Media Brief

I'm the BBC's media correspondent and this is my brief selection of what you need to know.

Marie Stopes will run the first TV commercial for an abortion advice service next week. The Times reports that it's been welcomed by campaigners, and condemned by anti-abortion groups. Commercial abortion clinics are not allowed to advertise on TV.

A "Radio Amnesty" is being launched by the BBC and commercial stations to encourage listeners to switch from analogue to digital radio the BBC reports.

The Guardian carries a story that the OFT has concluded that Project Canvas, the broadband Freeview joint venture between the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five, BT, Talk Talk and Arqiva, does not qualify for investigation.

ITV is moving Coronation Street to 9pm for a week, to capitalise on the extended live broadcasts of Britain's Got Talent according to the Guardian.

The BBC Newspaper review reflects the papers' analysis of the eurozone crisis.

Links in full

Rosemary Bennett | Times | Fury as TV advert for abortion advice gets go-ahead
BBC | 'Scrappage' scheme launched to boost digital radio

Mark Sweney | Guardian | OFT clears Project Canvas
Mark Sweney | Guardian | ITV moves Coronation Street to maximise Britain's Got Talent boost
BBC | Newspaper review

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