Different complaint bodies
ABC (Aduit Bureau Of Circulation) -
I found this link which apparently shows the reply of ABC to a complaint.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blneugent.htm
In this statement it shows a mans letter of complaint to the ABC and his very rude reply from them. He claims this is true however we cant always trust what we read or hear.
NRS (National Readership Survey) - Conduct masses of surveys 12 months of the year 7 days a week about prints this is to help find out how newspapers are doing and their audience.
PPA (Periodicals Publishers Assocation) - According to http://www.ppa.co.uk/about/
'The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) represents more than 200 companies, covering everything from consumer magazine publishers to business-to-business data and information providers and smaller independents.
We promote the industry in all its forms, protect members through lobbying activities, and advise the industry through communications and training work.'
PCC (Press Complaints Commission) - The PCC deal with prints, protecting peoples rights and dealing with any complaints about articles or any media on their websites.
http://www.pcc.org.uk/AboutthePCC/WhatisthePCC.html
I found this link which apparently shows the reply of ABC to a complaint.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blneugent.htm
In this statement it shows a mans letter of complaint to the ABC and his very rude reply from them. He claims this is true however we cant always trust what we read or hear.
NRS (National Readership Survey) - Conduct masses of surveys 12 months of the year 7 days a week about prints this is to help find out how newspapers are doing and their audience.
PPA (Periodicals Publishers Assocation) - According to http://www.ppa.co.uk/about/
'The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) represents more than 200 companies, covering everything from consumer magazine publishers to business-to-business data and information providers and smaller independents.
We promote the industry in all its forms, protect members through lobbying activities, and advise the industry through communications and training work.'
PCC (Press Complaints Commission) - The PCC deal with prints, protecting peoples rights and dealing with any complaints about articles or any media on their websites.
http://www.pcc.org.uk/AboutthePCC/WhatisthePCC.html
'The PCC is an independent body which administers the system of self-regulation for the press. It does so primarily by dealing with complaints, framed within the terms of the Editors' Code of Practice, about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines (and their websites, including editorial audio-visual material) and the conduct of journalists. It can also assist individuals by representing their interests to editors in advance of an article about them being published.
The purpose of the PCC is to serve the public by holding editors to account. We strive to protect the rights of individuals, while at the same time preserving appropriate freedom of expression for the press. We proactively advertise our services and reach out to people who may be in need of our help. We aim to promote high standards by developing clear guidance and practical principles through our rulings, and offering training and advice to editors and journalists.'
Advertising Association - (http://www.adassoc.org.uk/Home)
The AA determin and help make important descisions about the future of advertising.
Advertising Standards Authority- The Advertising Stardards Authority are here to make sure all advertisements are true and decent for the television or other media type.They read and attend to all complaints about advertising and work along side of OFCOM. With just one complaint the Advertising Standard Authority can take down an advertisement.
Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre - According to (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Advertising_Clearance_Centre) the Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre 'was an NGO which until December 31, 2007 pre-approved most British television advertising. The work of the BACC has been taken over by Clearcast Ltd.'
Ofcom - Working alongside the Advertisment Standard Authority ofcom deal with any issues relating to advertisments.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/what-is-ofcom/
'Ofcom is the communications regulator.
We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.
We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive.
Ofcom operates under the Communications Act 2003. This detailed Act of Parliament spells out exactly what Ofcom should do – we can do no more or no less than is spelt out in the Act.
The Act says that Ofcom’s general duties should be to further the interests of citizens and of consumers. Meeting these two duties is at the heart of everything we do.
Accountable to Parliament, we are involved in advising and setting some of the more technical aspects of regulation, implementing and enforcing the law.
Ofcom is funded by fees from industry for regulating broadcasting and communications networks, and grant-in-aid from the Government.
Legal Rights
Copyright
Copyright is keeping your rights to your own original idea or product. It means that no-one can use your idea without you giving them written consent. It is also used all over photographs so people can copy and paste them into their own work. For example this photo shows a photograph but it has been watermarked so that whenever someone uses it they are crediting the original photographer. Watermarking can be done on Photoshop.
Performing rights
A performing right is the right to perform a piece of music in public. It is part of the copyright and means that if you don't have legal rights then you will be committing an offence. It is used for live played music rather than music playing out of speakers by the original artist. http://www.prsformusic.com/Pages/default.aspx This is one example of a company that helps protect the rights of music. 
Royalties
A royalty is a percentage that a company have to pay to another for using their product. It is like a tax.
