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FREE TV STATEMENT ON DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE ODDS CODE
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Today's claim in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age that "The Minister for Communications brokered a deal with the television industry to allow betting companies to continue spruiking live odds" is incorrect.
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION PERIOD CLOSED
Monday, 20 May 2013
The public consultation period for the proposed amendment to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (the Code) to reduce and control the promotion of live odds in live sporting broadcasts is now closed.
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BAN ON PROMOTION OF LIVE ODDS DURING PLAY AND BY COMMENTATORS
Monday, 22 April 2013
Free TV Australia is proposing to amend the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (the Code) to reduce and control the promotion of live odds during the broadcast of live sporting events.
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PRESENTATION TO THE AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING SUMMIT 2013
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Julie Flynn, CEO, Free TV Australia
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JULY TO DECEMBER 2012 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 July - 31 December 2012.
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MORE AUSTRALIAN TV FOR FREE
Friday, 30 November 2012
Australian viewers are the major winners from proposed changes to broadcasting rules announced by the federal government, Free TV said today.
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ARTICLE: FREE-TO-AIR CHANNELS STILL DELIVERING VISION
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Last week the Herald highlighted the structural pressures facing commercial television broadcasters. Today, Free TV CEO Julie Flynn makes the case for free-to-air television.
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CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS NEW EFFECTS OF TELEVISION
Monday, 22 October 2012
Think TV, the trade marketing arm of Free TV Australia, today unveils a new campaign promoting television’s effectiveness in the new media landscape.
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FREE TV INVESTMENT IN AUSSIE CONTENT HITS NEW HIGH
Friday, 21 September 2012
Free TV broadcasters invested a record $1.35 billion in Australian content in the 12 months ending June 2012.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JANUARY TO JUNE 2012 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Friday, 27 July 2012
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 January - 30 June 2012.
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FREE TV EXCEEDS AUSSIE CONTENT QUOTAS IN 2011
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
All metropolitan commercial television licensees exceeded the requirements of the Australian Content Standard in 2011, according to figures released today by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
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TV AN INTEGRAL PART OF NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE, SAY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Monday, 20 February 2012
Free TV Australia, under its trade marketing arm Think TV, today announced the launch of its second documentary series, The New TV Landscape.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JULY TO DECEMBER 2011 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Friday, 3 February 2012
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 July - 31 December 2011.
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FREE TV'S ANNUAL CODE COMPLAINT REPORT 2010/2011
Friday, 2 December 2011
The commercial television industry’s Annual Code Complaint Report released today shows that Free TV broadcasters continue to maintain a low number of complaints overall. In the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 there were 2,816 complaints received nationwide.
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Annual Code Complaint Report
FREE TV THANKS OUTGOING CHAIRMAN, WAYNE GOSS
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Peak industry group, Free TV Australia, today announced the completion of Mr Wayne Goss’ term as Chairman after three and a half years.
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NETWORKS INVEST A RECORD $1.23 BILLION IN AUSSIE PROGRAMMING
Embargoed until Sunday, 23 October 2011
Figures released today by peak industry body Free TV Australia show that commercial free-to-air broadcasters invested over $1.23 billion on Australian TV productions last year – an all-time high.
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Leaflet "Investing in Australian Voices"
PARENTAL LOCKS GIVE PARENTS GREATER CONTROL
Friday, 23 September 2011
Free TV Australia today launched a new initiative to inform consumers about a feature available on most digital TVs that gives parents and guardians greater control of their children’s television viewing options.
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GREENS' CALL FOR MEDIA REVIEW UNWARRANTED
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Free TV Australia expressed concern today regarding the Greens’ proposal for a wide-ranging review of media.
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SCREEN AUSTRALIA REPORT MISSES THE POINT ON AUSSIE CONTENT
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Free TV Australia response to Screen Australia State of Play report.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JANUARY TO JUNE 2011 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Friday, 12 August 2011
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 January - 30 June 2011.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JULY TO DECEMBER 2010 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Friday, 12 August 2011
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 July - 31 December 2010.
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FREE TV EXCEEDS AUSSIE CONTENT QUOTAS IN 2010
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
All metropolitan commercial television licensees exceeded the requirements of the Australian Content Standard and Children’s Television Standards in 2010, according to figures released today by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
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AUSTRALIANS WATCHING AN EXTRA 35 MINS OF TV A WEEK
Thursday, 14 July 2011
A review of official ratings data for the first six months of this year shows a phenomenal increase in the average time Australians are spending watching traditional TV.
