Digital trading in J-ET marks a new era for UK audio by bridging the gap between linear and digital trading in a unified ecosystem.

At The Future of Media London 2025 Octave’s managing director, Russell Pedrick spoke on the changes podcasting has seen, the rise of video, how data can be effectively utilised to advertisers advantage and AI’s role.

The Bauer Media Advertising MD asked advertisers to take social media’s impact on mental health seriously by putting their wallets where their heart is.

There’s a new female-focused video podcast network on the scene. The Media Leader sits down with its co-founders to discuss the importance of female voices and why the current market gaps means advertisers are missing out.

The partnership features as part of a trend of supercharging a video-first approach in podcasting.

Commercial radio extended its share of total listening to record highs, with Global leading the way. Digital listening continues to drive growth.

Global’s Heart Breakfast show saw a marginal 0.2% year on year growth despite a quarter-on quarter decline of 3.1%.

Commercial listening now accounts for 56% of total listening, compared to the BBC’s 41.7%.

Online listening now has a 29.7% share, compared to just 26.2% for AM/FM.

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