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Old 15-10-2012, 12:56   #1
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Letter coming up on screen

Started noticing this last week while watching the Xfactor That when the show comes starts during a break or at the begining at the bottom right of the screen a letter comes up. Anyone know whats going on their? I have also noticed when I am watching On demand as well like the Walking Dead. It comes on screen for a couple of seconds. Just curious why is it there.
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Re: Letter coming up on screen

I presume what you're on about is the letter P appearing. This means that the show has Product Placement in it which basically means that a company/product has paid a fee to be advertised on the show. It is becoming more and more popular now, you will see it on a number of shows including Emmerdale, Coronation Street & Deal Or No Deal.
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Re: Letter coming up on screen

Thanks. Nothing to worry about then!
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Re: Letter coming up on screen

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Started noticing this last week while watching the Xfactor
Is it a big red X?
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Re: Letter coming up on screen

The P has been around for at least 18 months on UK TV shows. Its to indict product placement.

Ie in Corrie instead of a generic cashpoint there is a Nationwide ATM in the corner shop and other real products are now visible and mentioned.

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2011/0...acement-on-tv/
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