U.K. wrings hands over product placement

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Those nervous nellies in the U.K. have blocked a move to allow
product placement on TV
. Proponents of the ban have dragged out all the
tired clichés about distinguishing editorial from advertising and
"serious issues of trust for viewers."
What's not to trust? Maybe Dr.
Who would enjoy a crisp, refreshing Coke every now and then, and a
couple of Dell Inspirion notebooks and
Apple iPhones would sure help
spruce up the Tardis.






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