This blog explores new research arguing that public service media should be recognised as essential national infrastructure, comparable to transport or healthcare. It highlights how […]
As the BBC’s Charter Review approaches, a new briefing paper, BBC New to Britain: A Public Interest Case for an English-First Integration Service, calls for […]
The BBC’s leadership turmoil signals a deeper, systemic failure. This post compares today’s BBC to British Leyland’s decline: centralised control, weak product discipline, factional culture, […]
How did the Manchester Piccadilly Gardens brawl highlight the grey zone between citizen reporting and influencer livestreams? What responsibilities around consent and dignity apply when […]
This post explores how the Revolution Social podcast, hosted by Evan Henshaw-Plath, reveals the transformation of media in the age of social networks and open […]
The Challenges and Opportunities for UK Local Media report offers a vital assessment of declining local journalism and fragmented media policy. Its call for coordination […]
Do Ofcom’s proposals on local radio news fall short of what is needed to restore trust, accountability, and civic value? In its response Better Media […]
Grounded sociological research into media use in the UK is limited and under-attended. While community radio repeats outdated formats, social media creators like Billy Moore’s […]
Radiocentre’s Force for Good report highlights commercial radio’s role in providing trusted news, companionship, and community support, but defining true public value requires more than […]
How can collaborative community media strengthen local connections and cultural life? What benefits do volunteers gain by sharing their skills with grassroots media projects? Why […]
What happens when empathy overrides accuracy in news reporting? How does withholding facts affect public trust and democratic debate? What lessons can journalists learn from […]
Why are journalists overlooking the rise of disorder in Britain’s public spaces? What would change if reporting moved away from press releases and back to […]
The Behind the Screen report calls on Public Service Broadcasters to share innovation and build transparent, user-focused platforms. By embracing open standards and decentralised models, […]
In an era marked by social fragmentation, digital overload, and declining trust in institutions, the way we communicate matters more than ever. For public services, […]
Podcast: Play in new window
https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Decentered-Media-007-2025-07-14-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowIn this episode of the Decentered Media podcast, I sit down with Kajal Nisha Patel to explore how creativity, care, and […]
