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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Someone raised a point about this being in London only, so I raised it with Ofcom and got the following reply:-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm'>‘There will be workshops outside of London, however these are being held in Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow on ‘3, 10 and 17 March 2010. Ofcom’s National Offices will be inviting the relevant stakeholders.’<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hope this is of some use.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Richard<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b>On Behalf Of </b>jaqui devereux<br><b>Sent:</b> 02 February 2011 16:19<br><b>To:</b> cma-l<br><b>Subject:</b> [cma-l] Fwd: Broadcasting Code Workshops - 1 March 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Dear all<br><br>Community radio and the broadcasting code changes (including product placement in programming) - Ofcom workshops as below, please reply to Georgina Cowley, not to us!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b>Georgina Cowley</b> <<a href="mailto:Georgina.Cowley@ofcom.org.uk">Georgina.Cowley@ofcom.org.uk</a>><br>Date: 28 January 2011 15:06<br>Subject: Broadcasting Code Workshops - 1 March 2011<br>To: <br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Dear Stakeholder</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>OFCOM BROADCASTING CODE WORKSHOPS: SECTION TEN (COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS IN RADIO PROGRAMMING) – TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2011</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>On 20 December 2010, Ofcom implemented a new set of Rules (Section Ten of the Code), and issued associated guidance, concerning commercial communications in radio programming. This is one of the most significant changes in the regulation of commercial radio broadcast content in the last decade. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We will therefore be running two workshops – at 10:00 and 13:00 – about the changes Ofcom has made. These will take place on 1 March 2011 at our Head Office:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt'>Riverside House<br>2a Southwark Bridge Road<br>London<br>SE1 9HA</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Each workshop will outline:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>why the rules have changed;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>what they permit;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>how to comply with them; and</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>what they mean for you, the broadcaster.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We anticipate ample opportunity for attendees’ questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Commercial radio broadcasters</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> are invited to attend the <b>10:00</b> workshop.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Community radio</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> and <b>long-term RSL broadcasters</b> are invited to attend the <b>13:00</b> workshop.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Each workshop is expected to last approximately 2 hours and <b>all broadcasters</b> are invited to a sandwich lunch, which will be provided at around <b>12:00</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>As past workshops have proved popular, we are currently limiting numbers to two attendees in response to each invitation. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Should you and/or other representatives of your organisation wish to attend, please <b>reply to this email</b> by no later than <u>15 February 2011</u>, providing details of:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>who will attend;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>which session they will attend;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>whether they will join us for lunch; and</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>whether you would like to be contacted again if additional places become available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Please note that Ofcom’s National Offices are inviting relevant stakeholders to similar workshops, to be held in Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow on 3, 10 and 17 March 2010, respectively. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We look forward to hearing from you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Kind regards</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Georgina</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:purple'>:: Georgina Cowely</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> PA to Peter Davies, Director of Radio Content and Broadcast </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> Licensing</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> 020 7981 3511</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:davina.simmonds@ofcom.org.uk" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'>georgina.cowley@ofcom.org.uk</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:red'>:: Ofcom</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> Riverside House</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> 2a Southwark Bridge Road</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> London SE1 9HA</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'> 020 7981 3000</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ofcom.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:gray'>www.ofcom.org.uk</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray'>*****************************************************************************************************************<br>For more information visit <a href="http://www.ofcom.org.uk" target="_blank">www.ofcom.org.uk</a><br><br>This email (and any attachments) is confidential and intended for the use of the addressee only.<br><br>If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message and delete it from your system.<br><br>This email has been scanned for viruses. 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