GWR urges relaxation of radio ownership rules

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GWR Group has recommended to broadcasting minister Janet Anderson the revision of existing regulations on commercial radio ownership. The group's report, which was done by KPMG as a response to the Regulating Communications Green Paper of the Government, is pushing for the amendments to help boost the ability of radio groups to compete in the European and global markets. The report also pointed out that the existing rules hamper the growth of radio groups and prevent economies of scale. Specifically, the report recommends the abolishment of the licence points system and be replaced by market share ownership regulations which is similar to the ones used in the TV business.

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UK: GWR Group recommends to broadcasting minister Janet Anderson revision of existing regulations on commercial radio ownership

United Kingdom, Radio Broadcasting, Government regulation, Radio broadcasting industry

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European science channel lined up for 1999

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Einstein, a new pan-European science and technology channel, based in Berlin, Germany, is being lined up by CST Productions for launch in early 1999. The service, which has investment of 15 million pounds sterling, will initially have four hours of broadcasting, which will eventually increase to eight hours after three years. The channel's broadcast will include quiz shows, an original science soap opera and regular documentaries from CST. As part of the preparation for the launch, the channel is working to close carriage deals with such European broadcasters as BSkyB's digital service.

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Is being lined up by Independent CST Productions for launch in early 1999

Germany, Television Broadcasting, Services introduction, TV Networks, Television networks, Einstein

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