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Ofcom publishes Media Nations: UK 2019

31/08/2019

UK’s broadcasting media regulator Ofcom publishes Media Nations: UK 2019 report containing statistics and trends in the television and online video sectors as well as the radio and other audio sectors. The 107-page report is Ofcom’s second annual Media Nations report and in addition to the UK has separate reports for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Media Nations: UK 2019 is a reference publication for industry, policy makers, academics and consumers and is broken down […]

UK to get hundreds of new local digital radio stations

07/07/2019

UK to get hundreds of new local digital radio stations in proposals published by Ofcom who are seeking expressions of interest by October 2019. The proposals which could see the stations start broadcasting next year were submitted to Parliament on the 20th June. With over 40% of the UK’s radio listening now taking place on the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) platform, the proposals mark a major step towards expanding local DAB coverage. Using technology pioneered […]

Tech shoppers become smart consumers

04/12/2018

Tech shoppers become smart consumers ditching DVD players and desktop PCs in favour of tablets, smart TVs and smart watches according to communications watchdog, Ofcom. In recent research by the UK regulator they found that British consumers’ ownership of digital devices such as smart TVs, smart watches and smartphones has grown significantly in recent years, as more people need a constant connection to the internet – internet users say they spend an average of 24 […]

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Radio still beating streaming for listeners in UK according to Ofcom report

17/08/2018

Ofcom, the UK’s communication regulator, has produced its first annual Media Nations report. The report reviews key trends in the television, audio-visual, radio and audio sectors with analysis of traditional broadcasting and the take-up and impact of subscription on-demand and streaming services. In addition to a UK-wide report and an interactive report, there are separate reports for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Media Nations 2018 Key findings Take-up of superfast broadband and connected televisions is […]