June 30, 2008
Consultation Document: Media Concentration
Circular 31/08Circular to all Broadcasting Stations Consultation Document: Media Concentration Media concentration in the Broadcasting Act, Chapter 350 of the Laws of Malta, is currently regulated by article 10(6) which reads as follows:-(6) (a) No organization, person or company may own, control or be editorially responsible for more than –(i) one terrestrial or cable, radio broadc...
June 30, 2008
Consultation Document: Media Concentration
Media Release 51/08 Consultation Document: Media Concentration Media concentration in the Broadcasting Act, Chapter 350 of the Laws of Malta, is currently regulated by article 10(6) which reads as follows:-(6) (a) No organization, person or company may own, control or be editorially responsible for more than –(i) one terrestrial or cable, radio broadcasting service; and(ii) one terr...
June 27, 2008
Broadcasting Authority’s Interpretation of the 20 Minute per Clock Hour of Advertising Rule
Circular 30/08Circular to all Broadcasting Stations Broadcasting Authority’s Interpretation of the 20 Minute per Clock Hour of Advertising Rule The Authority refers to paragraph 13 of the Third Schedule to the Broadcasting Act which provides that where programmes are interrupted by advertising and teleshopping spots, a period of at least 20 minutes shall elapse between ea...
June 16, 2008
Cocaine Energy Drink
Cocaine Energy Drink I have noticed an advert on TVM broadcast on 13th June 2008 for an energy drink by the name of Cocaine Energy Drink.I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Broadcasting Act prohibits the advertising of certain products such as medicinal products which require a prescription, tobacco products and cigarettes. The said enactment also restricts the broad...
June 12, 2008
Consultation on Sponsorship Rules
Consultation on Sponsorship Rules Circular 20/05 dated 18th March 2005 provides that:"(2) It is allowed to identify a sponsor not only at the beginning and at the end of the programme but also when the programme is interrupted by advertising breaks. In terms of paragraph 13 of the Third Schedule, a period of at least 20 minutes must elapse between each successive advertising break ...