullying guidelines, digital inclusion in Northern Ireland and the establishment of the Byron Review. 

 

The eBulletin can be found at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/advice/media_literacy/medlitpub/bulletins/issue11.pdf

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom appoints new Competition Partner

Ofcom today announced the appointment of Stuart McIntosh as its new Competition Partner.

 

Mr McIntosh has been a leading Strategy Partner in the Communications practice at IBM in the USA for the past two years.  After graduation from the LSE, Stuart joined the UK Government Economic Service, followed by two spells with management consultants Coopers & Lybrand/PWC – where he led PwC’s Telecoms Consulting Practice - separated by four years at BT as Head of Business Economics. After four years at boutique consultancy Adventis, Stuart joined IBM Europe in 2003, transferring in 2005 to New York.

 

Stuart McIntosh said “Ofcom has very important duties in overseeing competition in the UK communications market. I look forward to leading this work and joining its impressive expert team.”   

 

Ofcom Chief Executive Ed Richards said “Stuart has a superb record of industry experience and leadership in the communications sector, so I am delighted we have been able to recruit someone of his calibre. I very much look forward to working with him.” 

 

Mr McIntosh will take up the post on 28 January 2008.  

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes list of applicants for community radio licences

Ofcom has received 24 applications for community radio licences in North Wales and North West England. The list of applicants and their contact details are available via the link below:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/applications/nwales_neengland/ 

 

 

 

Y Diweddaraf gan Ofcom: Ofcom yn cyhoeddi rhestr o ymgeiswyr ar gyfer trwyddedau radio cymunedol.

 

Mae Ofcom wedi derbyn 24 cais am drwyddedau radio cymunedol yng Ngogledd Cymru a Gogledd Orllewin Lloegr. Mae'r rhestr o'r ymgeiswyr a'u manylion cyswllt ar gael trwy'r cysylltiad isod.  

 

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