Thursday 31 March 2011

Dixons steps up turnaround plan

Dixons steps up turnaround plan
Dixons Retail has stepped up its turnaround plans after issuing a profit warning on the back of disappointing sales performance in the fourth quarter.
Read more on Mad.co.uk


ASA launches tongue-in-cheek ad campaign
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has launched its first consumer ad campaign in five years to raise public awareness of its regulatory role.
Read more on Campaign


14 primary pupils pay the price for boozing
MORE than a dozen

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Your Questions About The Sun Uk

Mandy asks…can anyone advise on where is the cheapest place to go for an all inclusive holiday in the sun from uk?am aiming to book a family holiday for may/june next year for my husband and 4 children (ages range from 13 to 23 yrs) and wanting all inclusive to help budget while we are away.
where is the cheapest place to go? needs to have reasonable nightlife for older children.
thankyou in advanceJack Roth answers:Hi there
depending on the dates i find Tunisia and Egypt pretty cheap.

Or

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Wednesday 30 March 2011

LG Optimus 3D Will Be the World's First 3D Smartphone

by kk+
LG Optimus 3D Will Be the World's First 3D Smartphone
Article by John M Davis






The 3-D technology is without a doubt the next big thing in the mobile phone industry as well as the tablet PC industry. In such a scenario, LG has launched two products in both these segments to claim a strong foothold initially. The LG Optimus 3D will be the product that will be launched in the mobile phone industry and it is expected to

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Your Questions About British Council

Maria asks…What is the best website for the British council stories and archives?The Years are 1976 - 1986
The country is Nigeria,
The category is military Rule
sites to include British council work and services.
(UK Fans only) Cheers.
I have tried the internet current files,
Where is the archiving for the last twenty years histories. ta.Jack Roth answers:I guess Encarta Encyclopedia can help youChris asks…Does the British Council embassy have any brochures or packets they have to give

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Tuesday 29 March 2011

Mayor Gregor Robertson @ W2 Woodwards Culture + Media House - Vancouver British Columbia

A few nice British Media images I found:
Mayor Gregor Robertson @ W2 Woodwards Culture + Media House - Vancouver British Columbia

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Your Questions About Ebay Uk

Paul asks…If i buy something from ebay UK, will i have to pay taxes and customs from the carrier at the door?I live in Canada, and im looking to buy shoes off ebay uk, which are 150US. The seller says i will not have to pay customs at the door?Jack Roth answers:Yes, you will pay GST and possibly PST, as well as any applicable duties (which depend on country of origin), plus a brokerage fee.Steven asks…Where on eBay UK can I get 16GB Pro Duo sticks, which are NOT counterfeit?I need to buy a

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Sunday 27 March 2011

Lastest British Advertising News

Office for Budget Responsibility: standard of living to fall for two years
Households face falling standards of living for at least another two years as rising prices outstrip wage increases, the Government’s official economic forecaster has warned.
Read more on AFP Telegraph Finance News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance


Tory peer's PR firm lobbies as Lukashenko crushes dissent
A public relations firm headed by a prominent donor to the Tory party is leading a lobbying drive to

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Lastest British Advertising News

Office for Budget Responsibility: standard of living to fall for two years
Households face falling standards of living for at least another two years as rising prices outstrip wage increases, the Government’s official economic forecaster has warned.
Read more on AFP Telegraph Finance News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance


Tory peer's PR firm lobbies as Lukashenko crushes dissent
A public relations firm headed by a prominent donor to the Tory party is leading a lobbying drive to

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Your Questions About Myspace Uk

Helen asks…Why Does My MySpace Say UK At The Top?When I'm from the US? Lol, How can i change it back?Jack Roth answers:At the very bottom, of Myspace click 'Myspace International" and a box is going to appear with these words:
Americas

* Brazil
* Canada
* Canada (Français)
* Latin America (Español)
* Mexico
* United States (English)
* United States (Latino)

Asia Pacific

* Australia
* India
* Japan
* Korea
* New Zealand

Europe

*

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Saturday 26 March 2011

Lastest British Advertising News

Empty advertising signage

Image by burgundavia
There was no advertising in any of the stations, but there were lots of empty signs around, both of this kind and on the wall facing the platform.
Budget lures company back to UK
The Chancellor's Budget tax cuts for businesses have received early endorsement after advertising giant WPP said it was likely to switch its headquarters back to the UK.
Read more on Express and Star


Just how fresh is fresh food at the supermarket?
Most

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Friday 25 March 2011

Is the Times looking at changing its paywall?

