Audiovisual Media Services Directive Update

Partners Medwyn Jones and Tony Ballard will provide an update on the changes in the regulatory landscape for online and linear television introduced by the AVMS Directive and its impact on television businesses, covering:

• Online services:
  • An outline of the various Regulations relating to VOD
  • The outcome of the ATVOD registration processes and fees consultation
  • Product placement
  • A review of the scope issue
  • Some practical points
• Content regulation of webcasting and mobile TV
• Uplinkers' obligations
• Linear television:
  • An outline of those Regulations that relate to television
  • Product placement and sponsorship
  • Ofcom's consultation on changes to the Programme Code
  • Practical points.

Ofcom's consultation on changes to the Programme Code closes on 17 September. This Breakfast Update may assist those making submissions in response as well as those who are preparing to adjust to the changes.

For further information contact Julia Weiss.