BSkyB saga must not be clouded by the politics of personality, but should focus on the reality of business
25 January 2011
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Responding to the publication of Ofcom’s report on NewsCorp’s bid for BSkyB, Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the IEA, said that it fails to take account of the reality of today’s media market.
He said:
“In considering plurality and competition in broadcasting we need to be conscious of the great leaps in technology that we have seen in recent times. These have brought a surge in competition in media and hugely enhanced choice for viewers. Today’s average household has potential access to hundreds of different channels – plus a vast range of content on the internet – rather than being limited to the two- or three-channel offering of years gone by.
“It is vital that the debate is not clouded by politics and discussions of personality but instead focuses on the reality of today’s multi-outlet and multi-platform media market.”
Notes to Editors
To arrange an interview with Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the IEA, please contact Stephanie Lis, Communications Manager, 077 5171 7781, 020 7799 8900, slis@iea.org.uk.
The mission of the Institute of Economic Affairs is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems.
The IEA is a registered educational charity and independent of all political parties.
He said:
“In considering plurality and competition in broadcasting we need to be conscious of the great leaps in technology that we have seen in recent times. These have brought a surge in competition in media and hugely enhanced choice for viewers. Today’s average household has potential access to hundreds of different channels – plus a vast range of content on the internet – rather than being limited to the two- or three-channel offering of years gone by.
“It is vital that the debate is not clouded by politics and discussions of personality but instead focuses on the reality of today’s multi-outlet and multi-platform media market.”
Notes to Editors
To arrange an interview with Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the IEA, please contact Stephanie Lis, Communications Manager, 077 5171 7781, 020 7799 8900, slis@iea.org.uk.
The mission of the Institute of Economic Affairs is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems.
The IEA is a registered educational charity and independent of all political parties.
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