Is the Times looking at changing its paywall?
paidContent: Speculation that paper's website could introduce more nuanced model instead of current 'hard' paywall. By Robert Andrews
Read more on Guardian Unlimited


How to beat the budget
1. MYVOUCHERCODES.CO.UK A storehouse of online discount codes and links to print out money-off vouchers, the information on this site can get you money off everything from birthday cards to tapas. The drawback is that deals come and go, so you might just

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Is the Times looking at changing its paywall?

Is the Times looking at changing its paywall?
paidContent: Speculation that paper's website could introduce more nuanced model instead of current 'hard' paywall. By Robert Andrews
Read more on Guardian Unlimited


How to beat the budget
1. MYVOUCHERCODES.CO.UK A storehouse of online discount codes and links to print out money-off vouchers, the information on this site can get you money off everything from birthday cards to tapas. The drawback is that deals come and go, so you might just

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Nice London Media photos

Some cool London Media images:
Open House London - Olympic Park

Image by damo1977
A coach tour around the site of the 2012 Olympics.

With three years until the games I had the opportunity to have a tour of the site, as part of the 2009 Open House London Event.

This is the largest building on site and will house the world's media during the games.
Media Widgetised @ ad:tech London

Image by chinwag.com
Chinwag Live On Tour: Media Widgetised @ ad:tech
Media Widgetised @ ad:tech

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Thursday 24 March 2011

WPP eyes moving tax base back to UK

WPP eyes moving tax base back to UK
By Kate Holton and Sudip Kar-Gupta
Read more on Interactive Investor


Budget 2011: George Osborne tries to woo WPP back to Britain with promise of tax cuts
George Osborne is desperately trying to convince Sir Martin Sorrell to bring his WPP advertising empire back to the UK.
Read more on AFP Telegraph Finance News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance




Budget 2011: George Osborne tries to woo WPP back to Britain with promise of tax cuts
The

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Wednesday 23 March 2011

Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement

Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement
Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement
Read more on AFX CNF Finance Regulatory News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance


Humanists question number of religious in Britain
Twothirds of Britons are not religious according to polls commissioned by the British Humanist Association
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Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement

Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement
Photonstar LED Group - Supply Agreement
Read more on AFX CNF Finance Regulatory News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance


Humanists question number of religious in Britain
Twothirds of Britons are not religious according to polls commissioned by the British Humanist Association
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Tuesday 22 March 2011

Social Media Camp London 08

A few nice London Media images I found:
Social Media Camp London 08

Image by jkleske

Social Media Camp London 08

Image by jkleske

Social Media Camp London 08

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An Alternative To Staying In A London Hotel

by alex drennan
An Alternative To Staying In A London Hotel
Article by Media Solutions Marketing






The earliest record of occupation in the area of Pimlico was from 1626, when a row of cottages were built on land belonging to Westminster Abbey, and the surrounding lands were rough gardens, vegetable patches, and belonged to the Grosvenor family, who then leased Pimlico to Thomas Cubitt.The origin of the name 'Pimlico' is

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Monday 21 March 2011

Census protesters target arms firm

Census protesters target arms firm
Activists to swamp US arms giant with Twitter storm and email messages to protest at firm's £150m census contract A growing number of people are planning to boycott this year's census amid increasing fears about data security and the involvement of arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Many campaigners are angry that the £150m contract to run the census has been awarded to the American arms company ...
Read more on Guardian Unlimited


Yen intervention

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Census protesters target arms firm

Census protesters target arms firm
Activists to swamp US arms giant with Twitter storm and email messages to protest at firm's £150m census contract A growing number of people are planning to boycott this year's census amid increasing fears about data security and the involvement of arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Many campaigners are angry that the £150m contract to run the census has been awarded to the American arms company ...
Read more on Guardian Unlimited


Yen intervention

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Lastest British Advertising News

Murdoch paper used hacked emails, says BBC
News International publication the News of the World obtained emails from a hacked computer, the BBC has alleged. BBC...
Read more on ZDNet UK




