French Broadcasters Told to Watch What They Say
June 7, 2011
In America, according to the comedian George Carlin, there are seven words to avoid saying on television. In France, the equivalent list has just grown by at least two: “Facebook” and “Twitter.”
Like broadcasters elsewhere, French news anchors sometimes urge viewers or listeners to visit Twitter or Facebook to receive updates or to comment. In a decree issued last week, the regulatory agency that oversees French television and radio said broadcasters should not mention the names of specific Internet companies when doing so, calling this a violation of French rules banning surreptitious advertising.
French Broadcasters Told to Watch What They Say