Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News
10/08/2010
Ofcom To Review Local Media Ownership
The independent regulator and authority for the UK communications industries has been approached to consider relaxing regional media ownership rules.
Ofcom have suggested liberalising rules so the only restriction would prevent one body from owning a local radio station, local newspapers with more than a 50% market share and the ITV area licence.
Approaching Ofcom, Jeremy Hunt, the Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Secretary has requested removing that as well.
However Ofcom said that local media was facing "significant economic pressure" and removing the remaining restriction "could allow local media greater options to consolidate to respond to these pressures".
It added that combined ownership could give too much control over local news to one company or person.
Ofcom concluded: "it is also worth noting that there is probably a reasonably low risk of the kind of consolidation that the remaining rule protects against actually occurring even if the rule was removed."
(BMcN/BMcC)
Ofcom have suggested liberalising rules so the only restriction would prevent one body from owning a local radio station, local newspapers with more than a 50% market share and the ITV area licence.
Approaching Ofcom, Jeremy Hunt, the Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Secretary has requested removing that as well.
However Ofcom said that local media was facing "significant economic pressure" and removing the remaining restriction "could allow local media greater options to consolidate to respond to these pressures".
It added that combined ownership could give too much control over local news to one company or person.
Ofcom concluded: "it is also worth noting that there is probably a reasonably low risk of the kind of consolidation that the remaining rule protects against actually occurring even if the rule was removed."
(BMcN/BMcC)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
19/04/2010
Ofcom Deregulates Commercial Local Radio
Ofcom have announced it will be introducing a number of measures to deregulate the commercial local radio sector. In recent years, declining advertisi
Ofcom Deregulates Commercial Local Radio
Ofcom have announced it will be introducing a number of measures to deregulate the commercial local radio sector. In recent years, declining advertisi
16/12/2010
Local TV To Be On Internet, Says Shott
A report into the conditions necessary for financially viable local TV stations has been published. The key findings of the report included that in th
Local TV To Be On Internet, Says Shott
A report into the conditions necessary for financially viable local TV stations has been published. The key findings of the report included that in th
09/04/2024
MwareTV Integrates Local ATSC 3.0 Channels Into Its Television Platform
MwareTV has integrated local ATSC 3.0 channels into its television platform to provide an enhanced offering. Viewers can now enjoy a seamless experien
MwareTV Integrates Local ATSC 3.0 Channels Into Its Television Platform
MwareTV has integrated local ATSC 3.0 channels into its television platform to provide an enhanced offering. Viewers can now enjoy a seamless experien
06/07/2023
TF1 France And Vox Germany Announce Local Versions Of 'My Mum, Your Dad'
TF1 in France and Vox in Germany are the next major broadcasters to announce their editions of My Mum, Your Dad, the fast-selling, second chance datin
TF1 France And Vox Germany Announce Local Versions Of 'My Mum, Your Dad'
TF1 in France and Vox in Germany are the next major broadcasters to announce their editions of My Mum, Your Dad, the fast-selling, second chance datin
31/10/2022
BBC Sets Out Plans To Reshape Its Local Services Across England
The BBC has set out plans to reshape its local services across England to deliver greater online impact and more original journalism. The BBC will als
BBC Sets Out Plans To Reshape Its Local Services Across England
The BBC has set out plans to reshape its local services across England to deliver greater online impact and more original journalism. The BBC will als
20/07/2022
LiveU Expands Local Presence In Spain
Responding to an ever-increasing demand in Spain, and to best serve a growing range of requirements, LiveU has expanded its local presence in the coun
LiveU Expands Local Presence In Spain
Responding to an ever-increasing demand in Spain, and to best serve a growing range of requirements, LiveU has expanded its local presence in the coun
20/01/2022
Dynamic Infographic Details Full Scope of Opportunity For Local TV Advertising Pros
Marketron has unveiled a dynamic infographic designed to give local TV advertising professionals a clear understanding of 2022 digital advertising tre
Dynamic Infographic Details Full Scope of Opportunity For Local TV Advertising Pros
Marketron has unveiled a dynamic infographic designed to give local TV advertising professionals a clear understanding of 2022 digital advertising tre
26/02/2020
Louisiana Duopoly Live Captions High-Volume Local Newscasts With ENCO
Shreveport, Louisiana-based KTBS-TV3 (ABC) and KPXJ-TV21 (CW) needed a more streamlined and cost-efficient method of meeting FCC mandates for closed c
Louisiana Duopoly Live Captions High-Volume Local Newscasts With ENCO
Shreveport, Louisiana-based KTBS-TV3 (ABC) and KPXJ-TV21 (CW) needed a more streamlined and cost-efficient method of meeting FCC mandates for closed c
18/04/2019
Production News : New Local Dramas From BBC Northern Ireland
Written by newcomer David Allen and directed by Declan Recks (The Truth Commissioner) Counsel is a new drama from BBC Northern Ireland telling the sto
Production News : New Local Dramas From BBC Northern Ireland
Written by newcomer David Allen and directed by Declan Recks (The Truth Commissioner) Counsel is a new drama from BBC Northern Ireland telling the sto
04/06/2018
SMPTE Local Sections Announce Results Of 2018 Section Elections
SMPTE Local Sections have elected a host of new officers and managers in the 2018 Section Elections. All Associate, Professional, Executive, Fellow, L
SMPTE Local Sections Announce Results Of 2018 Section Elections
SMPTE Local Sections have elected a host of new officers and managers in the 2018 Section Elections. All Associate, Professional, Executive, Fellow, L
05/11/2014
Creative Skillset Cymru Invests £600,000 In Local Industry
Over £600,000 is being invested to grow skills and talent in Wales in the Creative Media Industries via Creative Skillset Cymru. The Welsh branch of C
Creative Skillset Cymru Invests £600,000 In Local Industry
Over £600,000 is being invested to grow skills and talent in Wales in the Creative Media Industries via Creative Skillset Cymru. The Welsh branch of C
08/08/2014
Audio-Technica Installs ATCS-60 For Local Council
Audio-Technica's ATCS-60 infra-red conference system has been installed at Matlock Town Council in England by Leeds-based The Mic Store. The ATCS-60 s
Audio-Technica Installs ATCS-60 For Local Council
Audio-Technica's ATCS-60 infra-red conference system has been installed at Matlock Town Council in England by Leeds-based The Mic Store. The ATCS-60 s
14/01/2013
STV Wins Local TV Bid
Local TV licences in Scotland have been awarded to STV. The two services, GTV and ETV, will be delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian Univer
STV Wins Local TV Bid
Local TV licences in Scotland have been awarded to STV. The two services, GTV and ETV, will be delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian Univer
13/06/2012
LiveU Opens Up Live Video Usage For Local Channel TV Berlin
LiveU, the pioneer of portable video-over-cellular solutions, has announced that TV Berlin, the German city’s local channel, has vastly increased use
LiveU Opens Up Live Video Usage For Local Channel TV Berlin
LiveU, the pioneer of portable video-over-cellular solutions, has announced that TV Berlin, the German city’s local channel, has vastly increased use
17/04/2012
Will Hunt's Plans For Local TV Be Challenged?
Government's local TV plans have been dealt a major blow as the Guardian Media Group (GMG) announced it is to close Manchester television station Chan
Will Hunt's Plans For Local TV Be Challenged?
Government's local TV plans have been dealt a major blow as the Guardian Media Group (GMG) announced it is to close Manchester television station Chan
