The Post-Institutional Media Landscape Is Already Here – Are We Ready?
The rise of decentralised media platforms has transformed the landscape of journalism, not in a slow, evolutionary sense, but in a way that breaks fundamentally […]
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Substack’s Rise – A Shift Towards Local Connection or a Risk to Inclusion?
Substack has quickly established itself as a noteworthy development in the digital media landscape, offering writers, journalists and commentators a means to communicate directly with […]
Reframing News Reporting – The Supreme Court Ruling on the Equality Act 2010
The Supreme Court’s ruling on April 16, 2025, clarifying that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, has ignited a critical conversation […]
Who Owns the Airwaves? Consolidation, Convenience, and the Quiet Displacement of Local Radio
A shift is underway in the UK’s radio landscape. It’s not one characterised by headline drama or overt controversy, but by the steady march of […]
Decentered Media Podcast – Ciarán Murray Reimagining Journalism Blockchain, Tokens, and the Future of Decentralised Media
Podcast: Play in new window
https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Decentered-Media-Podcast-006-2025-04-08-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowIn this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, Rob Watson is joined by Ciarán Murray, CEO and founder of the Olas […]
Audiences Are Not Dupes – Why Media Reform Needs a More Complex Conversation
The argument put forward by Nick Cohen and Justin Hempson-Jones about the ways in which social media is being manipulated by authoritarian actors is one […]
Reimagining UK Media – Pluralistic and Locally Accountable
The concentration of media ownership in the UK has long been a challenge for democratic participation, local representation, and public accountability. A handful of corporations […]
Media Regulation – Clarity and Consistency in Language Use
Ofcom plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of media and communications in the UK. However, the language it employs in its policy reviews […]
Challenging the ‘Audience’ Concept in UK Media Regulation, Operations, and Development
The term “audience” is central to discussions about media policy, regulation, and industry strategy, yet it is rarely interrogated beyond its functional use. It serves […]
BBC, Leadership, and the Future of Public Service Media
On Thursday, a discussion with Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, took place at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. The discussion focused on the future […]
Cultural Vandalism – The Impact of BBC’s Decision to Cease Drama Production on Radio 3
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, […]
The Changing Face of Local Radio: Understanding Global’s Consolidation Strategy
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 […]
Accountability Media
Elon Musk’s interventions in British politics have sparked significant concerns regarding the accountability of social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Several key issues have […]
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 […]
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 […]