Ofcom is the UK’s communications regulator. Their role is to ensure people get the best from their communications services, are protected from scams and to ensure that competition thrives. In order to achieve these objectives Ofcom needs to understand all relevant areas, their impact on consumers and the UK economy and where regulation may need to be considered.
A fascinating emerging area is User Generated Content (UGC) and Ofcom’s Director of Internet Policy has recently appointed Turner Hopkins to help them develop a thought leadership position. In particular, we will help them to understand the importance of UGC to UK society and its economic impact, both now and 10 years hence.
We’ll be looking at user generated content through the lens of consumers, business and government. We’ll also be considering issues around: civil society, business models, technology, creativity and innovation. Our methodology includes desk research as well as interviews with people from the UGC community, commentators, researchers, business and other stakeholders.
We’ll be blogging and tweeting about the project as we go along, naturally. But, given the subject, it would be ironic not to invite contributions and suggestions from our readers, so if you would like to take part, please let us know.
count me in
I came across your post on Twitter and I work for a company called Cell Journalist. We provide a UGC platform for over 200 television news stations in the U.S. We solely concentrate on UGC and know the importance of its growth and future. I understand the study is being conducted for the UK community but if you’re looking for any input outside from the UK community contact us! We’d be glad to help!
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I have only just come across your article/blog, and wonder if you are still after people to take part? I am new to writing creative content, so far just over one month of publishing on Squidoo. Before that I had not done anything about writing, apart from writing a few letters. I still have an enormous amount to learn, and thought that this might be an useful perspective in your research. As starting,developing your skills and becoming known! is a vital part of all the aspects you are looking into.
Ps: still never blogged before, so hope this is ok.
Hi there – thanks for getting in touch. I’m afraid our report is now submitted so we’re not consulting on this project, so we won’t be able to take your contribution. Nonetheless, please keep in touch – and good luck with the work! Simon