Blow for broadcasters on product placement

Commercial broadcasters in the United Kingdom were dealt a blow 18 October 2006 as Ofcom, the media regulator, said it would not relax a ban on product placement ahead of European Union plans to ease restrictions.

United Kingdom: Office of Communications: Press Release, 18.10.06: Ofcom publishes summary of responses following its consultation on product placement http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2006/10/nr_20061018

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