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An injection of realism

Article Abstract:

A report by the UK Broadcasting Standards Commission says television portrayals of drug use do not encourage people to experiment with illegal drugs. Discussions with 170 participants, mostly drug users, showed unrealistic portrayals of drug use undermine the credibility of television as a source of information. Movies are more likely to glamorize drug use than television.

Research Findings, Broadcasting-Programming, Social aspects, Broadcasting, Portrayals, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Narcotics, Television

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The legality of prize competitions - could it be you?

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As the number of venues for holding prize competitions grows, the opportunitues to increase brand awareness also grows. The article offers advice on how to make sure that prize competitions are being conducted legally.

Marketing procedures, Promotion, Business, Corporations

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We need to define Ofcom's role

Article Abstract:

A report by Towers Perrin describes the technical ramifications of consolidating the communications regulation agencies in the United Kingdom. The nature of Ofcam, and the need for regulation are debated.

United States, Management Consulting Services, Business & Mgmt Consulting, Broadcast Regulation NEC, Editorial, Reports, Broadcasting regulations, Business consultants, Management consultants, Consulting services, Towers Perrin

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