Leo Burnett scoops global Red Cross account
The International Committee of the Red Cross has appointed Leo Burnett to handle its global advertising account.
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Sunday 20 March 2011

Largest Trade Directory in the UK Invites Wholesale Suppliers to Get Their Businesses Listed Free

by bbcworldservice
Largest Trade Directory in the UK Invites Wholesale Suppliers to Get Their Businesses Listed Free
Article by Media Relations






London, United Kingdom, February 1: ESources.co.uk of London has emerged as the largest trade directory in the United Kingdom of wholesale distributors, suppliers, and products. This portal has become extremely popular in recent times and is receiving a lot of Internet traffic.

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High and dry: Government's alcohol plan rejected by leading health organisations

High and dry: Government's alcohol plan rejected by leading health organisations
Under the 'responsibility deal', the drinks industry and supermarkets would be asked to make product labelling clearer and encourage 'healthy living'.
Read more on Daily Mail


Husband, by arrangement
Should love come before marriage, or the other way around? After five years in India, Miranda Kennedy was forced to rethink her western approach to relationships In the months after I first moved to Delhi, I

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High and dry: Government's alcohol plan rejected by leading health organisations

High and dry: Government's alcohol plan rejected by leading health organisations
Under the 'responsibility deal', the drinks industry and supermarkets would be asked to make product labelling clearer and encourage 'healthy living'.
Read more on Daily Mail


Husband, by arrangement
Should love come before marriage, or the other way around? After five years in India, Miranda Kennedy was forced to rethink her western approach to relationships In the months after I first moved to Delhi, I

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Saturday 19 March 2011

Your Questions About British Media Broadcasts

Charles asks…Does State-Run Media portray a negative image of the USA???In particular, I've heard accusations that the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) and the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp.) are particularly anti-American.

Does anyone think this is true??Jack Roth answers:YupPowered by Yahoo!

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Friday 18 March 2011

Serviced Apartments in London

by Nico Macdonald
Serviced Apartments in London
Article by Media Solutions Marketing






London attracts thousands of visitors from around the world each and every year. It's a city where you can enjoy shopping, entertainment and an overabundance of activities, a vibrant holiday destination that impresses tourists longing to see the most famous landmarks in the world, such Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, the Tower of London,

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The Week Ahead: Little cheer for retailers after bad winter and VAT

The Week Ahead: Little cheer for retailers after bad winter and VAT
After extreme weather hit the festive period, it is no secret that – with the rise in VAT just one of its headaches – the retail sector has suffered a tough 2011, and Debenhams aren't expected to produce any positive surprises tomorrow.
Read more on Independent


Failure of duty
HERE we go again. Council taxpayers are having to find another £98,000 to bail out organisers of last summer's housing expo.
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Your Questions About Media News

William asks…Why is the news media quite about the Senatorial elections?In 2008 there is 22 Republican seats inwhich there will be no incumbents, and 12 Democrates. Even if the Republican candidate becomes President, it is possible for the Democrates to have a major majority in the Senate and be able to over ride any Presidential veto.
But I not seen any news media discussing these election seats. Why?Jack Roth answers:It is my belief that many Senators will ride into office on the coat

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Thursday 17 March 2011

Your Questions About British Media Britain

Steven asks…Are British teens as bad as there media portrays them?If you read articles on british websites saying that Britain has a 'youth' problem, and shows often portray teens as party crazed animals, who live just to do drugs and drink. What do you think about this?Jack Roth answers:I have a number of teens in my family, and they party and drink, too.Richard asks…British Isles or Britain and Ireland?I read recently that the Irish Government no longer use the term the British Isles and

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Wednesday 16 March 2011

Firms 'should advertise special deals'

by Janis Behan
Firms 'should advertise special deals'
Article by Arthor Greenwald






Offering special deals is crucial part of business and has been for a long time. After all, the markets are competitive places these days and firms have to set themselves apart from rivals in order to attract the attention of consumers.However, local advertising and other such forms of promotion may be even more important than ever before.

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UK School Games 2010

Some cool UK Media images:
UK School Games 2010

Image by John 0'Shea
35mm photo-documentation of the UK School Games taken by Hannah Mumby whilst working on MESSAGE=MEDIUM project.

