COBA

The Commercial On-Demand and Broadcasting Association (COBA) is the UK industry body for digital, cable and satellite broadcasters and on-demand services.

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Chris Bryant MP @RhonddaBryant has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS

He has also been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk

[COBA @COBATVUK]

@10DowningStreet @lisanandy @DCMS Congratulations from @COBATVUK , the industry body for commercial broadcasters and on-demand services. We look forward to working with you to drive investment and sustainable growth in the UK’s world class TV sector.

[Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy]

From rugby league to Royal Opera, our cultural and sporting heritage runs through our towns, villages and cities and is one of our country’s greatest assets.

It is an unbelievable privilege to take on the role of Secretary of State @DCMS . The hard work begins today.

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Coba welcomes decision not to change the Costa advertising - @Ofcom seems to have listened to concerns about the potential damage to public service news

[Ofcom @Ofcom]

We’ve decided not to change the stricter TV advertising rules that apply to public service broadcasters, following a consultation.

After considering the potential impact on audiences and the wider market, we have decided to maintain the status quo. ⬇️
https://t.co/AtOHfmaSJW

[COBA @COBATVUK]

“Damaging” Ofcom plans for more TV advertising on @ITV and @Channel4 will result in nearly 30 mins of news lost each weekday, COBA report indicates

Proposed changes threaten public service news broadcasting and will harm audiences, says COBA executive director Adam Minns

Read more: https://t.co/jmDjkaDqcL

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Training needs to adapt to TV’s specific needs https://t.co/jCnYYhPVCY

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Bad for audiences and lacking the evidence to support it: our response to Ofcom's proposal to increase adverts on PSBs.

https://t.co/bFAewIC6yw

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Welcome commitment to reform Apprenticeships in todays speech by @Keir_Starmer Screen sector has long been calling for this. Biggest barrier to further growth is unlocking skills. @LucyMPowell @Steph_Peacock

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

I’m launching the five missions that will drive my Labour government and restore pride and purpose in our country.

Watch here. https://t.co/nAbq3Caq3Z

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Tax shake-up will make it harder for Britain to make hits like Happy Valley, warns TV industry https://t.co/SfogGwdWFk

[COBA @COBATVUK]

https://t.co/N8wz2Z2RLv

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Many thanks to @michelledonelan and @edvaizey for speaking at our 10th anniversary event last night. Great to catch up with so many people and hear more about @DCMS work: https://t.co/Tded9EYKtd

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Rival PSBs wary of hybrid funding model for BBC https://t.co/M7s2ZuGp5o

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Welcome discussion at @LordsCommsCom about impact on other services of changes to BBC funding. Let’s not damage the mixed ecology that has made UK screen sector a world leader. https://t.co/3KyZtRoFnm

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Amazon Prime Video launches £10m talent initiative https://t.co/GVVXdeIpbR

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Great example of mixed ecology of different commissioners benefiting South West - Wildlife series boom turns Bristol into ‘Green Hollywood’ https://t.co/BY2uSEHHoG

[Rt Hon Nadine Dorries @NadineDorries]

Thrilled to confirm in my first few days as @DCMS Secretary of State that quarantine exemptions for performing arts & film and high-end TV have been reinstated too

I know how much of a difference this will make to performers, filmmakers and musicians.

[Commercial TV & VoD Europe @ACT_eu]

📢Hungary: Broadcasting associations across Europe express dismay at anti-LGBTIQ bill & urge @EU_Commission to open infringement proceedings

https://t.co/aHgZkQzoos

[COBA @COBATVUK]

EU prepares to cut amount of British TV and film shown post-Brexit https://t.co/GIidRkE0yu

[COBA @COBATVUK]

Brexit brings huge channel licence migration https://t.co/F3waNtdhh0

[Oliver Dowden @OliverDowden]

Alongside great news about the deal, we have agreed to continue free flow of data between EU/EEA/EFTA & UK whilst EU completes its approval process for adequacy decisions.

This arrangement will be time limited. 

UK will have full autonomy over its data rules from 1 January.