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Tag Archives: Ofcom
‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Starting this Tuesday, the Supreme Court will finally begin hearing arguments in Case No. 10-1293, better known as Federal Communications Commission, et al v. Fox Television Stations, Inc., et al. The case will revive a discussion, and hopefully start a process … finish reading ‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Posted in FCC, Uncategorized
Tagged Fox, Howard Stern, indecency, Michael Powell, Ofcom
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UK report: community radio stations that target specific audiences do better?
The United Kingdom’s broadcast regulation agency Ofcom has published its annual report (.pdf) on the state of community radio, and the figures indicate that income for UK community outlets has markedly declined. No big surprise, given the global recession. But … finish reading UK report: community radio stations that target specific audiences do better?
UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
Britain’s Ofcom, the closest equivalent of the FCC in the United States, will attempt to implement something that’s eluded it’s American counterpart for years: provide language- and context-specific examples of what can and cannot be broadcast over the UK’s airwaves. … finish reading UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License
On the heels of Radio Caroline’s 47th birthday last week, the New York Times published a story reporting on the outfit’s attempt to garner an actual license to broadcast in the UK. Caroline is pursuing 531 KHz on the mediumwave … finish reading Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License
Posted in history, international
Tagged AM, mediumwave, Ofcom, pirate radio, Radio Caroline
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75 or so words you really ought to think about before you say them on UK radio
Ofcom (the United Kingdom’s equivalent of the FCC) has just published a new survey of which words British radio listeners and TV watchers don’t like, or sort of don’t like, or really object to, depending on the circumstances. The most … finish reading 75 or so words you really ought to think about before you say them on UK radio
Posted in commercial radio, international
Tagged George Carlin, indecency, Ofcom, offensive, seven dirty words, United Kingdom, Wanker
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Less “specialist jazz” for London “smooth” radio?
It will be interesting to see what Ofcom, the United Kingdom’s broadcast regulatory agency, says about GMG Radio, aka “Smooth Radio” of London and North West’s request to pare down its jazz format. Here’s the gist of the request for the … finish reading Less “specialist jazz” for London “smooth” radio?
Posted in commercial radio, international
Tagged FCC, GMG Radio London, GMG Radio North West, Ofcom, R&B, smooth jazz
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Ofcom puts another nail in local radio’s coffin
Commercial radio broadcasters on both sides of the Atlantic are no doubt praising the United Kingdom’s move to allow licensed stations to cut down on their news and local fare. “Changes in the advertising market, greater competition for audiences’ attention … finish reading Ofcom puts another nail in local radio’s coffin
UK approves conflict resolution community radio for Essex
The United Kingdom’s broadcasting regulator has given the green light to a new community radio station in the Essex county area. It’s SAFE radio for young listeners in Grays and the outer regions of Thurrock (that’s about ten miles east … finish reading UK approves conflict resolution community radio for Essex
Posted in community radio, international
Tagged Keith Kelsey, Mick "Smashy" Mcgrane, Ofcom, SAFE radio
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Websites catching up to radio as first weather news source for British
Looks like websites are slowly taking the lead as the primary source for weather news in the United Kingdom, just slightly below radio and TV as the goto place. Continue reading
British Ofcom dings West Midlands AM station for “blurring” ad with content
The British government released its decision today to sanction an Asian community oriented AM radio station for not keeping its advertising and content sufficiently separate. West Midlands area Radio XL (“the best in Asian music 1296 AM”) presented a 40 second … finish reading British Ofcom dings West Midlands AM station for “blurring” ad with content
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Tagged FCC, Ofcom, Radio XL, United Kingdom, West Midlands
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