Friday 2 February 2018

BBC Radio

BBC Programs today: 
Radio remains resilient- since its creation at the turn of the 20th century radio has witnessed each technological development. 
Almost 90% of adults tune in on a weekly basis- time spent listening to the radio increased in 2015. 
While for all UK adults the majority spent listening to any audio is accounted for by live radio (71%), 16-24's spend similar amounts of time with live radio (29%), personal digital audio overall, commercial stations increased, overall growth 1.4% of all reported radio listening was via a digital device. 
A second national DAB network of transmitters was switched on in March 2016, bringing is unique radio services to 75% of the UK's population. 
Huge increase in the number of people downloading podcast and streaming interpret radio. 
Studio webcasts and social media have changed the audience relationship with radio by making PSB- Public Service Broadcasting - refers to broadcasting intending for public benefits. 

They have to cater for all ages/genders (all 2 of them), race, religion, class. 
The BBC has 100% PSB remit
ITV has a much smaller PSB remit 
Channel 4 has a large, but slightly PSB remit
Channel 5 has a tiny PSB remit and other channels have no PSB remit. 
OFCPM are in charge of ensuring broadcasters follow PSB. 

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