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Published 30 September 2018
Kif Bowden-Smith is driven slowly mad by musical jingles
Published 23 August 2018
An introduction to television advertising rules in 1966
Published 5 June 2018
Rediffusion’s advertising agency on what makes good and bad television ads in 1965
Published 22 January 2018
A good jingle can sell you anything – in 1957, at least
Published 1 February 2016
‘The Viewer’ in 1959 explains television advertisements to a new audience
Published 21 January 2016
Broadcast and basic cable in the US decides how to fight back against Netflix
Published 28 June 2010
Sneaking out into the ether today (WHY NOT HAVE A PINT OF FOSTERS?) is the news that Ofcom (MY MATE, MARMITE) has launched a consultation on Product (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – FOR THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFE TIME) Placement in TV programmes and whether commercial messages can be (I JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THAT WONDERFUL DUFF!) integrated into radio programmes.
Published 17 June 2008
Here’s an interesting one. The Guardian are reporting that the Scottish Government are consulting about a possible ban of alcohol related TV ads before the 9pm watershed. It’s a question that has been raised nationwide, but so far not discounted.