Wednesday, January 26, 2011

2010 Election Special: Impact Scenarios for Telecoms & Media Regulation in the UK


2010 Election Special: Impact Scenarios for Telecoms & Media Regulation in the UK

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The outcome of the General Election on 6 May 2010 will have a direct bearing on the future evolution of the Uk media telecommunications industry.

2010 Election Special: Impact Scenarios for Telecoms & Media Regulation in the UK

Scope
  • This report analyses the impact of the 2010 Election on the key stakeholders in the UK broadcast and telecoms industry under a range of outcomes
  • Companies analyzed include BT the BBC, Channel 4, Five, ITV, BSKyB and local media groups including those competing for IFNC contracts
Highlights
A Conseravative government will present a new Communication Bill to parliament within 24 months of taking office
The Digital Economy Bill is likely to continue on its current legislative trajectory, with the exception that a coalition becomes unworkable and a second election is called later in 2010
Commercial broadcasters and Channel 4 are likely to benefit from a Conservative victory. The BBC would see pressure in any outcome but will be hit the hardest by a Conservative victory.
Reasons to Purchase
  • Understand the impact of Conservative media and telecoms policy on the UK commercial landscape
  • Understand how Conservative media policy is likely to influence M&A activity and extend the scope of existing of existing media groups
  • Understand how the future roles of the different regulatory bodies will evolve including Ofcom, BIS (the former DTI) and the DCMS

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