Advertising Media Analysis
Robert Sawatzky
Oct 25, 2016

Hong Kong mulls new direction on TV product placement

Broadcasters and brands wait for government decision that would resolve "chicken and egg" problem over product placement.

TVB fought back after the Communications Authority fined it for this subtle on-air promotion of KFC. (Image source: Twitter @Passiontimes)

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