Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the range of potential influences on children's food choices, while suggesting that recent restrictions on advertising of some foods may not be as effective as expected. It aims to use home‐delivered food promotional materials to illustrate...

Considers the development of public relations in UK fast‐moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms. Argues that public relations is making some inroads into the traditional marketing promotional mix by acting either in a complementary way or in place of traditional advertising. Also considers the...

Explores UK audience reception data provided by the Broadcasting Audience Research Board (BARB) and questions it with regard to new technology. Discusses technological innovations with reference to changing from passive to interactive television viewing, and notes developments to remote control...