The UK’s radio broadcasting landscape is at a crossroads. While Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) has provided an important step forward in digital radio access, the continued […]
Here at Decentered Media, it’s our role to explore and articulate how media policy in the UK can evolve to better serve our diverse and […]
In this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, Rob Watson engages in discussion with Josh Shepperd, Associate Professor of Media Studies at the University of […]
The Misinformation Challenge Misinformation is more than just an abstract threat; it is a tangible challenge that affects every aspect of modern life in the […]
The Ofcom review of local media offers an important opportunity to reflect on the role of local news and information in the UK. The review […]
Yesterday I attended the Ofcom Workplan 2025 meeting in London, where I raised concerns about the control of social media platforms by unfriendly oligarchs, the […]
The Community Radio Order 2019 and the Community Radio Order 2025 reflect evolving approaches to the regulation of community radio in the UK. Below is […]
What would it take to rebuild trust between media organisations and the communities they aim to serve? This question challenges us to consider not only […]
The BBC’s recent decision to end drama production on BBC Radio 3 from April 2025 has sparked widespread outrage among the creative community. This move, […]
When we think about what drives an economic recession, debt is often the first culprit that springs to mind. But there’s another, less-discussed force at […]
Public authorities and civic services face an enduring challenge: how to connect meaningfully with the communities they serve. Traditional methods of engagement, such as surveys, […]
Podcast: Play in new window
https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Decentered-Media-001-2025-01-13-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowIn the latest exhibition at LCB Depot’s COMPUTALA, John Coster, an independent journalist and community media pioneer, is set to showcase […]
The influence of social media platforms in shaping public discourse and social interactions is unmatched in the digital age. Their proprietors, such as Elon Musk […]
Local radio has long been a vital part of the UK’s cultural and community fabric. It connects audiences with local news, events, and voices that […]
Modern Western societies have increasingly placed identity at the forefront of social and organisational frameworks. From government policies to workplace initiatives, the focus on defining, […]
