Ofcom Updates Impact Assessment Guidance
It’s good to see that Ofcom has published the results of their consultation on the process of Impact Assessments, and that they have made considerable […]
Month: July 2023
Community Media and Cultural Disruption
Media theorist Marshall McLuhan, explored the ways electronic media have transformed the values, lifestyles, and institutions of Western civilization. McLuhan’s most famous idea is that […]
Collecting Stories About Leicester at Western Park Festival
Leicester Stories and Leicester Community Radio (LCR) will be attending the Western Park Festival 2023. This exciting collaboration will bring together two community-focused initiatives to […]
It’s Time to Stop Conflating Interest With Identity in Broadcast Law and Regulation
Is our race, sex or sexual orientation simply a matter of collective interest? Do the characteristics that define our identity rest on a set of […]
Learning to Live in a Post-Institutional and Decentralised Media World
The media landscape is changing rapidly. We are living in a post-institutional and decentralised media world, where traditional media outlets are no longer the only […]
Ofcom Annual Report 2023 – Where’s the Focus on Equality Impact Assessments?
Ofcom’s 2022/23 Annual Report outlines several initiatives and strategies related to radio broadcasting and the promotion of the needs of minority communities and people defined […]
Community Media – Talking About Integration
How do diverse communities maintain a functional and desirable sense of social cohesion in an age of cultural fragmentation, media-driven misinformation, and globalised threats to […]
This is Not America: A Call for Authentic Cultural Expression in Modern Britain
Tomiwa Owolade’s “This is Not America” is a compelling exploration of race and identity in Britain, challenging the Americanised lens through which these issues are […]
Is There Such A Thing as Local Commercial Radio?
In the dynamic landscape of broadcasting, the distinction between local and commercial radio is a critical one, shaped by a complex set of definitions and […]
Community Media Discussion – Overcoming Culture Shock
On Wednesday 12th July, I’m attending an all party event at the House of Commons: Lessons from Leicester: Bridging Communities across the UK. The discussion […]
Ofcom Broadcast Code – A Bulwark Against Antagonism and Misinformation
The Guardian is reporting that Ofcom will be investigating GB News and TalkTV over potential breaches of impartiality rules. The investigation is focusing on the […]
Culture and Democracy – How Cultural Participation Drives Positive Civic Engagement
The report “Culture and Democracy: The Evidence” aims to help policymakers understand the relationship between culture and democracy, and how this may inform decision-making. It […]
Labour’s Media Policy: A Call for Clarity and Public Engagement
As the Labour Party gears up for the next general election, questions are emerging about their plans for the regulation and provision of media. While […]