Mar 8 2018
Public service broadcasting (PSB) has a long and proud tradition in the UK, delivering impartial and trusted news, UK-originated programmes and distinctive content. The public service broadcasters are those providing Channel 3 services, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C and the BBC. While all BBC public service television channels are PSB channels, only the main channels […]
May 10 2017
During its current charter period the BBC has set itself the challenge of reinventing itself for a new generation, according to deputy director general, Anne Bulford. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London this morning, Bulford said that the BBC needs to do “much, much more” to make its programmes and services cut through in […]
Apr 13 2017
The UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is launching a consultation to seek views on how public service broadcaster Channel 4 can most effectively contribute to regional economic growth, stimulate regional creative industries, and better serve regional audiences to deliver a stronger economy and a fairer society. Channel 4 Corporation (C4C) is a […]
Mar 31 2017
A report from equity analysts at Berenberg Bank suggests that the upcoming UK Digital Economy Bill could see a change of heart as far as the British government is concerned over retransmission fees as far as ITV is concerned. The all-important element within the Bill is covered by Section 73 in the document. The ban […]
Aug 8 2016
Well-funded and strong public service media goes hand in hand with signs of a healthy democracy according to a study by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), an alliance of public service broadcasters. The EBU’s research has found that in countries with a strong Public Service Media (PSM) there is a: high degree of press freedom […]
Jul 2 2015
Ofcom has today published the conclusions of its third review of public service TV broadcasting, the first review since 2008, suggesting that broadcasters need to adapt their models to maximise commercial revenues and efficiencies, and the PSB system needs to evolve as the trend towards online viewing grows. The review examines how the BBC, ITV, […]
Dec 2 2014
UTV Ireland has been designated as ‘having the character of a public service’ by Irish Communications Minister Alex White, the channel has announced. Agreements have been reached with leading platform providers Saorview, Sky, UPC and eVision for carriage of UTV Ireland. The new television channel will be available on Sky channel 116, UPC channel 110, […]
Nov 17 2014
Brussels has joined the dispute between PSB broadcasters and pay-TV operators warning that a British law allowing Virgin Media free access to ITV and Channel 4’s main channels is an infringement of EU rules. The European Commission has opened formal infringement proceedings over the legislation, which was introduced in the late 1980s to help the […]
Jan 23 2013
Communications minister Ed Vaizey has called for an end to retransmission fees charged by UK satellite platform operators for carriage of BBC and other Public Service Broadcaster’s channels on their platforms. A cut in fees could reverse proposed BBC cutbacks and put extra money into ITV’s coffers. Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention, he said […]
Jul 27 2018
Ofcom Consultation on PSB EPG prominence
Ofcom has specific powers and duties in relation to public service broadcasters and their prominence on television guides, sometimes called electronic programme guides (EPGs). This includes a duty to draw up, and from time to time to review and revise, a Code of Practice (Code) for licensed EPG providers that, among other things, ensures such […]
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By Expat • Ofcom, UK Media News • • Tags: EPG, Ofcom, PSB