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GET UP ADVERTISEMENT
Monday, 4 July 2011
CAD statement
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CONVERGENCE REVIEW FRAMING PAPER
Friday, 10 June 2011
Free TV Australia today responded to the Convergence Review’s Framing Paper.
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FREE TV RESPONSE TO LIVE ODDS DURING SPORTS COVERAGE
Friday, 27 May 2011
Free TV Australia notes the government’s announcement today that it is seeking to limit the advertising of betting odds during sports broadcasts on all platforms.
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FREE TV WELCOMES ACMA’s DECISION TO ADOPT A ‘BLOCK’ SPECTRUM PLANNING APPROACH
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Free TV Australia welcomes the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA’s) announcement today that it is recommending a ‘block’ approach to planning the restack of broadcasting spectrum.
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FREE TV SUPPORTS DIGITAL SET-TOP-BOX PROGRAM
Friday, 13 May 2011
Free TV Australia today said it strongly supports the Federal Government's digital set-top-box program.
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TIME SPENT WATCHING TV INCREASING IN 2011
Friday, 13 May 2011
A review of official ratings data shows that Australians are spending more time watching traditional television in 2011, when compared with the same period last year.
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NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES EXPLORES “THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION”
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Free TV Australia today announced the launch of “2020 Vision”: an industry initiative dedicated to exploring how the television platform will evolve over the next ten years.
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FREE TV COMMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTERIM ANTI-SIPHONING LIST
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Free TV Australia welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it will extend the anti-siphoning list which is due to expire at the end of the month.
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NEW CHANNELS A HIT WITH VIEWERS
Friday, 3 December 2010
New consumer research shows the new free-to-air channels are proving a hit with viewers, driving increased TV consumption and quickly becoming part of Australian's regular television viewing.
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25% LIKELY TO SWITCH-OFF PAY TV
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Research released today by Free TV Australia revealed that one in four pay TV subscribers are likely to cancel or downgrade their pay TV subscription because of the increased choice offered by the new free-to-air channels.
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FREE TV STATEMENT ON ANTI-SIPHONING LIST
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Free TV Australia today notes the Government’s announcement on the future of the anti-siphoning list.
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TV INDUSTRY CELEBRATES A WATERSHED YEAR
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
The commercial free-to-air television industry gathered to celebrate a watershed year at a function held at Parliament House in Canberra.
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DYING WITH DIGNITY VICTORIA ADVERTISEMENT
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Media statement in response to the decision by Commercials Advice to refuse classification for the Dying With Dignity Victoria advertisement.
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EXIT INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISEMENT
Monday, 13 September 2010
Media statement in response to press coverage of the Exit International television commercial.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JANUARY TO JUNE 2010 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 January - 30 June 2010.
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FREE TV EXCEEDS AUSSIE CONTENT QUOTAS IN 2009
Friday, 16 July 2010
All metropolitan and regional commercial TV licensees exceeded the requirements of the Australian Content Standard & Children’s Television Standards in 2009, according to figures released today by the ACMA.
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DRAMATIC PAY TV SLUMP WHILST FREE-TO-AIR POWERS AHEAD
Friday, 9 July 2010
Free-to-air television’s share of total viewing has hit a four-year high this winter while pay TV has suffered its worst June share since 2007, ratings analysis shows.
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FREE TV CEO PRESENTATION AT RADCOMMS 2010
Monday, 3 May 2010
A presentation into 'THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION'
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FREE TV THE ONE TO WATCH IN 2010
Friday, 30 April 2010
A review of the survey year-to-date ratings shows blockbuster programming, new digital multi-channels and new technologies are all driving huge audiences for Free TV in 2010.
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FREE TV WELCOMES RECOGNITION OF INDUSTRY ROLE IN DELIVERING AUSTRALIAN CONTENT
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Free TV Australia welcomes the announcement by the Rudd Government today that it will provide licence fee rebates to protect Australian content on commercial television.
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FREE TV ANNOUNCES JULY TO DECEMBER 2009 AD REVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION NETWORKS
Friday, 29 January 2010
Advertising revenue for free-to-air commercial television networks for the period 1 July - 31 December 2009.
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FREE TV WELCOMES SOLUTION FOR REGIONAL DIGITAL TV BLACKSPOTS
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Free TV Australia today welcomed the Rudd government’s announcement of measures to ensure that regional television viewers in digital blackspots will receive the full suite of digital television services after analogue switch-off.
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