If DSPs are to deliver truly omnichannel performance, audio must sit alongside, not adjacent to, the rest of the stack, writes AudioStack’s Silke Zetzsche.
02 Apr 2026 | Jack Benjamin
A look back at the biggest themes that have emerged in UK media during what has at times been a predictably chaotic Q1.
Radiocentre has announced commercial radio ad revenue hit £747m in 2025 surpassing the previous record of £740m in 2022.
Audience measurement matters. But it is not where the budget battle is being lost, says the founder of media research and econometrics agency, Colourtext.
News UK’s Octave joins Bauer’s audioXi and Global’s DAX who joined last November after digital trading was launched.
The new agent, called “Audion AI” is the first AI solution designed to deliver outcome-driven audio advertising campaigns.
On World Radio Day, the World Radio Alliance and egta has launched data which highlights the strength of the medium for reach, trust and emotional connection.
The News Broadcasting commercial director and the Octave MD join host Jack Benjamin to discuss audio’s transition to video, Octave’s new AI product, and why digital audio is undervalued in the current market.
Online listening has recorded a record share of of 29.8%, according to the latest Rajar figures.
Top commercial breakfast programme Heart Breakfast with Jamie and Amanda (Global) grew its weekly reach by 5% year-on-year and saw a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase from Q3 2025, according to the latest Rajar figures.
Commercial radio has retained its audience in Q4, according to the latest Rajar figures. This quarter also saw records in online listening and audiences tuning into commercial radio for longer.