In response to the Digital Britain report, BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons - the man charged with ensuring the BBC provides ‘good value for all UK citizens' - was forthright in his defence of Auntie hanging on to its cash in the face of diverting licence fee money to commercial organisations...
“First, I have to start with an apology, we’ve spotted a mistake in the report… has anyone else spotted it yet?” As far as agenda-setting Government launches go, Lord Carter’s opening gambit to the press pack at the RSA as he unveiled Digital Britain this week was far from reassuring. What followed can...
Of course, internet access for all is really super. Hurrah. But the failure and misjudgement by Digital Britain on other big questions leave me totally underwhelmed. There's no progress on a Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide deal and the easy option of top slicing the BBC licence fee is a huge mistake...
The report has certainly got media commentators everywhere worked into a frenzy given that following its consultation the 240-page report largely contains recommendations for further consultations. Nonetheless the fact that the BBC may finally have to share some of the licence fee is of significance...
The Government – pioneered by the departing Communications Minister, Lord Carter – today unveiled its final Digital Britain report . There is welcome acknowledgement of the contribution digital advertising – in particular targeted advertising - will make in helping to monetise online content. The Government...
