PBS Ombudsman Criticizes Drug Company Sponsorship

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PBS OMBUDSMAN CRITICIZES DRUG COMPANY SPONSORSHIP
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
PBS ombudsman Michael Getler says he doesn't think PBS should have accepted a sponsorship from drug company GlaxoSmithKline for an obesity special airing next month: "even though GlaxoSmithKline came in late and, under PBS policy, has no say in any of the content, this kind of possible conflict can undermine credibility and, without knowing the financial details, doesn't seem worth it."
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