In an effort to improve the image of the company, Royal Media Services have blacklisted a number of businesses it’s employees can’t take part.
“These guidelines endeavor to facilitate and promote the effective and proper use of all talents and staff within the RMS brand umbrella and who protect RMS reputation and brand.
“This means that common sense must be applied. A strict legal interpretation should not be used to justify accepting an advertiser or sponsor which the guidelines intended to stop,” reads an excerpt of the statement.
Prohibited side hustles
- Staff have been prohibited from advertising for any faith or religion, alcohol products, political parties and their candidates.
- Advertisements that deal with a controversial subject that is in the matter of public policy and advertisements that could compromise the RMS editorial policy.
- Any advertising that features a programme presenter or regular TV or radio artist should be clearly separated from their programmes
However, they were allowed to take part in certain areas which will be subject to approval by management
“The person from whom approval is sought will consider whether the proposal will meet the principles in these guidelines in particular in relation to the RMS impartiality and brand protection,” reads the statement in part
Gigs they can do upon approval
- Master of Ceremony in events,
- Advertising for government agencies,