Photo Credit: Hannah Mumby

www.messagemedium.wordpress.com

project supported by: Modular Projects and Re-Dock


@Media Conference

Image by RSNY

Conduit's December 2008 email newsletter featuring UK Fundraising's toolbar

Image by HowardLake
Free browser toolbar and community provider Conduit

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Your Questions About Uk Media Magazines

John asks…I feel famous women who've done wrong get an unfair press by the media in the UK - What do you think?I mean on average compared to men that have committed similar misdeeds...The lower end tabloids and their magazines are often on womens case - but the Daily Mail like to get involved too - I say power to women - but there again its often women doing the criticising - I couldn't say the word that starts with bit and ends with ching!Jack Roth answers:I would say before power to women-"

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Tuesday 15 March 2011

Your Questions About British Media Israel

George asks…Is this proof that Israel controls Main Media in the West?http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2009/01/2009123194844488755.html

BBC refuses to show Gaza appeal for humanitarian aid. The appeal was from DEC (includes British Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children and others).

For how long will the West allow a tiny country in the Middle East dictate what they can and cannot broadcast on their media?
Here is a link from Daily

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Monday 14 March 2011

Cheap London Hotels

by DanForys
Cheap London Hotels
Article by Nancy eben






Being an important tourist destination, the city of London is visited by millions of tourist and visitors throughout the year. And so accommodation in London is very easy to find. Throughout the city you will find lodging facility ranging from cheap London hotels, mid range hotels to world class luxurious hotels. Cheap Hotels in London is basically located in the remote

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Your Questions About Uk Media London

William asks…Is virgin media worth getting, in London (UK)?..20mb? is it good?Jack Roth answers:Yes virgin media is an amazing service, it has an amazing connection speed with no limit, sometimes in peek times alot of internet providers slow down but virgin are so quick it doesn't make a difference, you will not be disappointed if you go with virgin, i am actually on BT but many of my family members are on virgin and i prefer virgin and i would say virgin are the best providers in the

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Sunday 13 March 2011

Nice UK Media photos

A few nice UK Media images I found:
The London Electricity Board are stupid

Image by James Cridland
Allow me to explain. This is 62 St Martin's Lane, and was, in 2001, the home of a little company that I was part of called "Media UK.com Ltd". It's owned by the London Electricity Board, and Felspar, the company who gave us a home, were rather curtly told that the LEB wanted a ton more money as rent: not too helpful, given that Felspar had taken quite a lot of care of this

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Your Questions About British Media Britain

Donna asks…Prostitution is illegal in Britain, yet why has the British media made their lives into shows?Secret Diary of a Call Girl on ITV2.

By producing such shows, only shows support for that illegal job. Is there any show called "secret diary of a drug dealer?".

Prostitution destroys society, and makes marriages turn to divorce and affecting the children. Prostitutes should be rehabillitated like drug users.

How many of my answerers support such people and have been customers?

No

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Saturday 12 March 2011

Holiday UK

by ItoWorld
Holiday UK
Article by Media Solutions Marketing






With the pound at it's weakest against the Euro of late, holiday makers have found it is more affordable for them to stay at home and make sure they re-discover what Britain has to offer.Global warming means that summertime in the UK can achieve temperatures akin to summer sun destinations abroad, thus, seaside resorts are proving more and more popular, and

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Your Questions About Media News

Mandy asks…Is the news media allowed to broadcast anyone's personal problems without their permission?The Tiger Woods fiasco had me thinking. If I were in a similar situation, could the news media broadcast my personal business all over the air waves without my permission? Where is there a line of demarcation that separates a celebrity from a non-celebrity? Why is one person's personal life open to the news media, while another person is entitled to privacy. What gives journalists the right

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Friday 11 March 2011

Nice London Media photos

A few nice London Media images I found:
'Media and the Games' Panel / Podium 2012 Olympics HE Conferrence

Image by the_sand_is_neon
Prof Andy Miah (University of the West of Scotland), Alex Balfour (Head of New Media, LOCOG), Wes Streeting (Helena Kennedy Foundation), Roger Mosey (BBC Director, London 2012).
Jeffery Veen's Presentation, @Media 2006, London

Image by jamesmellor

adtech london. social media talk

Image by channelship
Pictures by @fredchannel from

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Your Questions About British Media Online

