Justin O’Connor’s Culture is Not an Industry arrives at a critical moment. In a period marked by profound institutional fatigue, eroded trust in public and private […]
The Secretary of State and Minister for Media have taken to X (Twitter) to discuss the need for enhanced local media in the UK. At […]
With the news that the government is abolishing NHS England, do we now need to consider if media and communications regulation also needs similar reform? […]
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 […]
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The UK’s media landscape is at a crossroads. Decentered Media has long argued that the erosion of local media institutions has left a void in […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UK Government’s today announced its Plan for Neighbourhoods. This plan represents a significant step towards addressing long-standing issues of deprivation, social inequality, and community […]
With the growing emphasis on national security and social protection, as outlined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, it is time for the UK government […]
In February 2025, Ofcom’s Communications Affordability Tracker reported that 23% of UK households struggled to afford communication services in January, maintaining the same level as […]
What was the Irish Future of Media Commission concerned with? The Irish Future of Media Commission was primarily concerned with ensuring the long-term sustainability, independence, […]
Public Service Media (PSM) is facing significant changes driven by shifts in technology, audience behaviour, and the broader media environment. Traditional models, which once relied […]
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 […]
Community media has long been understood as more than just an alternative to commercial and public service broadcasting. At its core, it is meant to […]
In 2019, When the Goal is Not to Scale outlined a strategy for resilient local, civic, and community media, advocating for a model rooted in […]
