[cma-l] cma-l Digest, Vol 58, Issue 26

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Well said Terry.

The restrictions on advertising and the 50% rule is of no consequence to 
the huge radio corporations, whilst the effect on the tiny companies 
working to provide meaningful local radio within their communities is to 
hamper their efforts. Furthermore, the opportunities are good for small 
local advertisers, who just could not afford to advertise on the big 
statons (nor would they benefit from it)

I can see there was a need to place controls on the new breed of 
community radio ten years ago, but the world of radio is now a different 
place.

Phil Dawson
FANTASY RADIO 97FM
Devizes.
Wiltshre.

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> Dear all
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> I refer you to the DCMS Consultation which came out this morning, posted to
> this list - Q1 seeks views on removing the no advertising rule altogether,
> other questions seek views on amending the 50% rule where advertising is
> allowed.
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> Deadline for responses is 23rd April, with a view to amending the law in
> the autumn.
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> Best wishes
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> Jaqui, CMA
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> On 13 February 2014 11:53, Terry Doyle <terrydoyle at nnbc.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I simply don't understand the logic behind the *no advertising or 50%
>> advertising rule*... It exists to *'protect'* the revenue streams of
>> commercial radio who might go bust if community radio were allowed to
>> compete on a level playing field. Is that scenario likely? Where are these
>> commercial radio failures?
>>
>> In another life (as a native of Kildare, Irish racehorse country) the name
>> Tabor has other meanings for me.
>>
>> Ashley Tabor is son of Michael Tabor who in turn is well connected to the
>> highest echelons of the horse racing world in Ireland and worldwide.
>> Michael Tabor is also closely connected to John Magnier and JP McManus...
>> all of which are fine gentlemen and, from Kentucky to Dubai are considered
>> the real racehorse royalty. Their combined wealth is measured in billions
>> rather than millions. One other fact that you might find interesting, is
>> the ?375 million used to create Global Radio founded by Michael Tabors son
>> Ashley came directly from Michael Tabor, John Magnier and JP McManus.
>>
>> My point is this! The investors/shareholders of Global Radio Ltd (all
>>   millionaires, or a billionaire in the case of JP McManus) are very rich
>> people, very rich indeed. I congratulate them on their financial success.
>> BUT...
>>
>> Current community radio rules on advertising are in place to protect the
>> vast advertising revenue streams of companies such as Global Radio (and
>> their shareholders) who do nothing, nothing at all for the communities they
>> broadcast to.
>>
>> Radio stations like Stroud FM who existed for the good of the community
>> have had to close because they are not permitted to have a tiny share of
>> the advertising pot so the millionaire radio shareholders across the UK can
>> be protected financially. Is that fair?
>>
>> No it is not. It is absolutely ludicrous that such a scenario is allowed
>> to exist.
>>
>> Best Regards
>> Terry Doyle
>>
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