Donna asks…Impact on British ISP's?What do you all the think the impact on the British internet providers has been since the release of online media streaming, not so much youtube but more BBCi player, they allow streamed content of HD and it is hugely popular... surely this has put a lot of strain on the providers servers. Have they had to spend a fortune to upgrade?

any views would be great?Jack Roth answers:Well considering the whole telephone network is owned by BT and everyone has to

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Thursday 10 March 2011

A Mini World

by DFID - UK Department for International Development
A Mini World
Article by Media Solutions Marketing






London has the charm and open heart to accept and welcome people from all over the world, and is perhaps the only city which can be called a mini world. A melting pot of cultures, London is the most cosmopolitan city, every race, culture and language is found here in this mini world.The City boasts a rich culture heritage

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Lastest London Advertising News

Cineworld hails 3D effect
Cineworld says it is now Britain's biggest cinema operator after seeing strong revenues in 2010.
Read more on Sharecast Finance News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance




New export research tool helps translate products into sales
How Global Market Finder, a free Google tool that provides insights about export markets, has helped a London-based florist to profit after it found out that Germans were more likely to send flowers to ...
Read more on AFP

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Your Questions About Uk News

John asks…How come the UK news is on about a Hells Angels muder on the M40, when the Hells Angels are American?and that bloke who was shot doesn't look like a Hells Angel, he looks like Brian BlessedJack Roth answers:The Hells Angels started in the US, but they are an international organization.Linda asks…Does UK news cover the presidential elections?How much do they talk about it and who do you want to win?Jack Roth answers:It mentions it , It details some of the more interesting

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Wednesday 9 March 2011

Your Questions About British Media Broadcasts

Linda asks…what was the first british science fiction tv programme?for my media, i have to find out what was the first british science fiction tv programme and when was it broadcast, i have no clue about science fiction, so i would really like some help... thanks anyone who helpss :)Jack Roth answers:I think Quatermass was before this.

.Robert asks…ANY MEDIUMS CONTACTED MICHAEL JACKSON YET?have any famous american mediums claimed to or contacted michael jackson yet? i know a famous

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Tuesday 8 March 2011

What’s Going On With The AT&T And Verison Advertisement Conflict?

by Janis Behan
What’s Going On With The AT&T And Verison Advertisement Conflict?
Article by Jordan Pizarro






Media wars aren't actually a brand new thing in America. In reality, even in other countries, media are already utilized and manipulated by money wielding individuals or companies who thinks that starting a word war on TV while an incredible number of individuals are watching seem to be a effective act. But in the

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham reduces costs, recruitment time & paper trail with StepStone

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham reduces costs, recruitment time & paper trail with StepStone
The UK’s London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has announced the implementation of StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition to handle recruitment and to process the 120,000 applications it receives for the 600 vacancies it advertises each year – reducing the expected time to hire by a third and significantly cutting its advertising spend.
Read more on Online Recruitment


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Your Questions About Amazon Uk

Paul asks…Can I purchase items from Amazon.uk if im in the US? aslo, How does the currency exchange process work?I wan tot order something from Amazon.uk with a debit card. can i do that? will they exchange the currency with a debit card?Jack Roth answers:Yes You can i have done it before, just go on google and check how much is the conversion from Euros to Dollars and that is what you will be charge. It gets delived in about a week, if you pay for regualr shipping.

Good Luck!!Powered by

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Your Questions About Uk Media London

Jenny asks…How do I get the media contacts, and send press releases to Newspapers in UK (London, in particular)?Jack Roth answers:Try contacting the BBC. There should be an internet address for them on the web, or if you have cable or satellite tv. The BBC has programming that has news and other things that has their addresses.
Hope this helps.Powered by Yahoo!

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Your Questions About British Media Britain

Charles asks…Do you think the British Media & the McCanns are painting Britain in a bad light?With all this Biased reporting in the Press & TV,
You never get a unbiased view in the Media, they also keep criticising the PJs, Do we come across has Biased & smug, what must the rest of the worls think?
Ladybugs, thats good to know you dont, i am ashamed of our media
Storm, you are so right.
Snook, it's more than that, it's shameful
Retox, it dosent make you proud does it?
yahooyah, I

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