Is it really good news that maybe, just maybe, TV licences could be a thing of the past, when there are murmurings of a 1% increase in our taxes to make up the shortfall? Our taxes are already high, and there is no guarantee that every taxpayer owns a TV or radio - don't forget the licence covers radio as well. The public has until 7 December 2009 to submit written comments on the draft Public Service Broadcasting Bill [which is supposed to be available from www.doc.gov.za, not that we could find it yet, but thank you to the little bird who told us to try the Parliamentary Monitoring Group]. Tell us what you think in our poll this week. On the awards front, the Bookmarks Awards and Bizcommunity.com are this year launching the People's Choice Award. It's your chance to vote for your choice of the best of the best in Digital Marketing | Online Advertising, and Publishing | Website. Don't just sit there... VOTE! More action, less talk! Simone Puterman & Rod Baker PS In this week's Ornico Ad Showcase, we feature TV ads for Amstel, Clover Tropika, Miller Genuine Draft, Mercedes Benz E Class and Garmin, and radio ads for Centrum, FNB, Outsurance and Southern Sun.
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