Libel
A Libel is a written opinion or false statement that can be considered damaging to a persons reputation. However since the Internet came along it has become more difficult to keep track of.
'Libel is defined as defamation by written or printed words, pictures, or in any form other than by spoken words or gestures.' - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation
Equal opportunities
Equal opportunities is the belief that everyone should be treated the same and equally. This means that everyone's human rights should be the same to make it equal for everyone. No-one should be discriminated for their race, age or sexuality.
Broadcasting act
The broadcasting act allows you to boradcast/show a video online or on the TV. For example of Youtube.com everyone that uses someone else's footage has to quote it to the original owner of the video.
Censorship
Censorship is something that covers up a word or rude content so that you cant hear it. Its used so that they don't have to watershed something. For example if a programme was shown before watershed (9pm) then they have to censor things. This means after 9pm swearing and nudity is allowed on television because all young children should have gone to bed already.
Censorship
Censorship is something that covers up a word or rude content so that you cant hear it. Its used so that they don't have to watershed something. For example if a programme was shown before watershed (9pm) then they have to censor things. This means after 9pm swearing and nudity is allowed on television because all young children should have gone to bed already.
Not only this but films and games have age limits. This means someone under the age of 18 wouldn't be able to buy an aged 18 game. This is to help prevent under age children's playing and watching unsuitable footage.
Another example of censorship is Parental Guidance means that a young adult/child should be accompanied by an adult.
More age limits are things such as 12, 12A, 15 and 18.
Accuracy
It is unfair on an idividual if someone writes or says something that is untrue about you. This is because it could put you in a negative positions and writers aren't allowed to put false things about you in the media. They could be sued as a result however if a story was to make them a lot of publicity then they may do it anyway as they know they could get sued. This happening however is very unlikely.
Privacy
Privacy is another thing to consider when talking/writing about people because everyone is entitled to their private lifes. This means that celebrities might not want everyone to know that they're pregnant or seeing someone new for example. Here i have shown an example of someones privacy being exploited.
Printing Regulations
More age limits are things such as 12, 12A, 15 and 18.
Accuracy
It is unfair on an idividual if someone writes or says something that is untrue about you. This is because it could put you in a negative positions and writers aren't allowed to put false things about you in the media. They could be sued as a result however if a story was to make them a lot of publicity then they may do it anyway as they know they could get sued. This happening however is very unlikely.
Privacy
Privacy is another thing to consider when talking/writing about people because everyone is entitled to their private lifes. This means that celebrities might not want everyone to know that they're pregnant or seeing someone new for example. Here i have shown an example of someones privacy being exploited.
Printing Regulations
THE PCC - Press complaints
commission.
They deal with newspapers, magazines and newspaper websites. They don't however cover things on advertisements, books, blogs and you also have to be connected to the story to be able to make an official complaint.
Libel - The sun tells us that Beynce's baby isn't really Jay Z's.
Innaccurate reporting - Adele has cancer.
Offensive material - Look how much wait Cheryl Cole has put on (disgusting photo)
Public right to know - Harry and Caroline are back on.
On the PCC website (http://www.pcc.org.uk/complaints/makingacomplaint.html) it shows the 5 steps to make a complaint. Here is a screenshot of that section.
They deal with newspapers, magazines and newspaper websites. They don't however cover things on advertisements, books, blogs and you also have to be connected to the story to be able to make an official complaint.
Examples
Sensationalism -
London Riots
It is a good example
because it contains a sense of violence seen through images.
Libel - The sun tells us that Beynce's baby isn't really Jay Z's.
This is a good
example as it is made up and so it isn't true but its about a celebrity so that
people would want to read about it as they believe its true,
Innaccurate reporting - Adele has cancer.
This was reported
however it wasn't true as the actual problem was loose skin particles in her
throat.
Offensive material - Look how much wait Cheryl Cole has put on (disgusting photo)
This would be
considered offensive material as she will be offended and its a photo to cause
reaction from the public.
Privacy and Paparazzi
- Justin bieber swears at paparazzi.
This would be a good
example as he is being annoyed by the paparazzi and they are taking advantage of
the mood that he is in to make him look bad.
Negative
Representation - Kim Kardashian's wedding is over after only 72 days.
They haven't told her
side of the story and it makes her look extremely bad.
Public right to know - Harry and Caroline are back on.
This isn't a right
for the public to know but because they want it that's what the papers give
them.
On the PCC website (http://www.pcc.org.uk/complaints/makingacomplaint.html) it shows the 5 steps to make a complaint. Here is a screenshot of that section.
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