[cma-l] BBC RadioPlayer launch announced - and HD Radio too!

[Tony Bailey]

I seem to recall it was an Ofcom decision not to issue licences to 
internet broadcasters, although it seems that decision may not now apply 
to video.  Internet radio music is licensed by PRS and PPL, which in 
common with all UK broadcasters is subject to the same libel laws, etc.

I doubt if the BBC will exclude their online-only broadcasts from the 
player (footy, etc).

It should be possible for internet only services to be licensed by Ofcom 
if deemed necessary under the same procedure used for satellite platforms.

Tony Bailey



Martin Steers wrote:
> The reason its "licensed stations only" is in some sense so they can rely on and 
> guarantee the quality of the broadcast (as any licensed station should be 
> working within ofcom code etc) they cant be seen promoting un-regulated internet 
> radio.
> 
> I think the radio player is an interesting concept, and would recommend all 
> licensed stations (commerical, student, community and even hospital) to consider 
> being part of it.. there has been alot of talk and hype about the radio player 
> and it this multi-platform / diverse world any and all opportunity for listeners 
> to listen and engage should be embraced.
> 
> Martin
> 
> 
> Martin Steers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: London Chinese Radio <admin at londonhuayu.co.uk>
> To: Penistone FM - Darren Holmes (Station Director) 
> <darren.holmes at penistonefm.co.uk>
> Cc: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
> Sent: Tue, 19 October, 2010 21:28:43
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] BBC RadioPlayer launch announced - and HD Radio too!
> 
> Seems to me it's just another initiative to tilt the football table away from 
> BBC & other commercial stations' goal. 
> By building an iplayer and promoting it, they are hoping that people aren't 
> going to explore the wild frontier of the internet for alternatives, so they say 
> "only licensed stations need apply"  - apply for an internet player?!
> 
> I think the BBC produces some excellent programming and public service for the 
> money, but I don't see why they need to behave like a commercial station, trying 
> to maximise their audience and squeeze out other fledgling businesses. We all 
> know they are there, that should be enough. 
> 
> And then they start whining about Sky.
> 
> 
> Peter Vautier
> London Chinese Radio
> 
> 
> On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Penistone FM - Darren Holmes (Station Director) 
> <darren.holmes at penistonefm.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> Some details here, it seems you just have to be an Ofcom licensed station. 
>> http://www.ukradioplayer.info/joining
>>
>> Register your interest.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Darren Holmes
>> Station Director
>> Penistone FM
>>
>>
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>> From:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk 
>> [mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Clive Glover
>> Sent: 19 October 2010 17:51
>> To: CMA Discussion List List
>> Subject: [cma-l] BBC RadioPlayer launch announced - and HD Radio too!
>>
>> So the RadioPlayer is coming - but how do we Community stations get on board?
>>
>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11578274
>>
>> AND the BBC is launching "HD Radio" as well, apparently a high quality service 
>> because DAB isn't any good?
>>
>> http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalradio/bbc-launches-hd-radio-dab-has-desperate-thoughts-50001205/
>>
>>
>> Remember we licence payers are paying for all of this "Public Good"
>>
>> Clive Glover
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