Review of Ofcom policy investigation: "The future of children's television programming"

D'Arma, A. and Steemers, J. 2009. Review of Ofcom policy investigation: "The future of children's television programming". Cultural Trends. 18 (1), pp. 77-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/09548960802651278

TitleReview of Ofcom policy investigation: "The future of children's television programming"
AuthorsD'Arma, A. and Steemers, J.
Abstract

The review looks at the recent review of children's television broadcasting by the governmental regulator in the UK, Ofcom. It suggests that the research represents a valuable addition to the policy literature by filling the gap in previous research, particularly by providing an in-depth analysis of the economics of the sector. However, it questions the direct impact of the report on the subject matter if it is integrated (as proposed) into the more general review of Public Service Broadcasting.

JournalCultural Trends
Journal citation18 (1), pp. 77-82
ISSN0954-8963
Year2009
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/09548960802651278
Publication dates
Published2009

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