Ofcom’s Strangle-Hold on Radio Broadcasting Growth
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has written to over ten UK regulators, including Ofcom, urging them to prioritise economic growth and investment. In letters co-signed by […]
Month: December 2024
BBC Local Radio – Demographic Ghettos or Serving Citizens?
In his recent Radio Today article, radio broadcaster and media consultant David Lloyd critiques BBC Local Radio’s response to significant local events, highlighting a “systemic […]
Applying Ruskin’s Principles to Community Media
John Ruskin’s ideas about the moral, social, and aesthetic value of creative work provide an inspiring lens through which to consider the role of community […]
One Swallow Does Not Make a Spring – Analysing the Christmas TV Ratings Bubble
The expression “one swallow does not make a summer” originates from Aesop’s fables and conveys the idea that a single positive event is not sufficient […]
Globalised Culture and the Challenge of Mythogenetic Pluralism
Joseph Campbell, in his exploration of mythology, often addressed the ‘mythogenetic’ process—the way myths are born, evolve, and shape human culture. His concern about the […]
Seasonal Reflections from Decentered Media: Wishing You a Happy Christmas and Winter Solstice
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you—our supporters, readers, and contributors—for your engagement and encouragement throughout […]
The Role of Media, Culture, Arts, and Communications in Devolution Planning
I have reviewed the English Devolution White Paper to assess its implications for media, culture, arts, and communications within the context of devolution planning. The […]
Strengthening Communities Through Public Service Media – A Social Value Proposition
Public service media (PSM) holds immense potential to strengthen democracy, cultural identity, and social cohesion in the UK. Yet, as the media landscape evolves, the […]
Come On DCMS – It’s Time to Abandon Digital Switchover for Radio
Despite the expansion of digital radio services, analogue platforms such as FM and AM continue to play a significant role in the UK’s media landscape. […]
DCMS Community Radio Order Response
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today published its response to the consultation on analogue community radio licensing. This has elicited varied […]
Ofcom Workplan 2025 Consultation
In the coming weeks I will be working with Better Media, a members-based organisation that campaigns for more inclusive and representative forms of independent, community, […]
Assimilate or integrate – What’s the Difference?
The most recent immigration statistics for the UK, as of the data available up to 2024, show that net migration to the UK has been […]
Examining Elon Musk’s Vision for Decentralised News on X
Decentralised news has become an increasingly prominent concept, driven by technological innovation and cultural shifts that challenge traditional models of journalism. At the forefront of […]