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The Government has opened the door to advertising and Netflix-style subscriptions as part of the BBC Charter Review. The commercial radio industry says it is not "commercially viable."

Ofcom proposes new rules to protect radio access on Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant as smart speaker listening continues to grow

Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2025 conference took place in London’s Kings Place last week under the theme ‘Advertising Amplified’ - watch the videos here

A new report examining the output and impact of commercial radio across the UK has found its public value role for audiences is greater than it has ever been. With...

Radiocentre wants new BBC DAB+ stations to carry regular news bulletins

Radiocentre is helping to co-ordinate the latest appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) across commercial radio and audio to help people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. The new […]

The figures compiled by Radiocentre show revenue has almost returned to its high of 2022.

The commercial radio industry has welcomed confirmation from the BBC that it will drop its proposals to introduce ads in podcasts on third-party platforms in the UK. After months of […]

Alongside Radiocentre's new research, Bauer urged the industry to focus on trusted media, agencies discussed integrating audio into media plans and System1 explored creative consistency.

As we begin a new year it’s tempting to look ahead and make predictions about the future. Some of this is sensible planning, scanning the horizon for challenges and opportunities. […]

Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton has penned his thoughts on radio’s challenges and opportunities in 2025

Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton has penned his thoughts on radio’s challenges and opportunities in 2025

The announcement today (19th December) that UK media regulator Ofcom is launching a comprehensive and independent assessment into the BBC’s plans to launch four new music radio stations has been […]

The BBC concluded its public interest process this week and the media regulator will now begin its own assessment.

Trade body warns of closures and a ‘chilling effect’ on investment in commercial radio if Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3 derivatives go ahead