24 Nov 2006
| by by Ian Darby
Last week, as Ofcom announced restrictions on TV food advertising that could cost the broadcasting industry £39 millon a year, and BSkyB geared up for its £940 million move on ITV, a smaller announcement had already seeped out of the communications regulator regarding the radio industry.
You're probably toxic with too much junk-food thinking after Ofcom's ruling last week. But I make no apologies for adding to the overload by picking over the issues some more; no-one is in any doubt of the significance of the ruling for advertising freedoms.
01 Nov 2006
| by Sarah Robertson
With high-profile figures such as Alastair Campbell and David Blunkett admitting to battles with depression, mental health is high on the media agenda. But NGOs claim coverage is insensitive, finds Sarah Robertson.
05 Oct 2006
| by Sarah Robertson
Under new financing rules, universities can now set their own 'top-up fees'. With freshers' weeks now under way, Sarah Robertson looks at the comms techniques used by universities in their bid to attract students
21 Sep 2006
| by Matt Finnegan
Liverpool City Council's ex-comms head, who quit earlier this month while on suspension, argues local government PR teams face intensifying pressure.
31 Aug 2006
| by Sarah Robertson
News International's thelondonpaper will hit the streets of the capital next week. Sarah Robertson asks what PROs can expect from the freesheet
10 Aug 2006
| by Tom Wells
Africa is a fractured continent but offers opportunities, as well as problems, for PR professionals. Here, the author of a forthcoming report assesses the market
20 Jul 2006
| by Sarah Robertson
Sarah Robertson seeks local media views on the challenge now facing the 'Capital of Culture's comms team.
14 Jul 2006
Ofcom now has the final submissions on this critical issue. John Tylee considers whether the industry has gone far enough.
It has been a crucial week for advertising freedom. The ad industry joined forces to make its do-or-die proposal to Ofcom on the future of food advertising to children.