Public service media (PSM) holds immense potential to strengthen democracy, cultural identity, and social cohesion in the UK. Yet, as the media landscape evolves, the […]
Despite the expansion of digital radio services, analogue platforms such as FM and AM continue to play a significant role in the UK’s media landscape. […]
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today published its response to the consultation on analogue community radio licensing. This has elicited varied […]
In the coming weeks I will be working with Better Media, a members-based organisation that campaigns for more inclusive and representative forms of independent, community, […]
The most recent immigration statistics for the UK, as of the data available up to 2024, show that net migration to the UK has been […]
Decentralised news has become an increasingly prominent concept, driven by technological innovation and cultural shifts that challenge traditional models of journalism. At the forefront of […]
This week saw the publication of two significant reports that shine a spotlight on the state of the UK’s media landscape. Ofcom released its Annual […]
The Sutton Trust report on achievement and social advantage seeks to examine the critical role of higher education in shaping social mobility and addressing entrenched […]
How should community media be recognised and supported as a vital part of civil society? What barriers need to be addressed to ensure grassroots media […]
Over recent months, my involvement with the Citizens’ Public Service Media (PSM) Forum has deepened my understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public service […]
It is disappointing to see that Ofcom has agreed to water down the Key Commitments for Analogue Community Radio in the UK. This decision will […]
In recent years, the media landscape in the UK has faced unprecedented change. While the ‘Macro’ level of media – encompassing national broadcasters and large-scale […]
In its latest report on Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) licensing, Ofcom notes the steady progress made in expanding digital radio access across the UK, outlining the […]
In an age where local news is rapidly disappearing, and media ownership is increasingly centralised, communities across the UK face a critical challenge: access to […]
Decentered Media is partnering with Better Media to host consultation sessions for Ofcom’s Public Service Media (PSM) Review. This review is a critical examination of […]
