Rebalancing the BBC – Why Decentralisation Now Matters More Than Ever
Over the past two decades, the BBC has undergone a far-reaching transformation in how it organises and delivers its news service. Central to this shift […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Strengthening Communities Through Public Service Media – A Social Value Proposition
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 […]
What Does Trust Mean in a Fragmented and Globalised Media Culture?
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 […]
A Closer Look – Ofcom’s Study on Working-Class Audiences and BBC Programming
In research published on Thursday 30th November, Ofcom has looked at into the viewing habits and preferences of working-class audiences in the UK, offering insights […]
Decentered Media Podcast 130 – Will We Regret the Cuts to BBC Local Radio?
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Decentered-Media-Podcast-130-2023-06-07-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowWelcome to a special episode of the Decentered Media podcast, where we focus on the potential of community-based media in a […]
BBC Local Radio England Cuts – Ofcom Response
I made a complaint to the BBC about their proposed cuts to local radio in England, and their lack of consultation with the public. My […]
BBC Local Radio England – Complaint to Ofcom
I’ve made a complaint this morning to Ofcom regarding the way the BBC is handling public engagement for its proposed changes to local radio in […]
Failure to Engage – Why is the BBC Not Required to Consult?
When a community radio station wants to change its key commitments, Ofcom holds a consultation and invites comments from the public and other interested parties. […]
DCMS Committee on Changes to BBC Local Radio In England
Earlier I listened to the discussion between MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee with BBC executives exploring the decision to cut local […]
BBC Plans to Shut Down AM Radio
One of the questions I posed in the recent Decentered Media Podcast on AM Radio, was what do we do with the spare capacity made […]
Public Service Vitality or More of the Same?
The future of Public Service Broadcasting Report from the House of Lords Committee Select Committee on Communications and Digital affairs ask an important question. In […]
Is This Enough? Ofcom’s Annual Report on the BBC 2019
The latest report from Ofcom reviewing the BBC’s performance highlights three main areas of ongoing concern. The way that young people engage with the BBC’s […]