Broadcaster Certificate

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Gain a practical insight into the TV Advertising clearance process, to understand Clearcast, our role in the industry and how we can best work together.

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Description

“Great! Very interesting and informative. All my questions were answered.” – Aine, Virgin Media, October 25

“Insightful, engaging and everything was very well explained.” – Grace, Channel 4, March 25

Gain a practical insight into the TV Advertising clearance process, to understand Clearcast, our role in the industry and how we can best work together. The course includes an overview of key BCAP Code rules, how scheduling and timing decisions are made, how claims are interpreted and more.

You’ll earn the Broadcaster Certificate upon completion.

This course is CPD-certified, and IPA- accredited.

Online webinars

Time: two-parts across consecutive days at 10:30 – 12:00.
Includes: live polls, ‘key slides’ takeaway.
Cost: £345 +VAT per person.

In-person sessions

Time: 09:30 – approximately 13:30.
Location: central London venue.
Includes: lunch, refreshments all day, networking, interactive quizzes.
Cost: £345 +VAT per person.

Booking

You can book via the booking form or by emailing us at training@clearcast.co.uk.

Syllabus

Why? Essential context

Why does clearance happen?
Who is Clearcast?
Who are the ASA, Ofcom and CAP?
Clearance history and industry information

How? Do’s and don’ts

Pre-production clearance process break-down
Post-production clearance process break-down
Timing restrictions: triggers, decisions and scheduling

What? Need-to-know overview

What is the BCAP code?
Section 1: Responsibility
Section 2: Recognition
Section 3: Objective v subjective claims
- Misleading advertising
- Claim support requirements
Section 4: Harm and offence
- Gender stereotyping
- Key ad examples and past rulings
- Important watch-outs

Additional help

Video-on-demand advertising
FAQs
Any recent code or industry changes
Q&A opportunities throughout