Monday, 22 November 2010

Radio

Radio's new digital technology is Mass Media.


Radio in Transition
Radio is undergoing a digital revolution - every bit as profound as that affecting TV and the eventual outcomes are uncertain.


OFCOM - Regulate TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms and mobiles plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.


Reaching the Audience
90% of the population are tuning in every week and is it available across increasing range of platforms.


Differing Types of Radio:
  • Publicly-Funded
  • Commercial - eg. heart, capital FM. (Waving connections)
  • Community and Voluntary - eg. Hospital, (non profit)
Publicly-Funded Radio: BBC national and local radio
BBC has a current share of over half of all the listening hours and in the past the BBC has dominated national service provision.


Commercial Radio
Has just 42% of share totals. Has a core audience of 15-44 year olds, share is substancially greater than that of the BBC.


Community and Voluntary
Niche radio - needs of distinct community, enjoy close relationships with audiences.

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