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Ad funding for BBC services would be ‘bad for everyone’, Radiocentre says in response to Charter Review

Ad funding for BBC services would be ‘bad for everyone’, Radiocentre says in response to Charter Review

The Government has opened the door to advertising and Netflix-style subscriptions as part of the BBC Charter Review. The commercial radio industry says it is not “commercially viable.”

Our most popular podcast episodes of 2025

Our most popular podcast episodes of 2025

The Media Leader Podcast hit its stride in 2025, playing host to leaders from across the media industry discussing the big challenges and opportunities facing media owners and advertising alike.
The $7.3bn blind spot: Why are brands ignoring the most powerful audience in media?

The $7.3bn blind spot: Why are brands ignoring the most powerful audience in media?

As more advertising pounds flow into the high-trust, high-impact, high-action medium of podcasting, why are female-hosted shows being ignored?
2025 in review: Publishing upended by AI search and creators as social platforms lower moderation standards

2025 in review: Publishing upended by AI search and creators as social platforms lower moderation standards

The Media Leader summarises five key themes from the past year in the increasingly blending worlds of social media and publishing.
A year in review for media agencies… without the rankings and self-deception

A year in review for media agencies… without the rankings and self-deception

Omar Oakes assesses what 2025 actually revealed about media agencies and why the usual scorecards are lying to us.
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Opinion

‘Tis the streaming season: how Christmas viewing is rewriting the rules of TV advertising

Streaming is well-suited to the festive consumer mindset, presenting the perfect Christmas gift for media buyers, says Magnite’s Sam Wilson.

Attention! Why brands shouldn’t underestimate the performance advantage of local news

Research from Reach and PA Consulting finds that ads on local online news sites outperform those on social media, video, radio, or apps. Reach’s chief revenue officer examines the reasons. 

Stop cosplaying feminism 

Women are disproportionately facing the sharp edges of redundancy and silence is not the solution, says Nicola Kemp

Industry News

Inside TikTok’s journey to become a retailer and search competitor

Inside TikTok’s journey to become a retailer and search competitor

The Brief – Tuesday 16 December – More scams for Meta, BBC funding future, TikTok sale set to be pushed back

The Brief – Tuesday 16 December – More scams for Meta, BBC funding future, TikTok sale set to be pushed back

Our most-read stories of 2025

Our most-read stories of 2025

The Brief – Monday 15 December – Reddit challenges Australia’s social ban, Trump signs AI order, Disney accuses Google and more

The Brief – Monday 15 December – Reddit challenges Australia’s social ban, Trump signs AI order, Disney accuses Google and more

What a K-shaped economy could mean for the ad market — with Kate Scott-Dawkins

What a K-shaped economy could mean for the ad market — with Kate Scott-Dawkins

LHF restrictions round-up: How each media channel is impacted

LHF restrictions round-up: How each media channel is impacted

The Brief – Friday 12 December – Warc upgraded its adspend forecast, Disney and OpenAI partnership, AI backlash for McDonalds and more

The Brief – Friday 12 December – Warc upgraded its adspend forecast, Disney and OpenAI partnership, AI backlash for McDonalds and more

Research moments to look out for in 2026

Research moments to look out for in 2026

Data Analysis

The Brief – Wednesday 10 December – EU investigates Google, Gemini will have ads, WPP wins UK government media account and more

The Brief – Wednesday 10 December – EU investigates Google, Gemini will have ads, WPP wins UK government media account and more

The Brief – Wednesday 3 December – Apple’s Head of AI steps down, a win for journalists at Politico, Warner Bros. Discovery sale nears close and more

The Brief – Wednesday 3 December – Apple’s Head of AI steps down, a win for journalists at Politico, Warner Bros. Discovery sale nears close and more

EssenceMediacom and Tesco take top gongs at Newsworks Awards 2025

EssenceMediacom and Tesco take top gongs at Newsworks Awards 2025

Keeping the TV ecosystem healthy – Barb Data Hub

Keeping the TV ecosystem healthy – Barb Data Hub

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