Dr Ruth Zanker here from the New Zealand Broadcasting School. I am currently on leave in Oxford.

My research interests include the current political economy of children's global media flows...with an emphasis on implications for exposed/deregulated media markets. I look forward to attending your seminar. 

I am happy to contribute research perspectives if you believe that would be useful.

Best wishes
Dr Ruth Zanker


>>> Valerie Johnson <[log in to unmask]> 07/11/07 3:35 AM >>>
Social Market Foundation/Pact Event 
Does Children's Television have a future in the UK? 
Wednesday 25th July 10-12, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1 (nearest stations 
Westminster/St James's Park) 
Speakers including: James Thickett, Ofcom 
Floella Benjamin, OBE, Actress and Presenter 
Laurence Bowen, Feelgood Fiction
Chair: Lord (David) Lipsey, Chair, Social Market Foundation  

The Social Market Foundation, the independent public policy think tank, is 
extremely pleased to invite you to this debate, being held in association 
with Pact, taking place at One Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ on Wednesday 
25th July at 10-12 noon. 
Chidren's tv in the UK is facing a crisis. There is a growing lack of home 
grown television programmes for children, and much of the content of the 
media they consume is produced overseas. Whilst this might lead to a 
diversity and appreciation of different cultures, it also arguably results 
in a diminution of the cultural experience and development of a sense of 
identity that might ensue from consumption of UK produced programming. The 
amount of programming will further be diminished as a result of 
forthcoming restrictions on advertising to children. This will lead to the 
cessation of programming for children on ITV, as well as a significant 
reduction on cable and satellite tv. 
This event, which will draw speakers and attendees from parliamentarians, 
Ofcom, the major broadcasters and producers, will examine in detail the 
nature of the crisis, ask whether it is an example of market failure, 
examine how important plurality is in a multi media age and discuss the 
most appropriate mechanisms by which to protect children's programming. 
We very much hope you will be able to join us. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT 
IS FREE TO ATTEND, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN UPDATE YOU ON THE 
LINEUP OR ANY OTHER DETAILS. If you can come along, or would like to send 
a colleague in your place, then please contact Myriam Ben Ammar on 
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 020 7227 4412. 
Best wishes 
Valerie Johnson 
Social Market Foundation 

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