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 […]
Consolodation
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 […]
Ofcom’s Purpose – Time for Reform
Back in April 2019 I wrote a comment for the Media Reform Coalition, stating that Ofcom is not fit for purpose as the media and […]
Media Bill and the Wash-Up
One of the bills that is likely to be passed during the wash-up is the Media Bill, which proposes sweeping changes to the regulation and […]
Community Media Makers Drop-In – Validating Local Media
This week at the Community Media Makers Zoom Drop-In, we’ll be chatting about our experience of local media, and if we are satisfied that we […]
ESL League – What’s the Lessons for Community Media?
There hasn’t been a similar controversy for some time, where corporate interest have been pushed back by the combined might of grassroots supporters, politicians of […]