Within minutes of Morgan McSweeney’s resignation, the broadcast conversation moved on from what happened to what comes next. Rolling news has shifted quickly towards Labour’s stability, the Prime Minister’s position,…
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Germany unveils 8% streamer levy: The German coalition government has agreed to introduce a statutory 8% investment obligation requiring national and international streamers and VoD services to invest in German…
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With Donald Trump a year into his second term as US president, much of the attention has focused on his approach to public broadcasting, diversity policy and the role of…
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Ofcom has set out a new pathway for commercial radio stations to renew their FM and AM licences when digital coverage is not a suitable match. The update follows the…
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Michael Prescott, the former editorial adviser whose leaked memo contributed to the departures of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, has told MPs he does not believe the BBC is institutionally…
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New analysis of more than 220,000 UK broadcast mentions shows the Green Party is the only political force to have increased its airtime since early September - with visibility, tone,…
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After weeks of anticipation, Be Broadcast’s Mission Control can confirm that the first Christmas song of 2025 has officially landed on UK radio. At just after 9am, BBC Radio Solent’s…
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Green Party showed strongest broadcast momentum under new leader Zack Polanski Be Broadcast’s Mission Control analysis, in partnership with Cast From Clay, tracked over 220,000 UK broadcast mentions and found…
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Ofcom has confirmed a series of updates to Public Service Broadcaster (PSB) production quotas, bringing the framework in line with the Media Act 2024 and today’s cross-platform viewing landscape. The…
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The BBC has asked Ofcom to adjust the timings that determine when programmes count towards its quota for locally made content on BBC Local Radio. At present, stations must meet…
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