Why Community Radio’s Social Gain Matters More Than Ever
For years, Decentered Media has advocated for a robust and meaningful approach to social gain in community media. From the early days of Ofcom’s licensing […]
Policy Discussion
Understanding Social Gain Before Responding to the Wavehill Survey
Wavehill Communications has launched a survey to measure Social Gain in UK community radio. While this survey is an important opportunity to reflect on the […]
Decentered Media Podcast 003 – Public Purpose Media with Tom Chivers
Podcast: Play in new window
https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Decentered-Media-Podcast-003-2025-01-31-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowIn this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, Rob Watson is joined by Tom Chivers, Campaign Coordinator at the Media Reform […]
Unlocking the Airwaves: How Ofcom Can Open AM and FM Licensing Without Undermining SSDAB
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 […]
Reimagining Public Service and Public Purpose Media in the UK
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 […]
Rebuilding Trust in UK Media Through Local Engagement and Accountability
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 […]
Beyond Transactional – Recognising Social Gain in Local Media Policy
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 […]
Reclaiming Our Media – Why the UK Must Act Now to Rebuild a Resilient Media Ecosystem
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 […]
Community Radio Order 2025 – Analysis
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 […]
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 […]
Overdoing Identity – Is There An Alternative?
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, […]
Fixing the Foundations – The Role of Community Media in Building Stronger, More Resilient Communities
In November 2024, the report Fixing the Foundations: A Communities Strategy for Britain, produced by Power to Change, offered a pertinent vision for tackling the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]