The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (20th November) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in September and October, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 11 complaints. Of these, one complaint was upheld in part and 10 complaints were rejected. In addition, five complaints were resolved by the Executive … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is committed to promoting and encouraging a culture of compliance and accountability amongst broadcasters and contractors by working with the sector and encouraging more focused self-reporting,”. That’s according to Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive of the BAI who was, today (19.11.14), addressing an industry-focused briefing event on the BAI’s new … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 6th November 2014. The report covers the 12-month period from October 2013 to September 2014. All data is reported as “average” listening data for that 12- month period. No data will be published for any single month of the 12-month period. On behalf … Continued
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), Ms. Celene Craig, will today (9thOctober) take on her official duties as Vice-Chairperson of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) at the group’s 40th meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. EPRA is a platform of 52 regulatory authorities across Europe which provides a forum for … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (6th October) announced that it has signed a contract with Teilifís Mhaigh Eo Teoranta (Irish TV) under Section 71 of the Broadcasting Act. Irish TV is a local and international channel offering a mix of live and recorded programming relevant to Irish people at home and abroad. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (1st October) announced the award of funding totalling €2.26m to ten successful applicants under the second round of its Archiving Scheme. The Scheme, which is provided for under the Broadcasting Fund, has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the … Continued
The BAI Sponsorship Scheme is undertaken annually within the context of the BAI’s Communications Plan. The plan seeks to deliver on the strategic objectives of the organisation that are contained in the BAI Strategy Statement 2014 – 2016. Sponsorship is an important tool that enables the BAI to communicate to a range of stakeholder groups. … Continued
The digital world brings new competitive and economic challenges which, while benefitting many consumers, could also threaten locally supplied news and other media.” That’s according to Robin Foster, a British based economist specialising in policy, strategy and regulation in the media and telecommunications sectors, and author of ‘News Plurality in a Digital World’.* Mr. Foster … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 16th September, announced details of the latest package of funding recommendations to have been ratified by the Authority at its most recent meeting. A funding total of €5.223m has been allocated to 21 TV projects and 101 radio projects. Of this total,€4.68m of the allocation is for … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (11th September) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held on 22nd July, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered seven complaints. Of these, one complaint was upheld in part and six complaints were rejected. In addition, one complaint was resolved by the Executive … Continued